Wu-Tang Clan: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • čas přidán 11. 12. 2018
  • Dec. 5, 2018 | Abby O'Neill -- The Wu-Tang Clan gathered at the Tiny Desk to commemorate the 25 years since the release of the group's landmark album Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). With more than 60 albums between the various members, The Clan's combined discography left them spoiled for choice when it came to narrowing down the set list for their performance. The result was an extended, 20-minute medley of songs from across the group's iconic catalog.
    The retrospective mashup of Wu classics started with the posse cut "Triumph." Backed by strings (The Green Project), the performance morphed into an old-school cipher as Raekwon, Inspectah Deck and Cappadonna traded verses with Masta Killa and U-God. Young Dirty Bastard, son of original member Ol' Dirty Bastard, provided a spark of energy reminiscent of his father.
    At one moment in the performance, RZA - the mastermind behind the Clan's success - omits some explicit lyrics from earlier in his Wu journey, while alluding to the #MeToo movement mid-cadence. But it's the poetic interlude, read from his phone at the close of the set, that better reflects his current state of consciousness. "Wu-Tang is for the kids!" RZA proclaims. The core of the group began as childhood pals in Staten Island in the early '90s, when the crew's creative philosophy was influenced by everything from Saturday afternoon kung-fu flicks to the spiritual wisdom of the Five-Percent Nation. As they've matured, Raekwon still describes the Wu as "superfriends." They've allowed each other to grow and form various offshoots in recent years. But when the Wu-Tang Clan comes together, they still bring a love for the culture and for their brotherhood.
    Set List
    "Wu Classics"
    Credits
    Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Kaylee Domzalski, Maia Stern, Bronson Arcuri, CJ Riculan; Editor: Kaylee Domzalski; Production Assistant: Brie Martin; Photo: Cameron Pollack/NPR
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Před 3 měsíci +15

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  • @michaelyang3910
    @michaelyang3910 Před 4 lety +15405

    The greatest Asian rap group ever.

    • @myronsmith2114
      @myronsmith2114 Před 4 lety +275

      We are all races

    • @michaelyang3910
      @michaelyang3910 Před 4 lety +1283

      @@myronsmith2114 it's a reference to a Chapelle Show skit bro 🙌

    • @myronsmith2114
      @myronsmith2114 Před 4 lety +153

      @@michaelyang3910 that doesn't change my answer

    • @rcunanan4014
      @rcunanan4014 Před 4 lety +113

      Myron Smith I think u did, there’s no more racism

    • @aniketgoyal3111
      @aniketgoyal3111 Před 4 lety +93

      Damn you are a man of culture

  • @gabrielleholt446
    @gabrielleholt446 Před 5 lety +3088

    Whoever keeps booking the artists for Tiny Desk deserves a freaking RAISE

    • @GeraldHarris-cf2zh
      @GeraldHarris-cf2zh Před 5 lety +38

      The white hipster groups, hip hop group s, legends in all genres totally unknowns. You are right they/he/she rarely miss.

    • @MrLogicg
      @MrLogicg Před 5 lety +57

      Hopefully they don't get fired for having Wu on here. Cause they are to raw for most. But perfect for us hip hop heads. This was so dope.

    • @djhero0071
      @djhero0071 Před 5 lety +37

      They’ve had fucking RUN THE JEWELS!!!! And they’re one of the wokest groups on earth rn.

    • @aarona.dubzperson8245
      @aarona.dubzperson8245 Před 5 lety +5

      Facts!!!!

    • @dspiffy
      @dspiffy Před 2 lety +4

      THEY HAVE GREAT TASTE

  • @remideneaboko-colediakite823

    Imagine getting the call, “Can you play violin for the Wu-Tang Clan?” *mind blown 🤯*

    • @NoMasterz518
      @NoMasterz518 Před rokem +12

      YOOO 😤😤😤 What's so crazy is that I just observed sis' w/the violin boppin' to 🎶 WU TANG THAT'S WHASSUP 🎶 and then read your comment right after 😂😂😂👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾 TOO iLL!!! 💯

    • @090nj2
      @090nj2 Před rokem +3

      Righttt😂

    • @ryanlaslow4796
      @ryanlaslow4796 Před rokem +9

      And then they say "yes, yes I can do that", and they nail it. Props to the bass player as well, I play bass and it looks easy but it is not.

    • @themeatpopsicle
      @themeatpopsicle Před 11 měsíci +22

      That's Dr. Chelsea Green (violin) and The Green Project. Classical applications on modern soul/hip hop/r&b is their specialty

    • @xr4nchy
      @xr4nchy Před 10 měsíci +5

      Well the next level of mind blowing is getting asked to play for a Rap using classical instrument in one try in front of the public for the first time.
      She tried poking the guy that was sitting, but he didn't start the instrument. Eventually she took the lead, and then they nailed it. She is really really good

  • @Worldopain
    @Worldopain Před 11 měsíci +298

    Their voices are so familiar is almost crazy to see them so up close. They are like family I've never met.

    • @Johnouai
      @Johnouai Před 11 měsíci +11

      "They are like family I've never met." +1

  • @ShelJones
    @ShelJones Před 5 lety +1167

    Set List
    0:16 - Triumph: Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, U-God, GZA, Masta Killa
    3:44 - Glaciers of Ice: Raekwon, Masta Killa
    5:35 - Knowledge God (Interlude)
    6:12 - Y'all Been Warned: Cappadonna (Winter Warz verse)
    7:32 - Y'all Been Warned: U-God (You Don't Want to Dance verse)
    8:11 - Y'all Been Warned: Young Dirty Bastard (freestyle?)
    8:45 - Y'all Been Warned: RZA (Protect Ya Neck verse)
    9:27 - Bring the Pain (Interlude)
    9:52 - Run: Cappadonna (Wu-South verse)
    10:55 - Run: U-God (Mt. Everest verse)
    11:15 - Run: Young Dirty Bastard (freestyle?)
    12:15 - Duck Season: RZA (verse/freestyle)
    14:52 - C.R.E.A.M.: Raekwon, Inspectah Deck
    19:01 - Untitled - RZA (freestyle)

  • @veg7nlif376
    @veg7nlif376 Před 5 lety +1544

    THAT violin lady really took it to another level.

    • @mdelli
      @mdelli Před 5 lety +42

      She is out of control

    • @acenanu121
      @acenanu121 Před 5 lety +22

      swear i came down to comments to say just that.. goosebumps

    • @soullessSiIence
      @soullessSiIence Před 5 lety +38

      And the bass though

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest Před 5 lety +3

      Yeah I'd love to give her a half Puerto Rican beige baby!

    • @rorival
      @rorival Před 5 lety

      What a name her?

  • @mooseknuckle8334
    @mooseknuckle8334 Před 9 měsíci +112

    These fellas were so ahead of their time. Lyrically dominated the scene for decades. ALL of them.

  • @eccentricJill
    @eccentricJill Před 5 měsíci +25

    5 years late but just found this. RZAs freestyle set to music was amazing

  • @TruthFLA
    @TruthFLA Před 2 lety +1773

    Every time young dirty open his mouth look at the other members of the clan just looking at him smiling from ear to ear watching that man bring honor to his father's name. That was good to see. Wu-Tang is forever

    • @ryanssongrs
      @ryanssongrs Před 2 lety +15

      🙏

    • @johnnyscifi
      @johnnyscifi Před 2 lety +75

      Wu-Tang is for the children!!!

    • @Yah_Mean
      @Yah_Mean Před rokem +10

      FOREVER!!!!

    • @pastense
      @pastense Před rokem +33

      Spitting image of his pops! Just glad he keeps his shirt on lol

    • @bubbakushii
      @bubbakushii Před rokem +13

      Wu-Tang clan, forever
      No we don't die we just multiply forever, and ever, and ever …

  • @brotherpabl0
    @brotherpabl0 Před 5 lety +2389

    This is a historical event! Don’t miss this!
    Thank you NPR 🙏🏽 Respect

    • @truthhurts79
      @truthhurts79 Před 5 lety

      You're a dipshit! Wu tang fell off soooo bad that they now perform in book stores imbecile

    • @SeanP-
      @SeanP- Před 5 lety +2

      OD's TwinBrother PABLO it’s cliche..but YOOOOO I CLICKED THIS LIKE A MFING NINJA GOD!
      #WuTimeless !!!!

    • @nealkelly6325
      @nealkelly6325 Před 5 lety +2

      @@truthhurts79 or theyre just humble...always have been...theyre on tour doin arenas right now...uoeno

    • @truthhurts79
      @truthhurts79 Před 5 lety

      @@nealkelly6325 being in denial will do you no good when the FACTS are right before you dipshit LOL

    • @banks5162
      @banks5162 Před 5 lety +10

      @@truthhurts79 Man shut your bitch ass up that shit was dope....

  • @LlowellynMorris
    @LlowellynMorris Před 22 dny +8

    Who's still listening with me in 2024 ..straight out of Western Cape South Africa 🇿🇦 support Tiny Desk 🎉

    • @danamelzard4314
      @danamelzard4314 Před 9 dny

      Just jumped in Ghost Face? Plus didn't know YOUNG dirty

    • @NareSeopa
      @NareSeopa Před dnem

      I'm with Homie from Polokwane Limpopo....
      Peace 😊

  • @terrymiller111
    @terrymiller111 Před rokem +129

    RZA (and whoever he had with him) took the time to make new arrangements and mixes for the songs so that the live strings and bass could mesh. That was very appreciated. (I played violin, cello, and still play electric bass).

  • @aliwashere81
    @aliwashere81 Před 2 lety +372

    This is the closest to a modern day MTV Unplugged. Wu Tang killed it!

    • @tinnitusthenight5545
      @tinnitusthenight5545 Před 8 měsíci +5

      There were 100 unplugs and there is already over 800 tiny desk but unplugged was a longer format. Many of us wish that tiny desk would allow more long form performances.

  • @Seven9ine
    @Seven9ine Před 2 lety +1020

    Young dirty gave me chills when he jumped on the desk and started flailing like his dad RIP ODB

    • @baranobama5375
      @baranobama5375 Před rokem +15

      same man

    • @TheOleay
      @TheOleay Před rokem +22

      rae laughing in the back gets me.

    • @wildwinebert
      @wildwinebert Před rokem +30

      naw he seems so fake, just overacting imitating ODB

    • @rochekalifa2074
      @rochekalifa2074 Před rokem +92

      @@wildwinebert hes accepted by the clan his pops would be proud ,thats all its bigger then what you feel.

    • @erichoepelman7764
      @erichoepelman7764 Před rokem +12

      @@wildwinebert cap

  • @achtzehnhundertsiebenundac1186

    I will never ever understand how you can pack do much talent in one group. It’s just midblowing

  • @TrIs1493
    @TrIs1493 Před 9 měsíci +39

    It's cool how YDB embraced the persona of his father 💯

  • @jeroenspeckmann3111
    @jeroenspeckmann3111 Před 5 lety +571

    Young Dirty Bastard goes hard af

    • @Thataussiebattler
      @Thataussiebattler Před 5 lety +17

      Respect.

    • @SkarryTerry
      @SkarryTerry Před 5 lety +30

      Has his dad's hair style too. Hardcore.

    • @epicon6
      @epicon6 Před 5 lety +15

      Jeroen Speckmann Average imitador but no talent whatsoever. Dirty was ill on the mic

    • @raywilson2047
      @raywilson2047 Před 5 lety +1

      @@epicon6 I mean I think that's a little much of an indictment. He compensated with good hype tho.

    • @DjcHuCkNiCe1
      @DjcHuCkNiCe1 Před 5 lety +10

      @@epicon6 That's his first born son, it's not imitation, that's SPIRIT. Maybe he doesn't have the same skill set but he brings the energy that's missing in the Wu since Dirt passed. I've seen these brothers in concert too many times to count and I know personally you dont know what your gonna get energy-wise from them since ODB left us. Look at them in the background when YDB performs. Dirt left a void in the SPIRIT of the Clan. YDB fills that void. Maybe not for you personally, but definitely for the Clan and many fans.
      Peace.

  • @wmurray003
    @wmurray003 Před 4 lety +2799

    NPR be hitting harder than BET sometimes....

  • @bladetv1
    @bladetv1 Před 11 měsíci +25

    I aint smiled so hard in years as when young Dirty jumped on the desk !!!!

  • @anonymous-yk9sz
    @anonymous-yk9sz Před rokem +339

    Young dirty killed this! RIP ODB 🖤

    • @tomalcolm
      @tomalcolm Před rokem +10

      Just doesn’t hit the same without him

    • @KickflipGnasty
      @KickflipGnasty Před 11 měsíci +11

      @@tomalcolmPerhaps not but it’s SO MUCH better than it has any right to be. Nobody else could do it. He really kills it, filling his father’s shoes.

    • @Nebula37
      @Nebula37 Před 10 měsíci +1

      His rhymes weren't in time with the song.

    • @KickflipGnasty
      @KickflipGnasty Před 10 měsíci +7

      @@Nebula37
      Yes they were. Dunno what your ears are hearing. It’s really syncopated but it’s all in time.

  • @msrlapin99
    @msrlapin99 Před 3 lety +3124

    There's something deeply charming about watching an elderly Wu-Tang Clan, sipping coffee and finding their collective rhythm together - no pressure, no pretense, just remerging who they all are together, with the addition of a violinist and cellist to make the whole experience fresh.

    • @kozysnacker
      @kozysnacker Před 3 lety +68

      Cappa and Deck especially could be dudes in my neighborhood cigar shop, just chilling and enjoying their evening.

    • @plain6
      @plain6 Před 3 lety +32

      Irish coffee

    • @bigshermabg
      @bigshermabg Před 3 lety +88

      How how old do you think elderly is? You're making me feel old over here hahaha

    • @stee8345
      @stee8345 Před 3 lety +96

      Elderly? My dude, elderly is like 80 yrs old. These ppl are middle aged

    • @jaytgee73
      @jaytgee73 Před 3 lety +44

      I dont think that coffee lol

  • @flytyingty
    @flytyingty Před 5 lety +1794

    0:17 - 3:34 --> Triumph
    4:05 - 5:31 --> Glaciers of Ice
    6:15 - 7:31 --> Winter Warz
    7:31 - 8:11 --> You Don't Want to Dance
    8:50 - 9:25 --> Protect Ya Neck
    9:55 - 10:52 --> Wu South
    12:19 - 14:07 --> Duck Seazon/Freestyle
    15:40 - --> C.R.E.A.M

    • @nephiilim
      @nephiilim Před 5 lety +8

      I just saw this lol

    • @nephiilim
      @nephiilim Před 5 lety +15

      You rock

    • @PrettyPearlAllDay
      @PrettyPearlAllDay Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks

    • @DIY-Sy
      @DIY-Sy Před 5 lety +28

      6:15 the beat is Y'all Been Warned... They spit other songs over the beat

    • @nephiilim
      @nephiilim Před 5 lety +4

      @@DIY-Sy naw naw the beat right before that. Right before 6:15

  • @user-pt8jt9ry6v
    @user-pt8jt9ry6v Před 6 měsíci +94

    Whoever keeps booking the artists for Tiny Desk deserves a freaking RAISE. Holding back the tears. WU is for the kids. LEGENDS..

  • @mattnovack2277
    @mattnovack2277 Před rokem +148

    Young Dirt McGirt at 8:11 gets me every time. I love it. So much energy. And spitting image and sound of his father. You can see it in the faces of the other Wu members when YDB gets going they all get huge smiles and their eyes light up with joy.

  • @rossross9281
    @rossross9281 Před 5 lety +282

    The lady on the violin is some kind of genius 👏

  • @CallMeHam1
    @CallMeHam1 Před 4 lety +4462

    Father: Turn this off.
    Me: why, dad ?
    Father: we've got bigger speakers downstairs.

  • @mattnovack2277
    @mattnovack2277 Před 5 měsíci +11

    When young DB came out and they all had instant smiles on their faces. What a great moment in hip hop. In fact this whole recording is.

  • @ot7stan207
    @ot7stan207 Před 11 měsíci +16

    Ive been alive 32 years and never heard a song by them. WOW I have been missing out.

  • @thejesuschrist
    @thejesuschrist Před 5 lety +5634

    Glorious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @houlii5157
      @houlii5157 Před 5 lety +96

      Jesus Christ Thanks Jesus!

    • @sparklesparkle3370
      @sparklesparkle3370 Před 5 lety +115

      Jesus approves the way of the wu tang!

    • @g33klov3
      @g33klov3 Před 5 lety +35

      I see you on almost every video. Have to say, respect for the work put in. It's good to see people doing well, coming out of a bad situation by making the best of it and *putting in the work.*
      Sincerely,
      An Atheist :)

    • @guitarist4life1993
      @guitarist4life1993 Před 3 lety +5

      😂💀

    • @sixnine365
      @sixnine365 Před 3 lety +17

      Jesus Christ up in this bih! The Wu bring em out

  • @TheBaller67
    @TheBaller67 Před 5 lety +386

    How stoked is the violinist?! Unforgettable gig, so good.

    • @JoeEnigma
      @JoeEnigma Před 5 lety +17

      One might even say she's "stroked" ...I'm sorry I'll just show my self out.

    • @momoshiggles3631
      @momoshiggles3631 Před 5 lety +1

      JoeEnigma I ❤️ corny jokes!

    • @liftedlegend710
      @liftedlegend710 Před 5 lety

      as soon as I had that thought I seen this fucking god is real

    • @justice7788
      @justice7788 Před 5 lety +1

      I would flex this video so hard lol

  • @lildavid7571
    @lildavid7571 Před rokem +18

    Wu Tang vibe so strong , it immediately takes you back to that Era every single time.

  • @Ookami072
    @Ookami072 Před rokem +86

    I'm 3 years late but this is one of the best Tiny Desks I've ever seen

    • @justthepip
      @justthepip Před 10 měsíci +1

      Nearly 4 years late for me, and same. Best ever.

    • @rb6120
      @rb6120 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Not sure if you’ve seen the new Scarface tiny desk? Banging

  • @frmdahills808
    @frmdahills808 Před 2 lety +931

    Inspectah deck still got one of the most legendary/timeless verses in hip hop

  • @andrewmorris9013
    @andrewmorris9013 Před 3 lety +428

    Violin chick is the real mvp, so happy to be performing with legends

    • @14mattomatto
      @14mattomatto Před 3 lety +15

      playing at the Lincoln center nah son. playing with wu. i bet shes still smiling.

    • @lawrencemoore3863
      @lawrencemoore3863 Před 2 lety +3

      That should be her rap name Violin 🎻 from sholin

  • @TheGoodfella95
    @TheGoodfella95 Před 9 měsíci +39

    GZA always seems like he's marinating on some deep philosophical-scientific stuff in his mind while being ever present in the moment and of his surroundings.. truly one of a kind. WU Forever

  • @RavynCelesteWolfmoon
    @RavynCelesteWolfmoon Před rokem +26

    Deck's lyrics still hit hard af! Best opening of any hip hop song EVER!

  • @netron896
    @netron896 Před 5 lety +152

    i love how the violinist is enjoying it so much, image playing with wutang

  • @adriandarius8360
    @adriandarius8360 Před 5 lety +823

    This moment is going to be remembered
    Wu tang ! Omg

  • @SparkedEd
    @SparkedEd Před rokem +34

    I am blown away at how ODB's spirit still lives. The entire crew still impresses me. Thank you for many good years of great music.

  • @groovyy_bastardd
    @groovyy_bastardd Před 5 lety +422

    The violin player is the MVP!!! 🏆🏆🏆🔥🔥🔥

  • @fabnsavvy
    @fabnsavvy Před 5 lety +521

    Wu Tang is for the children that's why I'm up at 5 am listening to this feeding my two month old. 💕

    • @MrOMYSTARZ
      @MrOMYSTARZ Před 5 lety +6

      I see you girl!

    • @Millisama
      @Millisama Před 5 lety +9

      Michaela Barber you are da real MVP

    • @404Dannyboy
      @404Dannyboy Před 5 lety +6

      This is why I'm still not up for having kids. Too early too often hahaha.

    • @fabnsavvy
      @fabnsavvy Před 5 lety

      404Dannyboy haha its not too bad

    • @fabnsavvy
      @fabnsavvy Před 5 lety

      DaRon Johnson thank you

  • @brightotchereopare5010
    @brightotchereopare5010 Před rokem +50

    'Call me baby Jesus, slash young Moses'...this line lives rent-free in my head

  • @rockvegas6518
    @rockvegas6518 Před 6 měsíci +11

    It felt like ODB was alive and back in the group again. Great job YDB!

  • @soroushai2374
    @soroushai2374 Před 2 lety +869

    U_God's voice is exactly like when he is recording. Underrated MC

  • @mavm0210
    @mavm0210 Před 4 lety +372

    I love how everyone knows each other's punch lines

    • @flipgsp
      @flipgsp Před 4 lety +45

      Well they've only been performing these songs for 30 years 😁

  • @timmusumba5846
    @timmusumba5846 Před 7 měsíci +7

    They are older but still can flow just like in the years gone back and doing it live like on record! And Young Dirty just doing what the late ODB did when he was alive.

  • @valtterivitikka445
    @valtterivitikka445 Před rokem +13

    YDB gives me the chills, his father really lives through him!!

  • @stevenschober7269
    @stevenschober7269 Před 3 lety +2432

    Odb’s son doin an amazing job. Almost like he’s still here😢

    • @marcuswebb3758
      @marcuswebb3758 Před 2 lety +143

      I know… it’s amazing how he just channeled his dad like that…

    • @dwaynebeamon5105
      @dwaynebeamon5105 Před 2 lety +176

      I find him hard to watch I think he just needs to be him and not try to be dirty

    • @iknowwhatimtalkingabout7045
      @iknowwhatimtalkingabout7045 Před 2 lety +49

      @@dwaynebeamon5105 yeah I agree.. He trying too hard

    • @Tajonxv
      @Tajonxv Před 2 lety +2

      i said the same thing, it’s crazy

    • @johnellhill6813
      @johnellhill6813 Před 2 lety +12

      Yessir! ODB would be proud!

  • @enzohernandez8282
    @enzohernandez8282 Před 5 lety +1568

    Set List
    0:16 - Triumph: Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, U-God, GZA, Masta Killa
    3:44 - Glaciers of Ice: Raekwon, Masta Killa 5:35 - Knowledge God (Interlude)
    6:12 - Y'all Been Warned: Cappadonna (Winter Warz verse)
    7:32 - Y'all Been Warned: U-God (You Don't Want to Dance verse)
    8:11 - Y'all Been Warned: Young Dirty Bastard (freestyle?)
    8:45 - Y'all Been Warned: RZA (Protect Ya Neck verse)
    9:27 - Bring the Pain (Interlude)
    9:52 - Run: Cappadonna (Wu-South verse)
    10:55 - Run: U-God (Mt. Everest verse)
    11:15 - Run: Young Dirty Bastard (freestyle?)
    12:15 - Duck Season: RZA (verse/freestyle)
    14:52 - C.R.E.A.M.: Raekwon, Inspectah Deck
    19:01 - Untitled - RZA (freestyle)

  • @ekowlloyd
    @ekowlloyd Před 4 měsíci +5

    rap like this doesn't exist no more. pure and raw.

  • @arvinternationalinc.7350

    Its 2023 and I am still coming back to watch the WU ❤‍🔥🔥❤‍🔥🔥

  • @dogood74
    @dogood74 Před 5 lety +2288

    I wish Meth was there.

    • @dzevadbusnov9665
      @dzevadbusnov9665 Před 5 lety +86

      Earl Rogers underrated reply

    • @fairplayterrific147
      @fairplayterrific147 Před 4 lety +15

      @Earl Rogers Lmao Yooooooo

    • @davidlavoie8540
      @davidlavoie8540 Před 4 lety +45

      MIKE P COLT facts bro. He was the first one I was looking to see if was there

    • @whothatniggaonthatnag3510
      @whothatniggaonthatnag3510 Před 4 lety +11

      Only meth was there was the meth in the all of the white people's pockets. But they all good, if they get caught with it they'll for sure get a lighter punishment than a black person being caught with crack. 😔

    • @jesseclark5930
      @jesseclark5930 Před 4 lety +45

      yeah me too man when RZA play bring the pain I was hoping Meth came outta nowhere to shock the crowd but didn't happen damn it lol

  • @littlelegfred
    @littlelegfred Před 3 lety +1026

    For anyone who cares to read; I remember hearing the verse at 17:52 "working hard helps ya maintain, learning to overcome your heart-aches and pain" when I was around 14 (2010) and dealing with a suicide in the family and general confusion in life, it's crazy how that little piece of advice helped me out so much. In saying that, it's interesting how Inspektah Dek changed the lyrics at 18:06 : "to kick the truth to the worldwide youth" instead of "young black youth" because Wu Tang influenced me and I was a young Australian dropkick, going to show that they honestly did kick the truth to the worldwide youth, if ya feel me.
    Anyway thought I'd write that down...

    • @elizaturner1
      @elizaturner1 Před 2 lety +36

      this is great mate, hope you’re doing well.

    • @WEN-du2hc
      @WEN-du2hc Před 2 lety +24

      Hope all is well brother wu tang forever 💛

    • @MrJohnnyLighting
      @MrJohnnyLighting Před 2 lety +9

      ✊🏾

    • @1Flyingfist
      @1Flyingfist Před 2 lety +5

      ✊🤝👊🤲👏

    • @mehbkz
      @mehbkz Před 2 lety +11

      I feel ya homie, Thanks for sharing ;)

  • @Natamic26
    @Natamic26 Před rokem +9

    I come back to this when I am having a rough time. Wu is for the children!

  • @dennycraig8483
    @dennycraig8483 Před 18 dny +1

    I’ve just found this channel in 2024,going through the catalog. Great weekend so far.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @oliviah.4741
    @oliviah.4741 Před 4 lety +704

    Damn I wish Meth was there. RIP ODB... YDB did him proud

    • @FelicityGemini
      @FelicityGemini Před 4 lety +14

      thats all YDB does. Im waiting to hear a song form Barson ON HIS OWN, that doesn't involve ODB... is that too much for me to ask?????

    • @MeghanF93
      @MeghanF93 Před 4 lety +4

      I saw them in Boston last summer and he wasn’t there either... busy man lol

    • @abdoulnasser4342
      @abdoulnasser4342 Před 4 lety

      Please could you tell me the title of the instrumental on which RZA raps?

    • @maxh9579
      @maxh9579 Před 4 lety

      @@FelicityGemini YDB has put out his own albums of original stuff

    • @FelicityGemini
      @FelicityGemini Před 4 lety +1

      @@maxh9579 mmk

  • @arnaudchevalier4830
    @arnaudchevalier4830 Před 5 lety +149

    "Npr in the description"
    Setlist :
    Classic

  • @tcore7
    @tcore7 Před rokem +15

    Fantastic show! I love watching Cappadonna just smiling the whole time, Raekwon is having fun... the guys are just having a good time. Inspectah Deck and U-God sound great.

  • @latoyacarter1286
    @latoyacarter1286 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Every member is G.O.A.T.. 💐 💐 💐 flowers all day long...All I can say is this REAL RAP MUSIQ and I'm glad I grew up as teen of the 90's for real. Thank you NPR Tiny Desk for inviting Wu! 💎 💎 💎..... 💐 💐 💐...Periodt!

  • @The313dash
    @The313dash Před 5 lety +424

    Man we'll never see a group of MC's like this again.

    • @thomaslukeable
      @thomaslukeable Před 5 lety +10

      the closest in terms of a group that we have right now is brockhampton

    • @vincedeboo2739
      @vincedeboo2739 Před 5 lety +13

      I once saw BrockHampton at a festival and they kept screaming " we the coolest boyband in the world" so not really

    • @painkiller1995
      @painkiller1995 Před 5 lety +5

      Luke Thomas shut the fuck up man lol

    • @MrRottenJD
      @MrRottenJD Před 5 lety +1

      An elite group of men right here indeed...WUUU TAAANG WUUU TANG!!!

    • @mymompaidforthis9312
      @mymompaidforthis9312 Před 5 lety

      Never say never.

  • @loubenii
    @loubenii Před 5 lety +7937

    now just get MF Doom on and y'all can retire.

  • @MrKingvenom77
    @MrKingvenom77 Před rokem +6

    Ngl. Til this day it still hurts that ODB is gone. I love all the Wu but he is still my favorite. He was definitely A Son Unique. His energy every time he performed is unmatched.

  • @Maastro1981
    @Maastro1981 Před rokem +30

    They need to record this C.R.E.A.M. version!! Sounds more dark and oriental somehow with the instruments on top. Really really good!!!

  • @MoiraRussell
    @MoiraRussell Před 5 lety +615

    NPR HAS JUSTIFIED THIS ENTIRE FRICKIN' YEAR

    • @nullunit
      @nullunit Před 5 lety +3

      This was the gift I didn't even know I needed.

    • @theonlydkdreng
      @theonlydkdreng Před 5 lety +2

      What the fuck are you talking about? Wu tang was amazing, but this year has seen other powerful acts such as Tech n9ne, T.I and Mac Miller

    • @keithlamp7669
      @keithlamp7669 Před 5 lety +1

      @@theonlydkdreng All these "powerful" acts you just named aren't noteworthy, they're just pop rap fads. Miller will be forgotten just like his buddy Soulja Boy forgot him.

  • @dubfoot1659
    @dubfoot1659 Před 5 lety +43

    The end when RZA is just like “Yo I’m gonna rap, just play me something” and after a five second pause the strings figure it out. I will never-not-be equal parts jealous and in awe of musicians.

  • @akakizz
    @akakizz Před rokem +8

    Rae’s smile is everything

  • @Fict10n
    @Fict10n Před 11 měsíci +3

    Legends. I still listen to them to this day, amazing performance.

  • @Dugihowza
    @Dugihowza Před 5 lety +93

    You can tell Raekwon and GZA love Young Dirty

  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Před 10 měsíci +89

    Hey Tiny Desk Fans,
    Check out NPR’s Black Stories, Black Truths - a collection of podcasts hosted by journalists who speak truth to power. Our voices are as varied, nuanced, and dynamic as the Black experience. And stories should never be about us without us. Listen now: www.npr.org/podcasts/510372/black-stories-black-truths

  • @user-lr4ft2ne7z
    @user-lr4ft2ne7z Před 7 měsíci +4

    I named my nephew, Raekwon and he is SUCH a lil' gentleman.... Absolutely the BEST AND FOREVER WILL BE THE #1 RAP GROUP OF ALL TIME.

  • @SilvaFoxMC
    @SilvaFoxMC Před 5 lety +645

    Woke up and seen this like "Word!?!" Pressed play and been on my Shaolin shit since. NPR thank you for this more than anything. On rotate all day! Only DOOM would move me more...

    • @adriank8151
      @adriank8151 Před 5 lety +26

      SUPERVILLIAN!!!!!!!!

    • @Hawkeye42nd
      @Hawkeye42nd Před 5 lety +34

      If Phife was still alive Tribe would be incredible

    • @bake30
      @bake30 Před 5 lety +7

      And Meth?

    • @eatcheapperth2877
      @eatcheapperth2877 Před 5 lety +2

      #respect brother! DOOOoooom!

    • @SilvaFoxMC
      @SilvaFoxMC Před 5 lety +1

      @@ordomin26 absolutely berzerk wordplay. My favorite MC of all time.

  • @dvdndsWill
    @dvdndsWill Před 5 lety +232

    I'm glad they have Young Dirty there with them. That's love!

    • @tylerdurden3560
      @tylerdurden3560 Před 5 lety +3

      I get the chills and excited for the wu again watching him perform.

  • @prosperjerome584
    @prosperjerome584 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The strings putting on the perfect melody for rza at the end is evidence of the vibe wu tang creates

  • @alldaymagazine
    @alldaymagazine Před rokem +12

    Brings back teenage memories!

  • @bfrazell
    @bfrazell Před 5 lety +428

    This is why NPR Tiny Desk concerts are awesome. Insanely good variety, always solid choices. Thank you.

  • @bluen0tez
    @bluen0tez Před 3 lety +661

    raekwon has such a powerful presence when he spits its crazy. missing ghost and method in this session, but still an absolute treat!

    • @grimlockperez2882
      @grimlockperez2882 Před 2 lety +28

      I was thinking where's method 🤔

    • @evanrosenlieb8819
      @evanrosenlieb8819 Před 2 lety +19

      I was shocked they went for glaciers of ice without ghost

    • @shinobishawnie
      @shinobishawnie Před 2 lety +39

      Fun fact. I used to live right next to Raekwon back when I was in high school. Was a really cool guy. I’ll never forget walking down the hallway and him asking me “what’s my name?” And me replying “Raekwon the chef” 😂 good times man

    • @spiffaz
      @spiffaz Před 2 lety +3

      Could you do everyone a favor and list off who is rapping from what time to when?

    • @ranha9933
      @ranha9933 Před 2 lety +19

      RZA is behind the table. Raekwon w the green jacket & coffee. U god w sunglasses. Cappadonna in white n blue. GZA sitting behind a lot in black. Baby Jesus is Ol dirty s son w the weaves. Camouflage jacket is Masta Killa.

  • @vfrias4039
    @vfrias4039 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Long over due, their voices are iconic, ty NPR!!

  • @cormackjames
    @cormackjames Před 4 měsíci +1

    The vibe and the love among the whole crew, the look when they know they are nailing it! Superb!

  • @everythinghits3779
    @everythinghits3779 Před 5 lety +635

    No face tats, no crazy jewelry, no ego... just pure classic hip hop!

    • @ericjohnson6560
      @ericjohnson6560 Před 5 lety +16

      Everything Hits except ghost face with the crazy eagle chain

    • @Tom-kl6ys
      @Tom-kl6ys Před 5 lety +3

      Gold teeth

    • @misterhorse8327
      @misterhorse8327 Před 5 lety +7

      Still want U-God to have Golden Arms, like Jaxx from Mortal Kombat.

    • @augustpiz6191
      @augustpiz6191 Před 5 lety +16

      Yessir absolutely no comparison to any of rap today. This is straight cosmic, interconnectedness. Straight jedis

    • @tylerstanley578
      @tylerstanley578 Před 5 lety +5

      Hip hop in its purest form honestly

  • @CONSCI
    @CONSCI Před 3 lety +1753

    Wu-Tang is forever!!!

  • @kernoleary1394
    @kernoleary1394 Před 5 měsíci +3

    that violin during glaciers of ice was so on point

  • @SubtleHustle72
    @SubtleHustle72 Před 10 měsíci +2

    So much ❤❤❤ for the Wu! Thanks Tiny Desk!

  • @Papabandana
    @Papabandana Před 4 lety +820

    YDB's freestyle hit me hard.
    You know damn well he felt his dad's spirit and snapped

    • @torysummerford9655
      @torysummerford9655 Před 4 lety +49

      Minimal 15 yo bro it’s crazy how he Channel his pops spirit, almost scary

    • @ceejaay1800
      @ceejaay1800 Před 4 lety +91

      @Parental Guardian yea u sound stupid af bruh

    • @algorhythm83
      @algorhythm83 Před 4 lety +25

      @Parental Guardian I see where you coming from. I respect the fact he wants to honor his father. I would like to see him kick his own style.

    • @LuzMaria95
      @LuzMaria95 Před 4 lety

      Minimal 15 yes!!!!!!!!!

    • @cameronkauhega2962
      @cameronkauhega2962 Před 4 lety +2

      I think she shouldn't copy just one his own

  • @Onslaught516
    @Onslaught516 Před 4 lety +1953

    Wu-tang in the senior citizen home going ham lol

    • @orenwilliams1306
      @orenwilliams1306 Před 4 lety +6

      Onslaught lol

    • @jeobonilla
      @jeobonilla Před 4 lety +44

      Onslaught put your canes in the air!

    • @LuzMaria95
      @LuzMaria95 Před 4 lety +15

      Onslaught FAM YA COMMENT IS RUTHLESS LMFAOOOOOOO THAT’S WASSUP THO THEY MAKE THE NURSING HOME LIT 🔥

    • @Seznumerouno
      @Seznumerouno Před 4 lety +1

      Yep and they'll be still telling me to turn the music down when I'm reach lol !

    • @naufrage0
      @naufrage0 Před 4 lety +5

      Hahahaha fucking choked on my green tea

  • @patch9801
    @patch9801 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Legends. These guys have more flows than Niagara Falls. Never forget seeing them at the o2 Academy Brixton. One of the illest concerts I ever been to.

  • @nolliegrows1135
    @nolliegrows1135 Před 4 lety +1099

    the spirit of ODB is alive and living through his son who is a carbon copy

    • @gregcook3264
      @gregcook3264 Před 3 lety +11

      Whats da name of that song odb jumped up on da desk?

    • @josem.santiago9490
      @josem.santiago9490 Před 3 lety +16

      Young odb.....👍💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💀

    • @AlvaroLaugeton
      @AlvaroLaugeton Před 3 lety +1

      😂😂😂

    • @vaenh-gd6214
      @vaenh-gd6214 Před 3 lety

      @@Leo-xw8qd 6 t

    • @SixStringFiasco
      @SixStringFiasco Před 3 lety +98

      I saw them in Boston, he threw a bottle of water at me since I was exhausted from moshing, and now it's in a box in my closet labeled as "Wu Holy Water". Great concert

  • @quesoranchero
    @quesoranchero Před 5 lety +81

    Thank you NPR for providing a platform that allows artists a platform where they have fun. It shows in their performances.

  • @gregoryhoussard8264
    @gregoryhoussard8264 Před rokem +8

    For the youth who ask what's the real hip hop is, you have all in this video 👌

  • @Toispoon1000
    @Toispoon1000 Před 8 měsíci +2

    One of the greatest Tiny desk concerts ever!!

  • @jacobgoldberg3355
    @jacobgoldberg3355 Před 2 lety +319

    Holding back the tears. WU is for the kids. LEGENDS.

  • @laman012
    @laman012 Před 3 lety +431

    Every young black cellist dreamed of this moment.

    • @Treycreatesss
      @Treycreatesss Před 3 lety +3

      Does cellist mean being in a cell in the prison system ?

    • @stevene5305
      @stevene5305 Před 3 lety +14

      @@Treycreatesss like he plays the cello.

    • @tricktaylor1983
      @tricktaylor1983 Před 3 lety +14

      I m not black and i dont play the cello and ive dreamt of this moment.

    • @AetherRune
      @AetherRune Před 3 lety +1

      @@tricktaylor1983 😂

    • @systim
      @systim Před 3 lety

      @@tricktaylor1983 Serioiulsy. Like they just happen by your house and hear you banging and decide to knock on your door so they can lay it down. And on NPR. Love it.

  • @philipzahn491
    @philipzahn491 Před rokem +1

    Such a small room. So much greatness.

  • @diamondonpurpose9145
    @diamondonpurpose9145 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Why am I just coming across this?!?! 4 yrs later😮. Wow Triumph is perfect for a live musical performance. The musians killed it💥💥

  • @dr.benwilliams8320
    @dr.benwilliams8320 Před 2 lety +145

    Raekwan's energy cuts through. He's got the gift.

  • @baxtalu8186
    @baxtalu8186 Před 3 lety +1559

    I'm mad that MF DOOM Tiny Desk Concert didn't happen :(

    • @marcusburrell1906
      @marcusburrell1906 Před 3 lety +108

      Didn't know I needed that in my life till I read this. Yeah... really sad. RIP to the Supervillain

    • @baxtalu8186
      @baxtalu8186 Před 3 lety +12

      @@marcusburrell1906 Bro I was looking for it and waiting before I heard the news, but I guess we caught NPR lacking

    • @Dankster
      @Dankster Před 3 lety +17

      He was kicked out of the usa so it would’ve only happened if they went to him

    • @javi__...
      @javi__... Před 3 lety +22

      Doom was banned entry from the US. I don't think he was legally living in the US when he was in the US.

    • @jeffreyyyy3052
      @jeffreyyyy3052 Před 3 lety +9

      You know he aint coming then, he will hire a look a like

  • @thegenxradioshow1007
    @thegenxradioshow1007 Před rokem +5

    Wow, only intended to listen to like 5 seconds of this, buy wow, their rap melodies just hypnotized me..
    Usually live rap performances just sound like noise, but these guys really know how to harmonize.

  • @FabeLive1
    @FabeLive1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    RZA was freestyling off the top in a middle segment 🤯

  • @goldbluetears
    @goldbluetears Před 5 lety +73

    Damn RZA should make one whole concert only with the strings and base, this was tight af. I´m feelin it!!!

  • @cl20999
    @cl20999 Před 5 lety +275

    Tiny Desk is literally the best music show of all time. I've always listened to a very broad range of music so getting Wu Tang from the same place that I get everything from Chris Stapleton to Natalia Lafourcade to anderson.paak is amazing. It let's me know that there are so many other people that simply enjoy good music as much as I do, no matter the genre. Keep doing what you're doing, you're beyond appreciated.

    • @wyattsnider8966
      @wyattsnider8966 Před 5 lety +2

      CL couldn’t say it any better man.🙌🏻

    • @cl20999
      @cl20999 Před 5 lety +13

      @JohnnyGotHisGun How? They're mostly well established acts. I'm actually a huge metal fan as well as EDM, but neither really fit the venue so I'm fine that they're not on here. Why do some people feel it necessary to go to a comment section just to complain?

    • @henmack30017
      @henmack30017 Před 5 lety

      CL e

    • @ECWmanrules2528
      @ECWmanrules2528 Před 5 lety +1

      well said man

    • @rickybroomfield6430
      @rickybroomfield6430 Před 3 lety

      Word