Polo G: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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3 жыл бұрынThe Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Bobby Carter | November 4, 2020
The backdrop for Polo G's Tiny Desk (home) concert is a nod to his deep love for the game of basketball. He and his band perform in Los Angeles Lakers jerseys on an outside court in California, with Polo G repping one of the greatest Lakers, Magic Johnson.
The man born Taurus Bartlett has achieved quite a bit for a relative newcomer in hip-hop. This summer he was selected for XXL's popular Freshman Class cover. His second LP, The Goat, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot 200 and spawned two platinum-certified singles, including the braggadocious "Flex" that kicks off his Tiny Desk.
Polo G's eyes are hidden behind his hair for the majority of his performance, but as he sings "I'm so sick of farewells and RIPs" on his latest single, "Epidemic," it becomes clear that this 21-year-old Chicago emcee is going through a lot. I found it refreshing to hear a rapper normally backed by beats bare his "heart and soul" with a live band.
SET LIST
"Flex"
"Epidemic"
"Wishing For A Hero"
MUSICIANS
Polo G: vocals
Lamar Edwards: keys
Vasjon Hill: drums
Austin Cain: bass
Chris McCorkle: guitar
Shaunise Harris: vocals
Candice Boyd: vocals
Nava Morris: vocals
CREDITS
Video Director: Ramez Silyan
Audio: Irvin Picott and Anthony Jerome Culpepper Jr.
Video Producer: Mike Lev
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Maia Stern
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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@bensawyer5074 3 жыл бұрын
respect to Polo for doing Juice's part fr
@kashamiri 3 жыл бұрын
Stg
@bryanmesser5708 3 жыл бұрын
999 forever
@miguelmeraz4244 3 жыл бұрын
respect fo real
@sxarlatti 3 жыл бұрын
a goat fr
@OhhNz 3 жыл бұрын
he's not around to do it himself :( polo has got his bros back dead or alive. 999
@brando3048 3 жыл бұрын
bruh on the guitar was having the time of his life. he was cheesing the whole time 😂
@CuhkyFN 3 жыл бұрын
Ong
@DDSnags 3 жыл бұрын
My mans was vibing the whole set, just having fun haha love to see it!
@codygodin7914 3 жыл бұрын
Bro had the best view for the wishing for a hero
@wesleylees6637 3 жыл бұрын
@@codygodin7914 😂😂😂
@15mcollins 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@PentameronSV 3 жыл бұрын
0:05 - *Flex* (2:44) 2:58 - *Epidemic* (6:01) 6:14 - *Wishing For a Hero*
@user-fs1lc2cj5s 3 жыл бұрын
🤙
@jdiigiii 3 жыл бұрын
@Pentameron Thanks bro 🙏 & Now... I’m just currently waiting very impatiently, for Wishing For A Hero to officially release on either KZfaq or streaming services. Whichever one puts it up first.
@MsLolpol 3 жыл бұрын
@@jdiigiii it's already on Polo's Spotify lol
@isaac-lk1kd 3 жыл бұрын
@@jdiigiii its on the album? its been out
@ewingstarr 2 жыл бұрын
King
@rnbass 3 жыл бұрын
Just the way this looks is dope
@RapBox 3 жыл бұрын
Very very beautiful, for real
@matheuscabral3 3 жыл бұрын
brasil!
@88Doug 3 жыл бұрын
For real, he is definitley one of the mosy talented artists out, no cap, had to say it!
@ivanbrooke2626 3 жыл бұрын
He said "I put my heart and soul in it" like we don't already know he puts that in every song
@jackcinamon9724 3 жыл бұрын
Moise Kean been doing big things since leaving Everton
@ochilarry 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@rizzie777 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@scrox018 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Theo-uz9ss 3 жыл бұрын
lol
@arhiyahculpepper1457 3 жыл бұрын
Bruh the last song its i feel u polo
@johnnyappleseed6889 3 жыл бұрын
We NEED more rappers on NPR
@Neil-Aspinall 3 жыл бұрын
why? NPR is a music channel.
@Anthony-yd6vm 3 жыл бұрын
@@Neil-Aspinall what a dumb comment
@Neil-Aspinall 3 жыл бұрын
@@Anthony-yd6vm What's dumb about a fact?
@thanumba1stunna 3 жыл бұрын
Agree. This is a treat. I’m gonna pour a kettle one and strawberry pierre and vibe to this.
@Anthony-yd6vm 3 жыл бұрын
@@thanumba1stunna if you like this i also recommend saba’s and mac miller’s too. they’ve had some great rappers on tiny desk.
@ntsbeats7060 3 жыл бұрын
Totally unexpected but i'm not complaining tho
@gnarlyDUCK 3 жыл бұрын
yoooo I was saying the same! First time hearing about Polo G.
@KtsSean 3 жыл бұрын
@@gnarlyDUCK what
@pjgameplay3658 3 жыл бұрын
He didnt need that autotune though
@kkisses3036 3 жыл бұрын
Same I love him
@husamelhaq5200 3 жыл бұрын
Fr
@gabrieltribuzy4885 3 жыл бұрын
Broo! Shout out to rappers with bands!! This is waaaay cooler then having a DJ (no offense to my dj brothers)
@npc-br 3 жыл бұрын
yeah
@matthias.hess1 3 жыл бұрын
Hear hear, no substitute for live musicians!
@timothyzwitser7586 3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to go ahead and send this message into the stratos with you, hip-hop needs instruments and true musicians!!!
@kevinchef3864 3 жыл бұрын
dj can be the dopest instrument. Check the Ty dolla Sign Tiny Desk. Djs are a part of live music. Add horns percussion and dj and you got a nice live sound.
@AndrewClawson19 3 жыл бұрын
Mac Miller, Earthgang, Freddie Gibbs, Tyler & a lot of other solid rappers did NPR and used bands to perform their originals. Its just as enjoyable as hip hop itself
@nprmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Tiny Desk Concerts are only possible through donations from our community. This year has been unprecedented but we’ve made sure to keep producing the concerts you love. Show your support with a donation to your local NPR station at n.pr/support-the-tiny-desk
@ShurlandSDK 3 жыл бұрын
do yall do concerts for caribbean artist?
@mo2408 3 жыл бұрын
RIP JUICE good to see rappers stiil making music featuring him even tho he passed
@Neil-Aspinall 3 жыл бұрын
So what happened to him?
@mo2408 3 жыл бұрын
@@Neil-Aspinall What do you mean.. he mentioned juice wrld in the video if you didn't hear him
@KooliSkey 3 жыл бұрын
Neil Aspinall he passed away from a drug overdose
@KooliSkey 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they were really close friend. 11 days before he died he tweeted “Me and Polo G are Chicago all stars” :( RIP
@elizahhoward3923 3 жыл бұрын
They were two of Chicago’s up and coming greats and hung together juice passed from a drug overdose earlier this year
@SamSlugg456 3 жыл бұрын
Love that rap has expanded so much and artists are doing gigs like this with a full band. It creates such a cool, raw vibe. There’s so much talent here.
@emmanuel956 3 жыл бұрын
I love polo g but he didn’t need an auto tune mic, heard him live and he doesn’t need it
@Vincetagram 3 жыл бұрын
yeah the autotune ruined flex for sure
@yngkody 3 жыл бұрын
It's about adding a cool effect more than needing it just like reverb or delay just adds texture
@epikmurk9084 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Vincetagram 3 жыл бұрын
@@yngkody still ruined it tbh. That's like putting an instagram filter on a professional photo.
@masteryoda5237 3 жыл бұрын
i mean i like polo g a lot but he's not very good at performing live it's not very melodic you know? no hate
@greggutierrez3586 3 жыл бұрын
He's just one of those gifted artists who don't make no bad songs
@rhyslake2621 2 жыл бұрын
I freaking love how the guitarist is having the time of his life here. It's cool he's not trying to play it all cool; he's simply VIBING!
@notdeedee 2 жыл бұрын
forreal
@winstonwwright 3 жыл бұрын
Happy for bro bro. Never surprised by Tiny Desk anymore but this one made me do a double take fr.. I think G Herbo would be crazy.!
@joecox6239 3 жыл бұрын
He has a performance on audiomack that is super dope if you haven’t heard it
@wvvyjo 3 жыл бұрын
Just imagine the neighbors, enjoying a free concert!
@jakeboudreau4512 3 жыл бұрын
He don’t have any neighbors he in the hills
@Luvmeforeve 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about that.
@willettegreg3841 3 жыл бұрын
💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@tomchristopher71 3 жыл бұрын
The world needs more hip hop with a live band!
@ErossYT 2 жыл бұрын
fr I would love to hear a lot of beats performed by a live band
@NoiseyBoyyyy 3 жыл бұрын
i would never expect to see this in the office
@surfsexsea 3 жыл бұрын
Right!!!
@belkacemaitsiamer9432 3 жыл бұрын
its cool, this home concert form can introduce different type of artist ! (although they were doing great in the tiny desk) but its cool !
@kkisses3036 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@tweenertraize3344 3 жыл бұрын
Polo did justice to Juice’s part 🥺❤️
@TheManiman12 3 жыл бұрын
That bass hitting
@CaraaBaybee 3 жыл бұрын
Was just listening to his album. People sleep on him!!! He’s such a good artist
@Neil-Aspinall 3 жыл бұрын
Is he is he really?
@abdullahnumair8911 3 жыл бұрын
@@Neil-Aspinall yesss
@realeyesrealisereallies97 3 жыл бұрын
@@Neil-Aspinall he is if you can relate to him. You obviously don't so you don't enjoy it, open your mind a bit mate
@TeamPill 3 жыл бұрын
what are his songs about
@Neil-Aspinall 3 жыл бұрын
@@realeyesrealisereallies97 how can anyone take these guys seriously when they are all dressed as basketball players, stupidest thing I ever did see musicians do?
@madss82 3 жыл бұрын
Can we talk about how dope this band is🔥
@joncappalot4220 3 жыл бұрын
nah bro I feel like he shoulda changed up the melody into a more slow beat for first song
@Armins645 3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know polo G had this in him. Amazing performance. Background band was on beat whole time 👌🏼🙌🏼
@inthehotseat501 3 жыл бұрын
Can we just appreciate that Drummer
@KingVay702 3 жыл бұрын
Preciate u my g
@joncappalot4220 3 жыл бұрын
@@KingVay702 bro u fr him
@Ana-ko9px 3 жыл бұрын
I love his second song. Such a honest, inspiring message.
@AbedGloverGOAT 3 жыл бұрын
I love Polo G, respect for the Juice Wrld bit fr
@victorioush.7320 2 жыл бұрын
If more hip hop artist did concerts like this I would totally show up.
@theboulpat3021 3 жыл бұрын
Unexpected but well needed
@markwaltersmedia6956 3 жыл бұрын
this man polo g took like 1 breath during flex
@Ash-cp3km 3 жыл бұрын
Do u know how to count big man
@knex856 3 жыл бұрын
He breathes after each bar, like rappers supposed to during live performances
@gotzh6291 3 жыл бұрын
He’s breathing after every bar
@lubtearts8985 3 жыл бұрын
You can tell the dude on guitar loves what he does
@wtkprol 3 жыл бұрын
I love my mans on the guitar whos just smiling the ENTIRE time. I love it!
@HeltonMoura 3 жыл бұрын
Very good to see a guitarist enjoying what he is doing and playing with a smile on his face! Brazil!
@jnastiii 3 жыл бұрын
I need a longer Polo G performance. He so valid
@royathesupreme4757 3 жыл бұрын
I love him live! His voice is so unique
@jilla8503 3 жыл бұрын
I was so effing excited to see this noti when I woke up. Epidemic is beautiful!!! Polo G is amazing on Tiny desk too🙌🏼🙌🏼🔥🔥💜💜 RIP Juice❤️❤️❤️
@jdiigiii 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing, shout out for Tiny Desk for always having amazing talent on their show.
@MrsCrazyrange 3 жыл бұрын
The band is fabulous! He should take them with him wherever he goes. Love his rawness.
@kendralatrice 3 жыл бұрын
I’m here for it all. The setup, matching jerseys, vulnerability etc 😍👏🏾
@lesliebarnes4535 2 жыл бұрын
Your profile pic is so beautiful 👍🏾
@christophercanady7917 2 жыл бұрын
Polo g.... Your talent is shining right here. Second song is beautiful. Homeboy on the keyboard look like he having the time of his life
@KelloTheArtist 3 жыл бұрын
These concerts have kept me going in the wait for live performance to come back
@MostMundane 3 жыл бұрын
Always super cooll to see hip-hop performed live. Great show Polo!
@uqonsoul 3 жыл бұрын
This is just cool I lowkey wishing he didn't use effect on his vocal/microphone
@gdawg4674 3 жыл бұрын
FACTS
@yua7469 3 жыл бұрын
He uses vocal effects normally, just this one was a bit heavy on the auto tune
@beasthegreat640 3 жыл бұрын
@@yua7469 yeah his regular studio presets is barely anything
@iver6180 3 жыл бұрын
prolly made him
@jessebetend7144 3 жыл бұрын
@@iver6180 lol who? NPR? Public radio be bullies
@madss82 3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t imagine not having Polo’s music
@imbrawler1591 3 жыл бұрын
I can see the focus in his eyes. I can hear motivation in his voice.
@darkwhorse 3 жыл бұрын
New item to add to the playlist! Thanks Polo G and NPR
@JustCraigsOpinion 3 жыл бұрын
Polo one of my favorites all time. This is amazing
@tylito4764 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love hearing a new sound out of Chicago
@loam6740 3 жыл бұрын
Big up for doing Juice Wrld's verse - RIP king
@damianmangold 3 жыл бұрын
was hoping he would perform martin & gina. This is still cool tho.
@TookYoBeef 3 жыл бұрын
woulda sounded so dope with the band, i really wanted to hear i know
@mrn27 3 жыл бұрын
He played m&g on a night talk show with a live band. Jimmy fallon maybe?
@kingjames361 3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@eazymoneysnipe Жыл бұрын
Epidemic always gives me chills
@thedoctorate 3 жыл бұрын
Great job Polo and others!! Thank you Tiny Desk.
@mathieer710 3 жыл бұрын
my boi doesn't need autotune, still dope
@erikvaughan4609 3 жыл бұрын
Tiny Desk of rappers with a live band are unbelievably good. So many great drummers and bassists.
@prodheatboy 3 жыл бұрын
Epidemic gave me goosebumps
@moring5821 2 жыл бұрын
0:06 Flex 2:56 Epidemic 6:14 Wishing For A Hero
@beatboxgaming4937 3 жыл бұрын
The band is just amazing
@April-qe9ed Жыл бұрын
"BABY, I do what I want to..." I love the basketballs in the background
@psalm33.3 3 ай бұрын
Polo G is so Good God Bless him he is God-gifted
@jordanhardrick252 3 жыл бұрын
Wishing for a hero hits different rn
@chidieze5400 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, we all been waiting for this.
@snowyside4607 2 жыл бұрын
no matter how many times i listen to epidemic it always got me singing and hearing live was super neat
@kingpp5029 Жыл бұрын
Yo respect to Polo he’s going crazy
@agoeku Жыл бұрын
i love how at the end he steps off stage to highlight his band & backup singers, major respect!
@robertbennett6801 3 жыл бұрын
Polo G u doin your thing lil homie, keep goin! U the best out there in the new era of rap imo! Praying u & ya loved ones stay safe & healthy thru these hard times my G!God bless u & yours! Love respect & support from So MD!
@victoriabruno6240 3 жыл бұрын
LOVE this
@thanumba1stunna 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is one of my favorite newer artist. Good job tiny desk!
@TriiOneMoreTime 3 жыл бұрын
MIND IS BAFFED AS TO HOW THIS DOESNT HAVE 10MILLION VIEWS
@mayandryden4790 3 жыл бұрын
I’m not even a fan and I’m thinking the same thing
@petermaack1411 3 жыл бұрын
This is like trap symphony🔥🔥
@Helios178X 3 жыл бұрын
Correction its better than trap symphony
@rbsz6202 3 жыл бұрын
loved this
@chadlong936 2 жыл бұрын
incredible. brought tears to my eyes.
@540jade 3 жыл бұрын
The was fire 🔥 polo really is the goat
@hamzaomar783 3 жыл бұрын
Polo is so talented🐐🔥
@nawpal896 3 жыл бұрын
we love you Polo
@greatewa7366 3 жыл бұрын
Good vibes forever
@samhonig6790 3 жыл бұрын
Bro it's literally not even autotune it's a flanger effect, and it sounds dope y'all need to stop hating
@KEEPTHECHANGE10 3 жыл бұрын
Hip hop with live instruments always sounds so dope
@liamcorona2061 3 жыл бұрын
It hit me hard when he had to sing juices verse
@maxcornielje4169 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome artist
@brillinputramasuciptomesah3125 3 жыл бұрын
Instrumental so dope🔥🔥
@oktrianysusanti2198 3 жыл бұрын
Good vibes, great performance. Well donee!
@CiderSessions 3 жыл бұрын
that drummer really brings the band together tho...
@Kris_Smith11 3 жыл бұрын
I need this version of epidemic on spotify. Killed it.
@solo3696 3 жыл бұрын
Polo always kept it real💯 singing juice wrld part sound good too 🤘🏾🎸
@DS-xl3qk 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see him in person!
@Evesixx 3 жыл бұрын
THIS MAKING ME CRY
@ABLEZTRONG 3 жыл бұрын
The dude playing the guitar is enjoying every second of the performance
@thattboyyjayy 3 жыл бұрын
MAD RESPECT FOR THE JUICE PART POLO, you can tell he tried to have that Juice vibe
@PaulaTicks 3 жыл бұрын
The band and set up was very dope.
@stel238 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for interpreting Epidemic live, I feel like it doesn't receive the recognition it should sometimes. So thanks for putting a spotlight on it. Love from Paris Polo♥️
@StartOverThinking 3 жыл бұрын
I've yet to find a single subpar lyric, song, performance or video by this man. Been a fan since THE GOAT dropped and a friend recommended I check it out... Ashamed of myself for sleeping on him prior to then. All 🔥 no 🧢💯
@gabbi2578 3 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@aezidoubleu 3 жыл бұрын
Incredible
@2001sack 3 жыл бұрын
The guitarist has mad chops. Great performance!
@Beardsandbars 3 жыл бұрын
So this is what the Lakers do during the off season.
@gerson4705 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@mikethebuilder223 3 жыл бұрын
Very soothing to me ear lobes 👂
@rendani_michael_joeweerama9507 3 жыл бұрын
I’m in love with the band🙌🏾
@stephaniebergloff5365 3 жыл бұрын
i like your songs polo g.
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