MIKE Moves Through His Career Classics Effortlessly on ‘Tiny Desk’

Summary

After a momentous year with 10k, MIKE has finally made an appearance on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk
The rapper – who rolled up with his full squad of collaborators, duendita included – spun through a selection of fan-favorites and deep cuts from across his discography

Mike recently performed for the first time at NPR’s Tiny Desk, a renowned, cozy studio, where he played a mix of his most popular songs spanning his entire career.

In a common setup, the introspective rapper arrived accompanied by numerous heads, assembling a group of his reliable artistic associates around the desk. Among them were Duendita and Liv.e lending their voices in harmony, Mark William Lewis and Jespfur strumming guitars, Savannah Harris handling percussion arrangements, Olu Odubiro on bass, Bobby Hall III on keyboards, and Wale Oyenola playing the talking drum.

“We are the band of the century,” he says before introducing each one of the instrumentalists.

As a game enthusiast diving headfirst into an epic musical adventure, my journey begins with the opening tunes: “Intro” and “Burning Desire.” The excitement builds as we move on to face the challenges of “Evil Eye,” and then delve deeper into the mysteries hidden within “Leaders of Tomorrow (Intro).” And finally, I reach the climactic finale with the question hanging in the air: “What Do I Do?” This 12-song set list promises an unforgettable gaming experience!

1. “Initial Thoughts” for “Intro”
2. “Blaze of Passion” for “Burning Desire”
3. “Mirror Image” for “man in the mirror”
4. “Century’s Masterpiece” for “Artist of the Century”
5. “Suspicious Gaze” for “Evil Eye”
6. “Global Economy (More Money)” for “World Market (Mo’ Money)”
7. “Penniless Performer (Diamond Dancing)” for “Diamond Dancing (Broke)”
8. “Future Pioneers (Intro)” for “Leaders of Tomorrow (Intro)”
9. “Night Flight” for “nite flite”
10. “Parks and Recreation” for “parkS”
11. “What’s the Plan?” for “What Do I Do?”

Watch the entirety of Mike’s Tiny Desk Concert on the YouTube video above and keep an eye out for updates about 10k Global.

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