Prince Royce: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Anamaria Sayre | October 6, 2021
After years spent working the global stage, Prince Royce returns home to claim his rightful throne in this Tiny Desk (home) concert. Performing his entire "El Tiny" set live from an unassuming barbershop chair in The Bronx, the Dominican-American superstar dazzles in this homecoming performance with the unguarded swagger characteristic of a true rey de la gente.
Prince Royce instantly grips ears and hearts with a stunning performance of "Corazón Sin Cara." Leading with buttery vocals and easy electric guitar riffs, he serves smooth verses with the kind of suave appeal that would leave any viewer wanting to be a bachata princess. Transitioning between tracks with a sweet note about representing la cultura, he dives straight in with more traditional bachata beats in a performance of his recent release "Carita de Inocente."
The barbershop is where the prince discovered the building blocks to create an empire in the image of a people and culture that feel like home. In an intimate moment between songs, Prince Royce shares that it was where he would go to hear what people were listening to in the streets - bachata, merengue, mambo. His New York Dominican sound feels natural in the space.
"Porque me recuerda a mis inicios (because it reminds me of my beginnings)," he says of his choice in stage.
From there he delivers "Lao o Lao," an impassioned song about willingly giving up lavish objects for love. He closes out the show with a performance of a tropical, legacy pick "Darte un Beso."
Prince Royce's "El Tiny" concert makes it easy to imagine a curly-haired kid sitting in that same, too-big-for-him silla, dreaming of a day when the chair would fit just right and he could come back to his barrio and own the seat as royalty.
SET LIST
• "Corazón Sin Cara"
• "Carita de Inocente"
• "Lao' a Lao'"
• "Darte Un Beso"
MUSICIANS
• Prince Royce: vocals
• Christopher Mercedes: bass
• Gio Williams: guitar
• Johan Beltre: keyboard
• Otoniel Vargas: drums
• Christopher Vegazo: güira
• Wellington Flores: bongos
• Brisila Barros: vocals
CREDITS
• Video: Javier Cañizales, Daniel Eguren
• Audio: Jose "Sapo" Gonzalez, Javier Delgado, Joe Lizano
• Musical Director: Christopher Mercedes
• Executive Producers: Mayte Calzacorta, Gaby Herrera
• Production Manager: William Cortes
• Assistant Director: Rafael Yanez
• Art Department: Natacha Casafus
• Creative Direction: Daniel Eguren, Gaby Herrera
• Post Supervision: Pimpi Castro
TINY DESK TEAM
• Producers: Anamaria Sayre, Bobby Carter
• Video Producer: Maia Stern
• Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
• Alt.Latino 'El Tiny' Team: Felix Contreras, Reanna Cruz, Anaïs Laurent, Stefanie Fernandez
• Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis
• Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
• Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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[@prince_royce]

Thanks for having me, NPR fam! Un orgullo para mi representar la bachata y a la República Dominicana en mi primer Tiny Desk 🇩🇴❤️

[@angelblandinm]

Princeeeeeeee eres el mejoooooor!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brendaaguilar6876]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hanselcabral4432]

🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@alexandrecosta9880]

Prince Royce te esperamos no Brasil!!!!!!

[@ymat5306]

Salud’

[@doriansego6809]

The hardest thing about this is sitting in the chair when you really want to get up and bachata :)

[@djfrankymix]

He made a good point about the barbershop being the spot to listen to what the streets are listening to. He should definitely do this more often and he will be more successful.

[@itsallgood5314]

He hit his peak young, ni modo

[@cruzalan003]

He’s already huge lol

[@user333happyvibes]

He knew EXACTLY what he was doing wit dat!!

[@Estefwhy]

first time in my life i have heard royce talk English and his voice is so different "mind blown"

[@YoFonzz]

Now we’re talking 🔥🔥🔥

[@NickAdelman]

Wow! Never thought I'd see bachata on Tiny Desk. Awesome set!

[@KMO325]

Really?! They've had bachata for years.

[@Wintran]

@@KMO325 Do you remember what other artists they had? Would love to see them

[@KMO325]

@@Wintran Joan Soriano

[@Wintran]

@@KMO325 Thanks!

[@lenisito]

Y Vicente García

[@abby__7867]

I’ve seen him twice live but man. His voice. Ugh I love it

[@BrianPProductionz]

Im black and love Spanish music 🎶 pure talent

[@Chris-rt3vk]

Seas blanquita, morenita / No me importa el color

[@hanabi64]

this man has done so much for the culture. me and my family bump ur music. much love from a salvadoran.

[@gigianda587]

Nothing like LIVE music! No lip syncing or pre-recorded tracks. Well done, Prince Royce, your band and kudos to the lovely background singer! 👌

[@samueldavidmoralespaternin6559]

Lista de Canciones:
Corazón sin Cara 0:00
Carita de Inocente 3:44
Lao' a Lao' 7:40
Darte un Beso 10:50

[@JessicaMedinaMusic]

Love that he did all his songs in Spanish. Gracias NPR . 🇩🇴 in da house

[@ninacampana962]

I love that we didn’t even need time stamps like every Latino can literally sing along to them entire tiny desk concert. He snapped so many good dancing memories in my young 20s. I am now 33.

[@imadori1010]

Omg I know it's old but I hope he sings Coraźon sin cara my ultimate fave

[@mariepena7245]

And he delivered 😌✨💖

[@DiegoComunica]

me encanta la corista de Prince Royce, canta hermoso

[@lauragalicia9670]

Royce verdaderamente canta hermoso, se antoja bailar donde quiera que se presenta 😍🤩

[@pamelamalla2749]

Gracias por elegir ese escenario, representa la cotidianidad de la convivencia hispana✨ gracias Prince

[@eseaysay]

El que persevera lo alcanza🏆🇻🇪 desde Venezuela seguiré trabajando duro para algún día colaborar contigo hermano de corazón Dios bendiga a todos aquí 🙏🏾

[@cumbercheeks]

This man is so proud of his music 😩😩😩😩 OUUUROYCEEEE 🎉

[@nikigutierrezz.3022]

Siempre siguiendo la carrera de Prince Royce.🤗🤴❤

[@awakewarriors119]

Great . Thanks Prince Royce. That band was doing it ol'school. They were working in every sense.

[@kenster866]

I'm feeling this new version of corazon sin Cara.

[@alexiacrespin8184]

Prince Royce on tiny desk... this is the best!!!

[@williammoreno1310]

Sech y Prince Royce le enseñaron a Balvin cómo se hace un Tiny desk.

[@gapr84]

No olvidemos a Karol G en esta lista

[@jonnathanwong5178]

Y C Tangana!!!

[@gapr84]

@@jonnathanwong5178 sin duda el mejor de los últimos meses. También se me olvidó de esa serie tropical el de Ozuna

[@williammoreno1310]

@@jonnathanwong5178 para mí, ese es uno de los mejores de este año y de toda la historia del tiny.

[@oscarrodriguez1840]

JBalvin...y sus HotDogs!

[@hernangodoy9564]

Me gusta el estilo de este artista, tiene soul y es mas sincera su propuesta musical. Al nivel del mismissimo Juan Luis Guerra, lo felicito.

[@musiloko787]

Tremenda banda! Que buenos musicos se nota el nivel

[@madeline7116]

Like for a KALI UCHIS tiny desk concert !!!

[@TomsRaw]

how does this not have 75m views. royce is one of the goat's

[@esmeralda8918]

Corazon sin cara una de mis preferidas 😍😍😍

[@vegahw]

Loved this Tiny Desk! He sounds amazing with a band.

[@elenamoreno813]

Esque me enamoro con su carita de inocente!!❤️

[@ameliacastellanos1847]

12 year old me is hype with corazon sin Cara 😭❤️

[@e.zermari]

Mira que hermosa se ve esa bandera 🇩🇴
Tremenda participación PR, ésto es Tiny Desk!!

[@renatasenisse8588]

es RD creoo.. republica dominicana y no puerto rico

[@nicollevldz9409]

@@renatasenisse8588 el “PR” es por su nombre; Prince Royce.

[@Highwind1989]

Bachata has amazing basslines

[@susanaVelez93]

How can anyone thumbs down this?! Prince royce is so 😍

[@Jearthyjanet]

I idolize Artist/Singer who sings LIVE (NOT LIPSYNC) KUDOS TO PRINCE ROYCE. I LOVE UR SONGS!

[@MariaximenaHernandezTv]

Estoy más lista que un calcetín, espero con ansias escucharte saludos desde México 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@alexcordova5534]

Bass player level 100 🔥🔥

[@esmeralda8918]

Lao a Lao 🥰

[@mahonegonzales8692]

El tipo canta y canta bien tiene una voz única y eso hay que reconocerlo no es uno mas del monton que se aparecieron no tienen algun talento si quiera .
Felicidades prince royce.

[@victordelgado6264]

LA BESTIAA JOFREYYYYYY

[@terelop869]

Prince Royce "I LOVE YOU!!!! Always" Thanks for being on Tiny Desks! NPR gives the best ever in concerts!

[@christinamartines7030]

Hace unos años Tiny Desk era super mainstream y ahora... FREAKING PRINCE ROYCE IN DA HOUSE!! Gracias Tiny Desk por este regalo tan merecido en el Latin Heritage Month para todos los que extrañan un cachito de su tierra, la música nos une.

[@andresgutierrez1178]

Saludos cordiales desde Guayaquil Ecuador 🇪🇨👏👏👏👏👏

[@miguelvera2360]

Prince Royce, el rey de la bachata. The best Tiny Desk ever

[@ndeahhhhhhh2145]

no soy Fan de Prince royce pero canta hermoso y me gusta algunas de sus canciones

[@Jenny4ever3]

Wow!! La rompiste!! El mejor Tiny Desk!!! 😍🤴🏻🔥🔥 No sabes cuanto lo disfruté a pesar de que sólo cantaste 4 canciones! 🥺 Fue Increíble verte y escuchar tu hermosa voz en vivo!! 🤴🏻🎶🔥 Tú sí sabes lo que es hacer un show en vivo!! Estoy muy orgullosa de tí!! 🥺😍

[@ingvf]

Gracias PR por representar a 🇩🇴🙌🏾🇩🇴💪🏾..tremendo performance

[@WarrenFearchild]

Es dominicano y representa a sus compatriotas

[@aidaozuna]

Bringing so many memoriessss staring off with corazon sin cara😭 I also love how this is in a barbershop🇩🇴

[@BlackBearTheWise]

Royce killed it

[@RamonAcosta191]

Love these Tiny Desk Concerts! Prince Royce has a fantastic voice. 🔥

[@thereelbassmasters8464]

PEople this dude captivates my ears. Im new to bachata since maybe 2 years. Born in Canada. Seniorita por favor and prince royce has inspired me to learn spanish through his music. I read the lyrics and sing them. Im getting real good. Not your typical Bachata lover but its the best tbh. Thanks Bro

[@izymaa]

PRINCE TE AMO

[@himanshugaikwad2376]

Estoy muy feliz ver mi cantante favorito cantando mis canciones favoritas. Mucho Amor de India. Por favor, visita India pronto.

[@makialdana]

Esperando desde Argentina 🇦🇷🤍

[@outrageouzfg]

Classic Royce 🤍

[@wow2819Al]

Por fin my boy Royce volvió a la bachata desde aquí del Bronx NY dale sigue palante.

[@danielasanchez7967]

El espanglish que maneja es INCREIBLE

[@cristinaulloa2107]

Prince Royce tiene que regresar a la bachata plissss!!!!😩♥️

[@Alexandra-nf6mb]

Que increíbles 14 minutos escuchando a mi artista favorito en vivo! Ya se extrañaba a Prince Royce!

[@SaulChrushman]

La chica que està haciendo las segundas voces😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@zanayasade]

Love the barber shop vibez 💈

[@esmeralda8918]

Ready 😍😍😍the best

[@cherinechoucherine2619]

What a voice by that girl

[@leonelcvful]

Que tremendo artista que es Prince Royce. Excelente video.

[@darealness514]

The guitarist is a straight up assassin 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🫡👌👏

[@fede_nge]

EL ORGULLO DE LA BACHATA

[@kaaylafitzgerald3390]

Thank you NPR for having Prince Royce - absolutely love him! Hello from Vancouver BC!

[@CriolloVzla16]

Que buena música Prince que viva la bachata

[@dianagarcia7894]

prince royce orgullo dominicano.

[@MariaB981]

❤❤ Love Prince Royce ❤❤ tu music siempre me llega al alma.

[@eduardotorresgonzalez1238]

Puro temazooooo!!! 🔥🔥
Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@leonardosantanarodriguespe3192]

Yo soy del Brazil l, y me gusta mucho el sonidos del Prince Royce!! Bachata es muy gostoso!!! Yo soy del Salvador, Bahia!!!

[@jasonurena1926]

Thanks for this. What an inspiration you give to the dominican culture. Stay up kid NYC in the house

[@esmeralda8918]

Se mira súper guapo de blanco

[@SnbBossRebel]

Much love From The Boogie Down Bronx it’s definitely a honor having great taste in music. Shout out all my Latinos

[@KeanuG95]

After watching this like 6-7 times I noticed they did multiple takes

[@amandaoliveiradepaula9249]

Amoo demais, merece todo sucesso mundo, esperando show no Brasil 🥰🥰🥰🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@jacs0903]

Hi I'm from dominican republic as Prince royce, I like brazil culture, can we speak a little bit?

[@guialvxs_]

@@jacs0903 Hi Speak Espanol?

[@hernandez.7283]

Prince Royce 👑

[@erickpaulino1055]

Awesome Prince Royce 👏 👏 New York & Dominican pride ! 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 🗽🗽🗽Thank you NPR/Tiny Desk!!!

[@ElroyMcKay]

Dancing Bachata to this entire set in my living room. Baie dankie/Muchas Gracias Prince Royce.

[@audio.alexvilla]

Que nivel de artistas en vivo!! Mi respeto y admiración

[@LunaStar420]

Bachata is vibes

[@G.Orwell1984]

Que bien suena todo en TINY DESK!!!

[@camilacollantes684]

DARTE UN BESO ES EL MEJOR BOOM DE LA BACHATA

[@marianarosalesmorales9755]

Te amo Prince Royce ❤️❤️❤️

[@kyrahlove]

Prince Royce????? 😍😍😍

[@agentesgrimachelogay]

Corazón sin cara AAAAAAAH

[@sandraherrera9783]

El mejor 🤍

[@malenyvilla732]

Wow, Tiny Desk en Espanol! love this!!

[@darealness514]

Play this at a dinner and you’ll have a dinner party

[@ruthpujols1037]

Yo te quiero asi Prince Royce bello🥰❤😍💖💘💋💕💓🌹

[@lucagiordano7842]

Finally something de valor

[@AmandhaMayer]

Perfeito!

[@user-mx3sg8wo6v]

He is the only reason why I started learning Spanish

[@Karol-Alie-216]

Eres grande un gran talento de la música 🎶!!! Maravillosa esas canciones!!!!! Fortuna 🍀 per vuoi!!! 🍀❤️🙏🎤🎧👏😘💪

[@maryleydamontero8074]

Mi megaStar👑⭐️🇩🇴🌏❤️hermoso. Divino bebee Angél de Dios👏👏👍👍

[@isabelgonzales5669]

Im so readyyyy

[@laurenlerma9360]

Ahhh love this so much & love you, too, Royce!!