Wu-Tang Clan: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубліковано 11 гру 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

КОМЕНТАРІ • 9 тис.

  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Місяць тому +5

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  • @michaelyang3910
    @michaelyang3910 4 роки тому +15020

    The greatest Asian rap group ever.

    • @myronsmith2114
      @myronsmith2114 4 роки тому +259

      We are all races

    • @michaelyang3910
      @michaelyang3910 4 роки тому +1246

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

    • @myronsmith2114
      @myronsmith2114 4 роки тому +145

      @@michaelyang3910 that doesn't change my answer

    • @rcunanan4014
      @rcunanan4014 4 роки тому +107

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

    • @aniketgoyal3111
      @aniketgoyal3111 4 роки тому +93

      Damn you are a man of culture

  • @gabrielleholt446
    @gabrielleholt446 5 років тому +2930

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

    • @GeraldHarris-cf2zh
      @GeraldHarris-cf2zh 5 років тому +35

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

    • @MrLogicg
      @MrLogicg 5 років тому +55

      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 5 років тому +37

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

    • @aarona.dubzperson8245
      @aarona.dubzperson8245 5 років тому +5

      Facts!!!!

    • @dspiffy
      @dspiffy 2 роки тому +4

      THEY HAVE GREAT TASTE

  • @remideneaboko-colediakite823
    @remideneaboko-colediakite823 Рік тому +1430

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

    • @NoMasterz518
      @NoMasterz518 Рік тому +10

      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 11 місяців тому +3

      Righttt😂

    • @ryanlaslow4796
      @ryanlaslow4796 10 місяців тому +8

      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 9 місяців тому +19

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

    • @prashant6837
      @prashant6837 8 місяців тому +3

      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 9 місяців тому +236

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

    • @Johnouai
      @Johnouai 9 місяців тому +9

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

  • @thejesuschrist
    @thejesuschrist 5 років тому +5608

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

    • @houlii5157
      @houlii5157 5 років тому +95

      Jesus Christ Thanks Jesus!

    • @sparklesparkle3370
      @sparklesparkle3370 5 років тому +114

      Jesus approves the way of the wu tang!

    • @g33klov3
      @g33klov3 5 років тому +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 3 роки тому +5

      😂💀

    • @sixnine365
      @sixnine365 3 роки тому +17

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

  • @msrlapin99
    @msrlapin99 3 роки тому +3103

    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 3 роки тому +67

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

    • @plain6
      @plain6 3 роки тому +33

      Irish coffee

    • @bigshermabg
      @bigshermabg 3 роки тому +88

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

    • @stee8345
      @stee8345 3 роки тому +94

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

    • @jaytgee73
      @jaytgee73 3 роки тому +44

      I dont think that coffee lol

  • @mooseknuckle8334
    @mooseknuckle8334 7 місяців тому +61

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

  • @user-pt8jt9ry6v
    @user-pt8jt9ry6v 4 місяці тому +77

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

  • @TruthFLA
    @TruthFLA 2 роки тому +1751

    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 2 роки тому +15

      🙏

    • @johnnyscifi
      @johnnyscifi 2 роки тому +75

      Wu-Tang is for the children!!!

    • @Yah_Mean
      @Yah_Mean Рік тому +10

      FOREVER!!!!

    • @pastense
      @pastense Рік тому +33

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

    • @bubbakushii
      @bubbakushii 11 місяців тому +13

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

  • @ShelJones
    @ShelJones 5 років тому +1095

    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)

  • @achtzehnhundertsiebenundac1186
    @achtzehnhundertsiebenundac1186 Рік тому +149

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

  • @TrIs1493
    @TrIs1493 7 місяців тому +23

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

  • @CallMeHam1
    @CallMeHam1 4 роки тому +4414

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

  • @Seven9ine
    @Seven9ine Рік тому +998

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

    • @baranobama5375
      @baranobama5375 Рік тому +14

      same man

    • @TheOleay
      @TheOleay Рік тому +20

      rae laughing in the back gets me.

    • @wildwinebert
      @wildwinebert Рік тому +27

      naw he seems so fake, just overacting imitating ODB

    • @rochekalifa2074
      @rochekalifa2074 Рік тому +90

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

    • @erichoepelman7764
      @erichoepelman7764 11 місяців тому +11

      @@wildwinebert cap

  • @terrymiller111
    @terrymiller111 Рік тому +100

    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).

  • @anonymous-yk9sz
    @anonymous-yk9sz Рік тому +320

    Young dirty killed this! RIP ODB 🖤

    • @tomalcolm
      @tomalcolm Рік тому +8

      Just doesn’t hit the same without him

    • @KickflipGnasty
      @KickflipGnasty 9 місяців тому +9

      @@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 9 місяців тому +1

      His rhymes weren't in time with the song.

    • @KickflipGnasty
      @KickflipGnasty 9 місяців тому +6

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

  • @veg7nlif376
    @veg7nlif376 5 років тому +1493

    THAT violin lady really took it to another level.

    • @mdelli
      @mdelli 5 років тому +42

      She is out of control

    • @acenanu121
      @acenanu121 5 років тому +22

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

    • @soullessSiIence
      @soullessSiIence 5 років тому +37

      And the bass though

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest 5 років тому +3

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

    • @rorival
      @rorival 4 роки тому

      What a name her?

  • @gunnersfish1
    @gunnersfish1 5 років тому +1787

    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 5 років тому +8

      I just saw this lol

    • @nephiilim
      @nephiilim 5 років тому +15

      You rock

    • @PrettyPearlAllDay
      @PrettyPearlAllDay 5 років тому +2

      Thanks

    • @DIY-Sy
      @DIY-Sy 5 років тому +28

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

    • @nephiilim
      @nephiilim 5 років тому +4

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

  • @mattnovack2277
    @mattnovack2277 Рік тому +143

    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.

  • @bladetv1
    @bladetv1 9 місяців тому +16

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

  • @wmurray003
    @wmurray003 4 роки тому +2775

    NPR be hitting harder than BET sometimes....

  • @aliwashere81
    @aliwashere81 2 роки тому +360

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

    • @tinnitusthenight5545
      @tinnitusthenight5545 7 місяців тому +3

      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.

  • @eccentricJill
    @eccentricJill 3 місяці тому +13

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

  • @TheGoodfella95
    @TheGoodfella95 7 місяців тому +28

    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

  • @enzohernandez8282
    @enzohernandez8282 5 років тому +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)

  • @brotherpabl0
    @brotherpabl0 5 років тому +2379

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

    • @truthhurts79
      @truthhurts79 5 років тому

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

    • @SeanP-
      @SeanP- 5 років тому +2

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

    • @nealkelly6325
      @nealkelly6325 5 років тому +2

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

    • @truthhurts79
      @truthhurts79 5 років тому

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

    • @banks5162
      @banks5162 5 років тому +10

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

  • @Ookami072
    @Ookami072 Рік тому +80

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

    • @justthepip
      @justthepip 9 місяців тому

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

    • @rb6120
      @rb6120 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @mattnovack2277
    @mattnovack2277 4 місяці тому +8

    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.

  • @jeroenspeckmann3111
    @jeroenspeckmann3111 5 років тому +534

    Young Dirty Bastard goes hard af

    • @Thataussiebattler
      @Thataussiebattler 5 років тому +17

      Respect.

    • @SkarryTerry
      @SkarryTerry 5 років тому +30

      Has his dad's hair style too. Hardcore.

    • @epicon6
      @epicon6 5 років тому +15

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

    • @raywilson2047
      @raywilson2047 5 років тому +1

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

    • @DjcHuCkNiCe1
      @DjcHuCkNiCe1 5 років тому +5

      @@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.

  • @TheBaller67
    @TheBaller67 5 років тому +382

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

    • @JoeEnigma
      @JoeEnigma 5 років тому +17

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

    • @momoshiggles3631
      @momoshiggles3631 5 років тому +1

      JoeEnigma I ❤️ corny jokes!

    • @liftedlegend710
      @liftedlegend710 5 років тому

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

    • @justice7788
      @justice7788 5 років тому +1

      I would flex this video so hard lol

  • @lildavid7571
    @lildavid7571 Рік тому +17

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

  • @SparkedEd
    @SparkedEd 11 місяців тому +33

    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.

  • @rossross9281
    @rossross9281 5 років тому +272

    The lady on the violin is some kind of genius 👏

    • @benfrancis2321
      @benfrancis2321 5 років тому +1

      Ross Ross. C.R.E.A.M

    • @mr.smellgood2794
      @mr.smellgood2794 5 років тому +2

      Might be the same
      Lady from the Wu-tang Forever intro on Disk 1

    • @GeraldHarris-cf2zh
      @GeraldHarris-cf2zh 5 років тому +10

      She is definetly enjoying this.

    • @jamesmarie
      @jamesmarie 5 років тому +11

      right? the strings are very appreciative on a hip hop beat when done right.

    • @jasonb5511
      @jasonb5511 5 років тому

      Truth !!

  • @stevenschober7269
    @stevenschober7269 2 роки тому +2429

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

    • @marcuswebb3758
      @marcuswebb3758 2 роки тому +143

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

    • @dwaynebeamon5105
      @dwaynebeamon5105 2 роки тому +176

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

    • @iknowwhatimtalkingabout7045
      @iknowwhatimtalkingabout7045 2 роки тому +49

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

    • @Tajonxv
      @Tajonxv 2 роки тому +2

      i said the same thing, it’s crazy

    • @johnellhill6813
      @johnellhill6813 2 роки тому +12

      Yessir! ODB would be proud!

  • @ot7stan207
    @ot7stan207 10 місяців тому +12

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

  • @brightotchereopare5010
    @brightotchereopare5010 Рік тому +49

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

  • @andrewmorris9013
    @andrewmorris9013 3 роки тому +426

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

    • @14mattomatto
      @14mattomatto 3 роки тому +15

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

    • @lawrencemoore3863
      @lawrencemoore3863 2 роки тому +3

      That should be her rap name Violin 🎻 from sholin

  • @frmdahills808
    @frmdahills808 2 роки тому +925

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

  • @RavynCelesteWolfmoon
    @RavynCelesteWolfmoon Рік тому +23

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

  • @adriandarius8360
    @adriandarius8360 5 років тому +824

    This moment is going to be remembered
    Wu tang ! Omg

  • @fabnsavvy
    @fabnsavvy 5 років тому +516

    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 5 років тому +5

      I see you girl!

    • @Millisama
      @Millisama 5 років тому +8

      Michaela Barber you are da real MVP

    • @404Dannyboy
      @404Dannyboy 5 років тому +6

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

    • @fabnsavvy
      @fabnsavvy 5 років тому

      404Dannyboy haha its not too bad

    • @fabnsavvy
      @fabnsavvy 5 років тому

      DaRon Johnson thank you

  • @Fict10n
    @Fict10n 9 місяців тому +3

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

  • @latoyacarter1286
    @latoyacarter1286 9 місяців тому +6

    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!

  • @soroushai2374
    @soroushai2374 2 роки тому +867

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

    • @luplewis9837
      @luplewis9837 2 роки тому +19

      Ya Imo i thought he sounded the best.

    • @tonyadaniel3565
      @tonyadaniel3565 2 роки тому +8

      His voice is 😍👐🏾Buttah...

    • @rbwood1978ify
      @rbwood1978ify 2 роки тому +3

      One of the most if not thee most recognizable voices in hiphop

    • @soroushai2374
      @soroushai2374 2 роки тому +3

      @@christopherburke6279 7:20 and 10:55

    • @elmartinzz
      @elmartinzz 2 роки тому +2

      The Golden arms

  • @netron896
    @netron896 5 років тому +150

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

  • @timmusumba5846
    @timmusumba5846 6 місяців тому +6

    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.

  • @rockvegas6518
    @rockvegas6518 4 місяці тому +8

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

  • @CONSCI
    @CONSCI 3 роки тому +1755

    Wu-Tang is forever!!!

  • @loubenii
    @loubenii 5 років тому +7907

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

    • @marxman300
      @marxman300 5 років тому +183

      That would be insane 👍🏾

    • @SkDysmo
      @SkDysmo 5 років тому +139

      Thats what dreams are made of

    • @walstallion101
      @walstallion101 5 років тому +44

      M.O.P. would be krazy too!

    • @austinhosier8003
      @austinhosier8003 5 років тому +368

      He probably just send a doombot

    • @fiyahan
      @fiyahan 5 років тому +8

      Facts up inna de place fam

  • @valtterivitikka445
    @valtterivitikka445 Рік тому +13

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

  • @hothoops1j
    @hothoops1j 7 місяців тому +2

    Wu-Tang is forever👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @dogood74
    @dogood74 5 років тому +2264

    I wish Meth was there.

    • @dzevadbusnov9665
      @dzevadbusnov9665 5 років тому +87

      Earl Rogers underrated reply

    • @fairplayterrific147
      @fairplayterrific147 4 роки тому +15

      @Earl Rogers Lmao Yooooooo

    • @davidlavoie8540
      @davidlavoie8540 4 роки тому +43

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

    • @whothatniggaonthatnag3510
      @whothatniggaonthatnag3510 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +42

      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

  • @patch9801
    @patch9801 7 місяців тому +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.

  • @tcore7
    @tcore7 Рік тому +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.

  • @groovyy_bastardd
    @groovyy_bastardd 5 років тому +418

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

  • @littlelegfred
    @littlelegfred 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +36

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

    • @WEN-du2hc
      @WEN-du2hc 2 роки тому +24

      Hope all is well brother wu tang forever 💛

    • @MrJohnnyLighting
      @MrJohnnyLighting 2 роки тому +9

      ✊🏾

    • @1Flyingfist
      @1Flyingfist 2 роки тому +5

      ✊🤝👊🤲👏

    • @mehbkz
      @mehbkz 2 роки тому +11

      I feel ya homie, Thanks for sharing ;)

  • @vfrias4039
    @vfrias4039 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @prosperjerome584
    @prosperjerome584 4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @mavm0210
    @mavm0210 4 роки тому +372

    I love how everyone knows each other's punch lines

    • @flipgsp
      @flipgsp 3 роки тому +44

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

  • @everythinghits3779
    @everythinghits3779 5 років тому +631

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

    • @ericjohnson6560
      @ericjohnson6560 5 років тому +16

      Everything Hits except ghost face with the crazy eagle chain

    • @Tom-kl6ys
      @Tom-kl6ys 5 років тому +3

      Gold teeth

    • @misterhorse8327
      @misterhorse8327 5 років тому +7

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

    • @augustpiz6191
      @augustpiz6191 5 років тому +16

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

    • @tylerstanley578
      @tylerstanley578 5 років тому +4

      Hip hop in its purest form honestly

  • @ekowlloyd
    @ekowlloyd 2 місяці тому +3

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

  • @Maastro1981
    @Maastro1981 Рік тому +27

    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!!!

  • @Onslaught516
    @Onslaught516 4 роки тому +1951

    Wu-tang in the senior citizen home going ham lol

    • @orenwilliams1306
      @orenwilliams1306 4 роки тому +5

      Onslaught lol

    • @jeobonilla
      @jeobonilla 4 роки тому +45

      Onslaught put your canes in the air!

    • @LuzMaria95
      @LuzMaria95 4 роки тому +15

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

    • @Seznumerouno
      @Seznumerouno 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @naufrage0
      @naufrage0 4 роки тому +4

      Hahahaha fucking choked on my green tea

  • @MulliganBrothers
    @MulliganBrothers 5 років тому +1632

    the end was insane, never heard anything like it.

    • @ashantimatthew505
      @ashantimatthew505 5 років тому +22

      magical!

    • @da_jeezuss8922
      @da_jeezuss8922 5 років тому +27

      It was great. It reminded me of when i got only built for cuban linx and listened to the whole album front to back. I got to the last track and thought it was just a papa wu skit, but there was that last dart that was the icing on the cake.

    • @MulliganBrothers
      @MulliganBrothers 5 років тому +17

      I see your point I think the stings go really well with it. RZA is probably my favourite though with Ghost and Meth so I might be bias

    • @kayshawn.
      @kayshawn. 3 роки тому +39

      Brolick Scholar you’re smokin

    • @eddieestrada636
      @eddieestrada636 3 роки тому +11

      Y u watch it then .. it wasn’t like he did anything different from the past 20yrs so y watch if ur not a fan .. ooooooo cuz ur a hater got it ur bias opinion is wrong and go kick rocks .. RZA. IS A GOD MC U GOOFY

  • @Natamic26
    @Natamic26 Рік тому +8

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

  • @SubtleHustle72
    @SubtleHustle72 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @The313dash
    @The313dash 5 років тому +422

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

    • @thomaslukeable
      @thomaslukeable 5 років тому +10

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

    • @vincedeboo2739
      @vincedeboo2739 5 років тому +13

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

    • @painkiller1995
      @painkiller1995 5 років тому +5

      Luke Thomas shut the fuck up man lol

    • @MrRottenJD
      @MrRottenJD 5 років тому +1

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

    • @mymompaidforthis9312
      @mymompaidforthis9312 5 років тому

      Never say never.

  • @dubfoot1659
    @dubfoot1659 5 років тому +42

    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.

  • @fromtheinvisibledeskofmiked
    @fromtheinvisibledeskofmiked 9 місяців тому

    We never get tired of watching the greats of groups!

  • @AE-to2cd
    @AE-to2cd 9 місяців тому +1

    Dope! We need more of that!!

  • @oliviah.4741
    @oliviah.4741 4 роки тому +705

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

    • @FelicityGemini
      @FelicityGemini 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +4

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

    • @abdoulnasser4342
      @abdoulnasser4342 4 роки тому

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

    • @maxh9579
      @maxh9579 4 роки тому

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

    • @FelicityGemini
      @FelicityGemini 4 роки тому +1

      @@maxh9579 mmk

  • @Papabandana
    @Papabandana 4 роки тому +819

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

    • @torysummerford9655
      @torysummerford9655 4 роки тому +49

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

    • @ceejaay1800
      @ceejaay1800 4 роки тому +91

      @Parental Guardian yea u sound stupid af bruh

    • @algorhythm83
      @algorhythm83 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому

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

    • @cameronkauhega2962
      @cameronkauhega2962 4 роки тому +2

      I think she shouldn't copy just one his own

  • @arvinternationalinc.7350
    @arvinternationalinc.7350 Рік тому +5

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

  • @cormackjames
    @cormackjames 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @dvdndsWill
    @dvdndsWill 5 років тому +230

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

    • @tylerdurden3560
      @tylerdurden3560 5 років тому +3

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

  • @bluen0tez
    @bluen0tez 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +28

      I was thinking where's method 🤔

    • @evanrosenlieb8819
      @evanrosenlieb8819 2 роки тому +19

      I was shocked they went for glaciers of ice without ghost

    • @shinobishawnie3071
      @shinobishawnie3071 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @raniahaverkotte9933
      @raniahaverkotte9933 2 роки тому +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.

  • @diamondonpurpose9145
    @diamondonpurpose9145 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @MrKingvenom77
    @MrKingvenom77 Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @MoiraRussell
    @MoiraRussell 5 років тому +613

    NPR HAS JUSTIFIED THIS ENTIRE FRICKIN' YEAR

    • @nullunit
      @nullunit 5 років тому +3

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

    • @theonlydkdreng
      @theonlydkdreng 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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.

  • @baxtalu8186
    @baxtalu8186 3 роки тому +1556

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

    • @marcusburrell1906
      @marcusburrell1906 3 роки тому +107

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

    • @baxtalu8186
      @baxtalu8186 3 роки тому +11

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

    • @Dankster
      @Dankster 3 роки тому +16

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

    • @javi__...
      @javi__... 3 роки тому +21

      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 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @Pandoraaa76
    @Pandoraaa76 9 місяців тому

    I ran into them in San Pedro, Ports o' Call many moons ago. 💜💜💜

  • @terrythefatshark.4174
    @terrythefatshark.4174 8 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @cl20999
    @cl20999 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +2

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

    • @cl20999
      @cl20999 5 років тому +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 5 років тому

      CL e

    • @ECWmanrules2528
      @ECWmanrules2528 5 років тому +1

      well said man

    • @rickybroomfield6430
      @rickybroomfield6430 3 роки тому

      Word

  • @bfrazell
    @bfrazell 5 років тому +428

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

  • @partoz0
    @partoz0 Рік тому +2

    Wow I can't even express how happy I am to see my childhood stars still got it

  • @kristiry7964
    @kristiry7964 8 місяців тому +2

    The synergy is mind blowing

  • @arnaudchevalier4830
    @arnaudchevalier4830 5 років тому +146

    "Npr in the description"
    Setlist :
    Classic

  • @quesoranchero
    @quesoranchero 5 років тому +81

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

    • @artofwargh
      @artofwargh 5 років тому

      Platform platform platform.

  • @Toispoon1000
    @Toispoon1000 7 місяців тому +2

    One of the greatest Tiny desk concerts ever!!

  • @alldaymagazine
    @alldaymagazine Рік тому +12

    Brings back teenage memories!

  • @nolliegrows1135
    @nolliegrows1135 3 роки тому +1097

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

    • @gregcook3264
      @gregcook3264 3 роки тому +11

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

    • @josem.santiago9490
      @josem.santiago9490 3 роки тому +16

      Young odb.....👍💥🔥💥🔥💥🔥💀

    • @AlvaroLaugeton
      @AlvaroLaugeton 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @vaenh-gd6214
      @vaenh-gd6214 3 роки тому

      @@Leo-xw8qd 6 t

    • @SixStringFiasco
      @SixStringFiasco 3 роки тому +99

      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

  • @SilvaFoxMC
    @SilvaFoxMC 5 років тому +644

    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 5 років тому +26

      SUPERVILLIAN!!!!!!!!

    • @Hawkeye42nd
      @Hawkeye42nd 5 років тому +34

      If Phife was still alive Tribe would be incredible

    • @bake30
      @bake30 5 років тому +7

      And Meth?

    • @eatcheapperth2877
      @eatcheapperth2877 5 років тому +2

      #respect brother! DOOOoooom!

    • @SilvaFoxMC
      @SilvaFoxMC 5 років тому +1

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

  • @jjones9909
    @jjones9909 8 місяців тому

    These guys are legendary!

  • @ZandeKongo
    @ZandeKongo 4 роки тому +518

    Deck's verse is still the hardest opener to any track, ever. Just lethal.

  • @jacobgoldberg3355
    @jacobgoldberg3355 2 роки тому +320

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

  • @scottmiller6270
    @scottmiller6270 9 місяців тому

    Love me some Wu! Thank You NPR

  • @pandaberserk3390
    @pandaberserk3390 Рік тому +2

    i never really got into hiphop music but for sum reason the wutang samples and beats i really love as group and when there solo their always great . wu tang and outkast are the only ones i go back to on my playlist.

  • @zachwill4190
    @zachwill4190 3 роки тому +720

    I can guarantee they have the best back yard BBQs.

    • @dbpropertymaintenance8660
      @dbpropertymaintenance8660 3 роки тому +5

      In the HOOD

    • @LordLucario99
      @LordLucario99 3 роки тому +10

      you think they hang out outside of work these days?

    • @inthahous87
      @inthahous87 3 роки тому +2

      They don't all get along

    • @samkirk2383
      @samkirk2383 3 роки тому +2

      They gonna bring the rukus!

    • @inthahous87
      @inthahous87 3 роки тому

      @@ryanboyle7513 its not U God is not cool with Rza and The chef wasn't cool with method Man for a while I aint lying do ur research foo

  • @Dugihowza
    @Dugihowza 5 років тому +92

    You can tell Raekwon and GZA love Young Dirty