T-Pain Full Concert | NPR MUSIC FRONT ROW

To mark the one-year anniversary of the most popular Tiny Desk Concert ever and the 10th anniversary of his debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, we hosted T-Pain at our Washington, D.C. headquarters. The inimitable Floridian performed a short set of classics, both his own and others', and a brand new, never before heard song from his forthcoming album, Stoicville: The Phoenix.

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SET LIST

"Tipsy" -- 0:42
"Officially Yours" * -- 3:26
"Can't Believe It" -- 8:41
"A Change Is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke Cover)" -- 13:25
"Bartender" -- 18:34
"Need To Be Smokin" -- 20:59

* New song.

Director: Mito Habe-Evans; Producer: Frannie Kelley; Videographers: Colin Marshall, Julia Reihs, Cameron Robert, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineers: Andy Huether, Josh Rogosin, Neil Tevault; Special Thanks: Chris Berry, Saidah Blount, Bobby Carter, Kate Drozynski, Kiana Fitzgerald, Savoy Jefferson, Ashley Messenger, Abby O'Neill, Matt Sheren, Cedric Shine, Justin Winn; Executive Producer: Anya Grundmann

[mhbackman]

T-Pain, please... PLEASE record a full album of songs in this style. I have listened to your Tiny Desk concert from last year countless times and would love for you to create more music that showcases your outstanding voice.

[morlun]

This video didn't even appear for me when I searched "T-Pain". Youtube...stop messing with us. This video DESERVES to have millions of views.

[takeiteasytigerny]

Who's here in 21 still rocking out. T-Pain needs his flowers ASAP.

[FrancisFabricates]

Hey guys he DIDNT USE AUTO TUNE on his first album, but his second one which had a lot blew up and he got told overwhelming that he was nothing without it. He has been fighting since the 90’s to be allowed to sing like this. It’s a huge moment for him. Something to enjoy and celebrate.

[soulfulofnoise]

T-PAIN is a genius. He literally changed pop music forever. Please put some respect on his name.

[thman]

I’m just finding this in 2020 I feel so cheated out of life right now

[danieleckholz]

T-Pain is one of the best musicians I know.
I really appreciate him in the music industry, keep on going T-Pain!

[prittybrowneyess]

NPR we need another tpain concert like this😩😍💜💜💜💜

[justinbrooks]

this guy is one of the most talented guys in the world. most underrated

[pradbitt]

wtf youtube?? why didn't you recommend this after the first npr i watched?

[kingthembabuthelezi]

T-Pain is literally attracting all the good energy he puts out, everyone saying good things about him is a beautiful thing 👏🏽

[sabrinawoods]

Hearing this concert in mid 2022 my god this man is as golden as that tie! Shoutout to NPR for bringing him back and doing this for the fans for the culture. This man deserves all his flowers he absolutely blew it down again!!

[chocolate]

T-pain should just start doing Neo-Soul altogether.

[ear_rsa]

No way, it's 5 Years later and quite frankly I feel robbed.
YouTube you own me my 5 gaddam years of this gaddam good music. Gaddamit!

[spdcrzy]

T-Pain is a throwback to when lounge singing was THE best way to get noticed. Powerful but controlled vocals, range, stamina, performance chops, and showmanship. He's got it all.

[bioladinho]

t.pain is so fucking talenteed, and i love his personality and huge sense of humour, and truthfulness and sincerity and openness, just a already amazing dude!! if you ever see this t.pain, thank you for giving it all!

[robosdrumworld]

That Keyboard player and Bass player is locked in for real!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[MsRonimo]

T-Pain possess that level of Musical Genius that comes out effortlessly. Like Steve, Michael, Donny, phenomenal.

[sangriawalker]

I must admit. Im upset im 7 years late on this. The shoutout to his wife made me feel blissful! T pain is unproblematic and genuine just a dope guy. Now lets get an acoustic album. No pressure.

[jeaninehill]

I can say I have had a crush on this dude since forever