Phony Ppl NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

March 4 2019 Bobby Carter -- I wish I could've savored that moment longer Phony Ppl lead singer Elbee Thrie said to me as we rode the elevator down following the band's Tiny Desk performance I'll never forget this Throughout the set you see Thrie scan the entire office taking mental inventory of the entire experience Phony Ppl is a group that emits a vigorous energy on and off stage In this case the spirit was exchanged between the band and the NPR staff from the moment they gathered behind the desk and gave a zesty greeting The Brooklynites formed in high school and stand out as one of a handful of R B bands in the industry that makes eclectic choices in fashion and lyrical narratives Their fifth full-length 2015's Yesterday's Tomorrow was praised for the way the band seamlessly melds jazz R B and hip-hop After consecutive residencies at the Blue Note jazz club in New York City and a tour with rapper Pusha T Phony Ppl arrived at the Tiny Desk more refined than ever They entered the building like they were shot out of cannon with guitarist Elijah Rawk spending a hefty chunk of his prep time twisting his hair Right before the cameras started rolling we unsuccessfully scrambled to hide their bag of shea butter If you look closely you'll spot it sticking out next to our turntable Donning a black turtleneck and sweaters they invited returning guest Braxton Cook on saxophone to play their four-song set They opened with Compromise a highlight from Yesterday's Tomorrow and locked into an up-tempo pocket as if it was a second skin From there they wove in three more songs including two from their latest project m 'z -ik Set List Compromise One Man Band Cookie Crumble Why iii Love the Moon Musicians Elbee Thrie lead vocals Elijah Rawk guitar Maffyuu drums Aja Grant keys Bari Bass bass Braxton Cook saxophone Credits Producers Bobby Carter Morgan Noelle Smith Creative Director Bob Boilen Audio Engineers Josh Rogosin Videographers Morgan Noelle Smith Kaylee Domzalski Kimani Oletu Editor Kimani Oletu

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