Isaiah Rashad finally made his Tiny Desk debut, and he made the most of it 🔥👀
Backed by a full live band, horns and background vocalists, Zay ran through 13 songs spanning more than a decade of his catalog, from “Heavenly Father” and “West Savannah” to “Wat’s Wrong,” “Headshots” and music from his new album, ‘IT’S BEEN AWFUL’ 💿
Stripped of the studio production, the performance puts a spotlight on something that’s always existed underneath his music: the blues, soul and live instrumentation that fit naturally around his laid-back delivery. NPR described the set as a chance for Zay to reflect on everything that’s happened since ‘The Sun’s Tirade’, with songs touching on family, addiction, sexuality and the vulnerability that has defined his writing ✍️
For an artist whose music has always felt deeply personal, Tiny Desk might be one of the best settings we’ve gotten to hear Isaiah Rashad in yet 🙏
How did y’all feel about his performance? 🤔
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