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- The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Abby O'Neill | January 18, 2021
TH1RT3EN, an irreverent and inflammatory new trio conceived by hip-hop star and lyrical savage Pharoahe Monch, has been in the works for five years. Co-conspirators include Daru Jones, a monster on the drums best known for his work with Jack White, and guitar mercenary Marcus Machado. Both the moniker and supergroup were born out of a frustration with the veneer of American society that underestimates the darkness of white supremacy.
"I knew 5 years ago where we headed," Monch shared over the phone. "Sure, we've always done socially and politically aware music, but I'm tired of this "love will win" nonsense. Love may be the most powerful vibrating force, but consciousness is spreading and it's impossible not to be more aware of the evil that has kept the world in complete darkness. TH1RT3EN is the musical personification of me and my comrades at combat."
Shot in a padded "panic" room, this Tiny Desk (home) concert reflects the rage felt by this three-man battalion of rhythm and verbal artillery, shattering genre boundaries in the process. While TH1RT3EN recorded this set in August 2020, as evidenced by Monch's interlude, this four-song set still channels the discontent outside our windows today.
SET LIST
"The Magician"
"Cult 45"
"Scarecrow"
"Fight"
MUSICIANS
Pharoahe Monch: vocals
Marcus Machado: guitar
Daru Jones: drums
CREDITS
Video: Get a Grip Productions, Arianna Thibodeau, Rashad Frett, Josh Therriault
Audio: King of Chill
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Abby O'Neill
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Morgan Noelle Smith
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
Peace to everyone everywhere, this is Pharoahe Monch. Thank you on behalf of the guys and myself for having th1rt3en. In these insane times we are grateful to have been provided a forum to have people see us perform, and for that we are truly honored.
You are and always will be one of the best lyricist to ever be. Thank you for the performance.
Some quality Blues poetry right here bro, been listening to you since the 90's you just keep getting better!
Can we cuddle?
Totally blown away! There is such a passion in what I just heard, great stuff!
Incredible, absolutely Incredible!! and to think this is a contained energy, wait till this pandemic is over n we can pack stadiums to see you cats perform this, SHEESHHH!!!
For those unaware, Pharoahe Monch is the greatest emcee of all time. That is all.
TRUTH
Top 3
Pharoahe Monch
Black Thought
Mighty Mos Def
ONE of the greatest...Rakim, KRS-One, are one and two
That is all 💯
Word
Peace y'all, I'm the producer of Scarecrow (at 8:18 in the video), just wanted to say thank you to everyone that's been showing that joint love, can't wait for y'all to hear it when the album drops on Friday. Salute!!!
Masterful work brother!
@@dr.leestonepsychotherapist thank you sir, truly appreciate that!!!
I salut you!! This is magnificent magic
Shy The BeatYoda super dope!!!!!
After hearing the studio version...that track is HELLA HOT!! 🤘🤘
DARU JONES~~~ drummer of past year, this year, and the next ones !!! I love this band so much 💪✨❤️🔥✊
This album is my introduction to Pharoahe Monch's music and boy am I glad to have come across this album.
Check his stuff with Organized Konfusion and his earlier solo albums. All great stuff.
Wow. Just Wow. Black rockers birthed out of hip-hop narrating the current political landscape done so well! Salute Pharaoah and the guys, Salute Tiny Desk!
I've missed hearing Pharoahe. Not only one of the illest multi syllabic rhymers but he has the best rap hand gestures
0:16 - *The Magician* (3:45)
5:08 - *Cult 45*
8:18 - *Scarecrow* (11:52)
12:57 - *Fight*
[17:12 - Tiny Desk team]
Gracias buen hombre ✌🏻
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I cannot listen to a new Pharoahe Monch song and do anything else effectively. The way he puts words together will make me stop everything to try and comprehend it. Hands down may favorite artist.
This is the best tiny desk concert ever made.
If this was in the TD offices, things would have popped OFF.
I felt like I was in an art museum and the art work was coming to life. You have to watch the drummer, especially during 'Cult 45". THIS IS F'N ART!!!
Really feeling Daru's approach to drumming🔥
His craft is perfected beyond most ! Crazy lyrics , crazy breath control ! He wasn't even out of breath as he spoke after the first joint ! Dag ! Incredible performance by an incredible M.C !!
Bear in mind he has that bad asthma! 😭 Pharoahe is king!! 🔥🔥🔥
@@tumelophenya7035 l Never would have known Monch has asthma ! His breath control is flawless especially with those complex clusters of clever syllables ! One of the best in the entire 🌎 world ! RESPECT !
@@Elevated-yid 💯🔥 he has his craft down to the last detail!
From Organized Konfusion to his solo outings ,into this new band Monch has always been one of the best rappers in the universe.
Along with everything else (which is all amazing) I am mesmerized by that dudes drum style. Wish I could just get a straight cam of him and his unorthodox setup and play style. Love it.
Im convinced its all for show, which in turn makes me not like it. Being different just to be different is weak.
Search daru Jones. He had a drum cam for a Jack white gig.
@@cbt103 Ive been a fan of his for year but it still isnt practical
It’s like playing on the streets with pain containers. AKA Broke people’s drumming
@@ToluRobertson its always so interesting to see non geniuses people have comments on people who level of existence you could never understand. But ya know keep doin what you doin, cus I am not sure hes super concerned, he seems a lil preoccupied...🤷🏾♀️😏🙌🏾
Finally got this album this week and my face melted off. Monch is and always has been incredible. Fan since 91.
It makes me happy to read all the appreciative comments. Music intense, Lyricism off the charts. Rap is alive and well. Thank you Th1rt3en.
In a hospital bed. Healing to th1rt3en. From album. To TH-cam. And Tiny Desk. The sonic cleansing is everywhere. 🔥
This is a powerful and intense performance. I am glad to have NPR have the balls to put this out there for us all to experience. I really love seeing Pharoah spitting fire over live instrumentation! Thank you all!!!
This is the vibe my soul needed on this mediocre Monday Evening.
Evening? What time is it where you are?
or mornin:)
@@bongekandwandwe5205 probably in australia🤷🏽♀️
I was confused😅 it's 12:47 midday here
@@bongekandwandwe5205 oh where are u? Same as here
Pharoahe is one of the best emcees to ever touch the mic.
Literally the most under rated bands in the history of this show
The mighty Pharoahe is your favorite rapper's favorite MC. Period. Other rappers are going to start wearing TH1RT3EN pajamas.
Word.
That’s not gonna keep them cozy enough.
The energy in this is INSANE!!! go bros!
Luv ya bruh... Been listening for over 20 years... Appreciate ya
Pharoahe creating meaningful lyrical soulful music for 30+ years!!!
Wow pm... I am speechless. Legendary performance by the three of you. I’m very grateful and proud yet again. Bravo
Tiny Desk features the artists we NEED to hear
Daru Jones is crazy on the drums man🔥🔥
He puts on a show man 🔥🔥
Aye, and the way hes playing is strangely genius.
This is DOPE!!!! I'm amazed how lyricist like Pharoahe, Black Thought, DeLaSoul just get better as they age. So dope! I'm going to apple music after this.
Don't forget about Tek N9NE and Kris Kallico...
I concur
This is such a phenomenal performance. It was a blessing to see Monch perform at the Kennedy Center just before the pandemic. I will cherish that moment forever!
I've always liked Pharaoh since back in the day! he was one of the only dudes to use lots of melodies in his raps even attempt to sing but in a very unique way. This ensemble compliments his style so well! the musicians he got weave so organically it's so calculated just pure artistry! i know people are feeling this cuz it's REAL.
This was absolutely incredible! When a music project gives you goosebumps because of both the music and the message, you know it’s good!
This is definitely about to be my new favorite album!
Pharoahe Monch wrote the single greatest lyrical line of all time: "Im intellectual, pass more essays than motorcade police parades through east L.A"
The speech on the lad!
My man Monch. I lost my brother early in the Pandemic. I already walked the thin line between funtionality and depression, and I struggled to find a silver lining in a world of darkness. In my darkest moments, the album PTSD was like a reminder I was not alone. I still struggle, I cry and some days I see myself giving up... but Im stronger in the battle. Your music is a beacon. Peace.
Monch is timeless
O my God ……! An international world tour is absolutly necessary once it will be possible !!
SuperMonch 4 ever
What a wonderfull band you created !!
One love 🌝🌍🌚
Pharoahe Monch is one of the greatest rappers to ever spit on the mic!! One of the few rappers that Never laid a bad verse EVER!!
Pharoahe's an alien disguised as one of the dopest rappers on the planet.
Don’t do him like that! He is a Black man
If your top 10 doesn’t include Pharaoh Monch, you’ve f***ed up.
100 percent facts
Crazy that OK, Monch's solos and now this are so different yet all fire.
i just said this in a conversation a week ago.🔥🤯💯
He's easily number 3 for me.
@@adammchugh5456 z
Pharoahe been my dude since the first time I heard Releasing Hypnotical Gasses...
And Prisoners of War. That whole album in fact might be the best ever recorded..not sure what beats it.. maybe only Illmatic matches it’s magic and artistry
@@ghostshipone His verse on POW might be my favorite Pharoahe verse ever!
@@BBell777 you have good taste.. I can’t believe there’s not more like us..
For me it was that verse in Bring it On
That song blew my mind then and now.
Musical , Lyrical, Theatrical .... Pharaoh Monch is sooooo innovative ! Dope drummer , dope guitar player , dope mc ! This project should go Platinum !!!!! I've been a fan since Organized Confusion . ...
Hes been the best ever.
for decades now.
Pharoahe has always been one of the dopest doing this - his cadence is absolutely on another level!
Grateful yall 3 brothas found each other to channel this emotion to music!!
They style never grew old. On point as always. This is a vibe. It all compliments each other so well
Powerful Pharoahe Monch is a blueprint Emcee salute .. Daru Jones has an amazing style..
i didnt know the group. Now i love them
PROPHETIC REVOLUTION.........EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED.........FIRE........BLESS UP MY DEAR BROTHERS
WOW! I have just been introduced to these GENIUS BADASSES!!! I will go listen to the entire album now. Thank you so much!
OMG!!!! PHAROAHE!!! We definitely getting that Th1r3en Album Friday 22nd 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love how he's as animated as his rhymes are intricately written. Phenomenal all around. So glad I got to see him live a few years ago.
How does this not have a million views? These guys are amazing!
Favorite drummer, guitarist is amazing. Let's not forget how on point the singing is also hooks with the weird magical feel, he spits pure fuego!!
I always think that just rapping with a drum like Monch does at the beginning is the best way to show that you have real skills. Crazy style
Phenomenal! I’m loving everything about you! Great performance. Great message. Great music! I’m rocking out this Monday morning! Where have you been all my life? 🤦🏾♀️
Love it My Primo Marcus Machado on guitar , excellente !
How amazing was this. Daru. Marcus. Monch. Holy smokes.
It's 5am in South Carolina. Too early to be jam'n to a Tiny Desk Concert? Nah.😏
This is one of the best Tiny desk, God this is great Gods and G’s.
Absolute legend.. lyrically a-genius & underestimate in are day & age of music .. big up to pharoahe monch & all members in th1rt3en 🙏🏼❣️💯
Thank YOU my bruvvahs for keepin’ it real, holdin’ it down and BRINGIN’ it from the HEART. You have NO idea of the power, hope and courage you just provided for me at the most crucial of times. For REAL. 4EVER grateful for y’all and your skills, talent and commitment to doin’ YOU and livin’ y’all TRUTH. Mad RESPECT.✊🏾❤️🙏🏾
Pharoahe understands me!! 😭 Till today!!! And how Th1rt3en comes together is beautiful and just compliments his style!!! ❤️❤️ Still love from 🇱🇸
The English sound and style has reached across the Atlantic🪂⚽️🏈 Been a fan since Organized Confusion (1993) the evolution of Monch and music in general, is great to watch - from anywhere in the world. 🥋🔥🙏🏽
Music feels like the times...this is super necessary!
This is so freaking hot. Monch is a lyrical genius. On a separate but related note, I don't think I've ever seen anyone play the drums on a drum set that's slanted away from them instead of towards them. This was great.
shout out to Pharoahe, he stays evolving.. marcus and daru also killing it on the guitar and drums.. phenomenal performance.
Much love and fire to these guys right here! Shout out when your passing through England next - we'd love to play a set or two with you
Sick video...major kutos to the crew who shot it this is insane!!
I just found Th1rt3en the other day on Apple music. So grateful, this was awesome!! ❤❤
GOD!... DYAAAAMN!.... Man just what I needed to 2021... Pharoah Monch. 🔥🔥
You cats are 🔥🔥🔥 LOVED IT!!!
Much love!!! ✌
Monch always been nice
I mean...2 years later, and "Cult 45" is a masterpiece. Pharoahe Monch is Top 3 lyricists of all time.
This sesión sounds AMAZING!!! Respect King of Chill. No small feat. An amazing band in the best light!
I can see P.O.S with Pharaoh!!! Absolutely beautiful, powerful, cleansing and artistic sound that's hard to describe!!! WOW salute to Th1rt3en from New Mexico 505 loves Mouch since his O.K days back in the early 90's
This is exactly what the music industry needed
Love you guys!!
✊🏾
Monch one of the goat. The drummer is fabulous and the guy on the strings is incroyable. One love de Montréal.
Whoa- Didn't know what I was in for.
Now a big fan!
Much Love from France
Fire!!! Encore...please!
Pure Genius.
Iconic.
Queen NY, STAND UP💪🏽
Virtuoso lyric to beat/music gels well. Congratulations Th1rt3en. Power trio.
I knew I would like this. I failed to realize how MUCH I would like this.
Perfect Monday release with this 🔥performance. Heads up America you got this ✊🏾
PHAROAH!!! pure artistry, always a Master MC, love is love, love, and I love it!!
Thank you NPR for give us a lovely good music on this quarentine... A lot of respect for all of you guys
Blues, rocknroll , lyricisms. Conscious mind .
I love seeing Pharo continue to evolve as an artist, he's so talented, I enjoyed every second of this Tiny Desk.
What our souls needed and deserved!!!
Griot. Lyricism Matters... Black musicianship does too. So many layers and nuances to unpack-Definitely gonna have to watch twice. This was immersive. Beautifully done fellas 👏🏾🖤✨
he is like a griot! i get a very cool african-poet/post-industrial-bluesman vibe from this
Hip hop @ that level is rock and roll!
This Album is beyond GENIUS🔥🔥🔥 The music., the lyrics., the guitar riffs., the roaring bass lines., the production alone!!! Thank you Thirteen 💯
Had me in the first 10 seconds 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
snapped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can't talk about Eminem When the Pharoea is still alive lyrical miracles in flesh full of substance for your souls!!!
Can't wait for Friday!!!!!
Too me
When it comes to rocking the mic, Pharaohe is number 1 no questions asked!
sick... saw Pharoahe Monch live here in Auckland quite a few years ago and he was amazing!