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Fat Joe brought more than three decades of hip-hop to NPR’s Tiny Desk with a 10-song performance featuring some of his longtime collaborators.
The Bronx rapper welcomed Remy Ma, Jadakiss, Stove God Cooks, Stevie Mackey and Dre of the production duo Cool & Dre for the November 5 performance. Together, they delivered a set that blended familiar hits with songs from his latest album, Organized Rhyme.
The appearance also marked Fat Joe’s return to the popular NPR concert series five years after his Tiny Desk (Home) performance. This time, however, he performed at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., with a live band and several special guests.
Fat Joe brings longtime collaborators to Tiny Desk
The Fat Joe Tiny Desk performance celebrated the relationships and music that have shaped his career.
Remy Ma joined him for two major crowd favorites, “Lean Back” and “All the Way Up.” Both songs remain important moments in the rapper’s catalog.
Jadakiss also appeared during the set. He joined Fat Joe for “New York” and “The Aroma,” while Stove God Cooks and Remy Ma contributed to “The Aroma.”
Meanwhile, Stevie Mackey brought his vocals to several performances, including “I Won’t Tell” and “Feelin a Way.”
Dre also joined the group, contributing background vocals. His appearance added another connection to Fat Joe’s longtime musical collaborators.
The 10-song setlist mixes hits and new music
The performance featured 10 songs, moving between earlier releases and material from Organized Rhyme.
The complete setlist included:
- “Million Dollar Intro” featuring Stevie Mackey
- “Cocababy” featuring Remy Ma
- “(Ha Ha) Slow Down”
- “I Shot Ya”
- “New York” featuring Jadakiss
- “The Aroma” featuring Jadakiss, Stove God Cooks and Remy Ma
- “Feelin a Way” featuring Stevie Mackey
- “I Won’t Tell” featuring Stevie Mackey
- “Lean Back” featuring Remy Ma
- “All the Way Up” featuring Remy Ma
The closing selections brought two recognizable Fat Joe collaborations back into the spotlight. Remy Ma joined him for “Lean Back” and “All the Way Up,” giving longtime fans another opportunity to experience the records in a live setting.
Fat Joe’s return follows his 2021 Tiny Desk performance
Fat Joe previously appeared on Tiny Desk in 2021. At the time, NPR’s home-concert format brought the performance to his UP NYC sneaker store rather than its headquarters.
Five years later, his return offered a different setting and a larger group of collaborators. The new performance also reflects his continued connection to hip-hop while introducing songs from his latest project.
Organized Rhyme provides part of the musical foundation for the set. The album features collaborations with artists including Jadakiss and Pusha T, alongside production from longtime partners Cool & Dre.
Watch Fat Joe’s NPR Tiny Desk performance
The Tiny Desk stage gave Fat Joe an opportunity to revisit his catalog while sharing the spotlight with artists who have contributed to different chapters of his career.
The appearance brought together classic collaborations, newer material and live musicianship in one intimate performance.
Source: NPR Music
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