The LOX: Tiny Desk Concert

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Bobby Carter | August 2, 2024
Experience with a live band is a prerequisite for most artists who want to play the Tiny Desk. The space isn’t kind to groups who aren’t locked in with each other and it will fully expose a lack of preparation. In the case of The LOX, chemistry has allowed the group to prevail in any environment. It’s the primary element of the trio’s longevity, so we all took a chance to build this performance from scratch. It took the audience a second to figure out what was happening, but the “woos” in tandem with the music affirmed everything. After 30 years in the game, we experienced The LOX, fresh and new again.

The trio of Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch might not spring to mind when it comes to rappers who work with live bands. Established in Yonkers, N.Y., in the 1990s, the group specializes in gritty street anthems, usually best presented with two turntables and a microphone. The LOX utilized the typical tools of the trade three years ago to dominate The Diplomats and reinvigorate the rappers’ careers in their Verzuz battle. The band assembled here consists of Tiny Desk alumnus Carrtoons and Kiefer, Daru Jones on drums and vocalist Le’Asha. The arrangements added a level of sophistication never heard before from The LOX, and for the grand finale, they brought a string section — or “more band,” as Styles put it.

SET LIST
“All for the Love”
“Recognize”
“Good Love”
“Good Times”
“By Your Side”
“Kiss Your A** Goodbye”
“Money, Power & Respect”
“We Gonna Make It”

MUSICIANS
Jadakiss: lead vocals
Styles P: lead vocals
Sheek Louch: lead vocals
Carrtoons: bass, musical direction
Kiefer: piano
Daru Jones: drums
Le’Asha: vocals
Technician The DJ: DJ
Lelia-Michelle Walker: viola
Keith Colon: violin
Clarke Randolph: violin
Johnny Walker, Jr.: cello

TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
Audio Technical Director: Josephine Nyounai
Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Mitra I. Arthur
Audio Engineer: David Greenburg
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Alanté Serene
Tiny Desk Copy Editor: Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins

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23 thoughts on “The LOX: Tiny Desk Concert”

  10. I met Jada Kiss and Sheek last summer when they came to perform at the 02 arena. As soon as i saw Sheek coming out from their black truck i recognised him straight away and believe me sincerely folks, i haven't met them before but they are my all time favourite group. So i guess i should be able to recognise them at anywhere and at any time. As i saw Sheek, cos he was the first person to step out from their tour bus, i shouted his name like, "eh yooo! Sheek Louch"! What's up my men"? Like we went to the same high school. Jada was calm and lay back. I asked Jada, "where is Styles P"? Apparently, they wouldn't let him in to the UK at the time. We met at 02 Intercontinental Hotel to be precise. And we all sang 'Recognise' together and took some pictures together.

    Bless them.

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