Alanté Serene | February 16, 2024
Tinashe has never been one-dimensional. With the many titles of singer, songwriter, producer, engineer and dancer under her belt, she came to the Tiny Desk and proved just that. A snow storm may have kept many Washington, D.C. natives in their home that day, but Tinashe was at the office bright and early with an infectious smile and spirit that would warm up any chill in the building.
Since starting her music career in 2007, Tinashe has created songs in genres spanning from pop to electro-R&B. And as the Aquarius said herself, “at this point, I’ve really demonstrated that I don’t necessarily fit into one genre.” At the Tiny Desk, Tinashe presents cuts from several different projects. First, comforting the crowd with the vulnerability of “Treason,” from her album BB/Ang3l, accompanied by a vibraphone which she plays live for the first time ever. Tinashe switches gears with “Unconditional,” the Kaytranada-produced track off her album 333. Then the artist performed one of her self-proclaimed favorite tracks, “Touch And Go,” from her album Songs for You. To conclude her high-energy set, Tinashe performed her breakout single, “2 On,” right on time for its 10-year anniversary. As I sang, danced and cheered along with the rest of the crowd, I thought to myself, this is a show worth trekking through the snow for.
SET LIST
“Treason”
“Unconditional”
“Touch & Go”
“2 On”
MUSICIANS
Tinashe: vocals, vibraphone
Darion Ja’Von: drums/musical director
Zach Fenske: mandolin, electric guitar
Sean Rosati: acoustic guitar
Edwin Carranza: bass
Phil Lewis: keys
Caleb Vaughn-Jones: cello
Crystal Alforque: violin
TINY DESK TEAM
Producers: Bobby Carter, Alanté Serene
Director/Editor: Maia Stern
Audio Technical Director: Neil Tevault
Videographers: Maia Stern, Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Catie Dull
Audio Engineer: Hannah Gluvna
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Zayrha Rodriguez
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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So good
She did that. Simply put.
She’s incredible. I met Tinashe at the airport in brazil back 2015 after she opened for katy perry’s prismatic tour and she was so nice, it was early morning so I took some time to process what happened that day ❤️
I love this!!! I agree that the sound of the instruments took a spot over Tinashe's singing, but she did great nonetheless and I much rather hear these songs with new instruments either way. I never liked "2 On" but this new version, all grown up and sexy, is right up my alley!
Kudos to the whole band and NPR… and Tinashe of course, these re arrangements were all interesting and original 🥰
94 Method Man on the cello
And what about "Touch & Go"? I feel so spoiled that she choose my favorite track from Songs for You! It's one of her best compositions, and I so much enjoyed the new bridge she sang with that powerful break right after! Gave the song a whole new impact 💗
I wish this was longer! I saw her a few weeks ago in concert and she was amazing 🤩
We done it 💯I love her💯
Can’t believe she didn’t do Needs
We need an acoustic Tinashe album she sounds so good it's giving Fiona Apple Tidal vibes at the start, same with Ivy queen loooove love seeing Urban artists trying new things
So very talented , tinashe never disappoints ❤
Great album. One of the best in recent years all genres. Expansive, exciting, enigmatic. Thera lots of sexiness in that room 🥵
Absolutely stunning as always, Nashe
Why did this make me so emotional?? I'm crying from the beauty lol wasn't expecting that😂
For some reason the instrumentals are so overpowering that I find it hard to listen to the end, but no hate
Marimba>>>>
Love her. Always going to stick beside her to ❤. Been a fan since she came out with that song 2 on.
This is her moment! Been a fan of Tinashe for 10 years. Just met her and saw her live 2 weeks ago in Tampa. She's a star! Stream her albums. 😉
I'm always be a big fan of her ❤ Tinashe
Love her my absolute favorite!