Chromeo: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
With a nod to DC's own funky go-go music scene of the '70s, their band was outfitted in go-go-style matching uniforms custom embroidered with the words "Funk Lordz". The breakdown at the end of the song "Don't Sleep" was a fitting tribute to NPR's hometown, Washington, D.C.
The Philadelphia based line-up included keyboardist Eugene "Man-Man" Roberts and legendary percussionists Rashid Williams and Aaron Draper who have played with the likes of John Legend, Jill Scott, The Roots, Adele, and Erykah Badu. Eric Watley filled out the low end with Dave 1 on electric guitar and P-Thugg on bass, rounding out the sextet.
The band played three tracks from their fifth album, Head Over Heels. They tossed in the backbeat-thumping "Jealous (I Ain't With It)" from 2014's White Women in a medley that opened the energized set. Listening to Chromeo is a joyous affair. Watching them get funky with a stellar band behind The Desk for the very first time, it's impossible to sit still.
Set List
"Count Me Out/Jealous (I Ain't With It)"
"Don't Sleep"
"Must've Been"
Musicians
Dave 1 (Vocals/Guitar), P-Thugg (Bass/Talk Box), Eugene "Man-Man" Roberts (Keys), Rashid Williams (Drums), Eric "E-Watt" Whatley (Synth Bass), Aaron "A-Drape" Draper (Percussion)
Credits
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Bronson Arcuri, Kaylee Domzalski; Production Assistant: Brie Martin; Photo: Cameron Pollack/NPR
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