Unlike many of their ’90s peers who leaned heavily on beat machines and samplers, 8Ball & MJG incorporate live instrumentation into their music. That translates here, as the band kicks off the set with a few instrumental bars from “Pimps” before 8Ball goes straight into the title track off the 1993 debut album Comin’ Out Hard. Then they fire off three songs from 2004’s Living Legends and close with “Space Age Pimpin’.”

It’s uncommon for our favorite groups to maintain their unity; when they do, the bonds often fade, leading to a strictly business-oriented relationship. And, yet, 8Ball & MJG exemplify familial camaraderie, which radiates throughout their Tiny Desk concert.

SET LIST
“Comin’ Out Hard”
“Memphis City Blues”
“You Don’t Want Drama”
“Forever”
“Space Age Pimpin’ “

MUSICIANS
8Ball: vocals
MJG: vocals
Marcus Malone: keys
Tony Gentry: guitar
Doc Samba: bass
Carlos Sargent: drums
DJ Tab: DJ
Keia Johnson: background vocals
Marcus Scott: background vocals