Vallejo, Calif. native LaRussell has infiltrated the rap industry in a way so many artists only dream of doing. Determined to stay “majorly independent,” the rapper built his own musical infrastructure right in his Bay Area home. LaRussell’s popular “Backyard Residency” concerts are quite literally held in his backyard, and the artist and his homies bring his backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk for what feels like a party with your most fun friends.

 

 

LaRussell makes sure to please both day one fans and new listeners with a jam-packed setlist that melds some of his best tracks together. He smiles and dances his way through a high-energy performance that solidifies his spot as one of the most memorable Tiny Desk Concerts witnessed.

SET LIST
“Glory”/“Do That Lil Dance You Be Doing”
“GIVE ME A BEAT!”
“Caught Up in My Head”
“Hood Cry”/“Perfect”
“10s, 20s, 50s, 100s”/“Test Ya Nuts”/“Once Upon a Time”/“WHAT WE DOIN!?”
“When I Come Home”/“GT Coupe”

MUSICIANS
LaRussell: vocals
Hokage Simon: piano, keys
ClayDough: keys
MadeByHarry: guitar
Michael Prince: violin
Tione: saxophone
Jimmy Toor: flute
Shante: vocals
Malachi: vocals
Tietta: vocals
Splash: vocals