Wiz Khalifa’s Kush & Orange Juice came out 15 years ago. To honor the anniversary, the Pittsburgh emcee assembled a group of Tiny Desk veterans, Pennsylvania natives and his DJ to reimagine highlights from the classic mixtape, plus tracks from Kush & Orange Juice 2, its similar, yet a more mature follow-up.

“Something was happening during the entire show and lots of us in the room could feel it. We were waiting for him to engage with us, but he didn’t. I stepped in after a few songs to remind him that it was OK to do so — still, nothing. But then, after “Crime Bud and Women,” Wiz spoke to the audience for the first and only time, wiping away tears: “You made me cry. F*** y’all!”

Wiz had a host of family and friends present in this very intimate setting, including his father. And he did say how much he loves performing. But honestly, this sonic masterpiece was good enough to hit the tear ducts.

SET LIST
“Red Eye”
“Mezmorized”
“The Kid Frankie”
“Never Been”
“Up”
“Crime Bud and Women”

MUSICIANS
Wiz Khalifa: vocals
Kenneth Wright: music director, bass
DJ Bonics: turntables
Uncle Bubz: keys
Russell Gelman-Sheehan: guitar
Kendall Lewis: drums