The vinyl marks the eighth anniversary of the performance
Eight-time award-winning producer, songwriter, artist & director, Anderson .Paak announces a limited edition vinyl release of his critically acclaimed 2016 performance on NPR Tiny Desk, celebrating the eighth anniversary of its debut. Featuring his band, The Free Nationals, each vinyl will also be signed by Anderson.
The performance has gone on to amass over 108 million views, standing as the second most-viewed video of the series behind Mac Miller. Featuring his band, The Free Nationals, the performance includes four of Anderson’s most iconic tracks – “Come Down,” “Heart Don’t Stand a Chance,” “Put Me Thru,” and “Suede.”
“Thank you Tiny Desk for the beautiful platform and for giving us our most viral performance on the web, and thanks to everyone that it has reached and inspired in some way,” Anderson shares. “We hope you enjoy this exclusive Vinyl release of the performance that changed everything for me and my band.”
The announcement arrives the month before Anderson hits the road to tour his Grammy Award-nominated second studio album, Malibu, which was released on January 15, 2016, to critical acclaim. During his fall tour run, he will play Malibu in its entirety. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-date tour kicks off on Wednesday, September 18th in Bend, OR at Hayden Homes Amphitheater with additional stops in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more before wrapping up on Sunday, October 13th in Atlanta, GA at Lakewood Amphitheatre. Special guests Maurice Brown and Gawd will join on all dates.
With all four tracks spread onto Side A and Side B, the limited run of vinyl brings the performance to life, allowing fans to own a piece of the special moment forever.
