Lecrae — NPR Tiny Desk Concert, Washington DC, 2026

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Why this recording

Producer Bobby Carter's note gives a key to “Die for the Party”, a 2024 track inspired by Kendrick Lamar's “Watch the Party Die”, in which Lamar wonders what Lecrae would do. The eight-song set fits into under eighteen minutes, opening with “Coming in Hot” and closing with “I'll Find You”. The band, with two keyboard players, trumpet, a DJ and two backing singers, is fully credited, as is the crew: direction and editing by Joshua Bryant, audio mix by Josephine Nyounai.

— Simon Janvier, live-sound professional and editor of the catalogue

Recording technical sheet

Rights-holding channelNPR Music
Source statusOfficial — broadcaster or organiser
Uploaded
Exact runtime
ResolutionHD (720p+)
Directed byJoshua Bryant
Mix formatDedicated multitrack mix
Source qualityProfessional (multi-camera)

Metadata checked on YouTube on 29 September 2026; direction, camera setup and sound documented by the editors.

Published on August 16, 2026 by

Filmed at the NPR Music offices in Washington, D.C., behind Bob Boilen’s desk, this Tiny Desk Concert by Lecrae was published in April 2026. The American Christian rapper, a leading figure of faith-based hip-hop, became the first Christian rap artist to perform in this celebrated format. Backed by a full band featuring keys, bass, drums, trumpet, a DJ and background vocalists, Lecrae delivers a stripped-down, tightly arranged live set true to the intimate spirit of the Tiny Desk series. The performance moves through eight songs from his catalog, including ‘Coming in Hot’, ‘Die for the Party’ and ‘Tell the World’, blending spiritual lyricism with genuine stage energy. This live session offers a rare look at Lecrae’s musicianship in an acoustic configuration, far from his polished studio productions. Ideal for fans of hip-hop, gospel and live soul, the video documents a landmark moment: the recognition of Christian rap by one of the most respected institutions in American music. An authentic full concert, available on livconcert.com within our catalog of live captures and DJ set recordings.

Setlist

  1. Coming in Hot
  2. Spread the Opps
  3. I'm Turnt
  4. H20
  5. Die for the Party
  6. Bless You
  7. Tell the World
  8. I'll Find You

Personnel & credits

  • Lecrae — vocals / rap
  • Lawrence Swoope — keyboards
  • Reshard Baham — keyboards
  • Joshua Dunham — bass
  • Nate Robinson — drums
  • DJ Mykael V — DJ
  • Joe Williams — trumpet
  • Madicin — backing vocals
  • Liz Vaughn — backing vocals
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The only recording of Lecrae gathered here, but NPR Tiny Desk, Washington D.C. holds 101 in all.