Karol G: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Published 2021-05-27
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Anamaria Sayre | May 27, 2021
Colombian reggaetonera Karol G floats between styles on this wistful Miami set with the breeziness of a pop star who knows no boundaries – or maybe it's the calculus of an artist who has built a career on subverting them. Her personal, unapologetic flourish has allowed her to top the Billboard charts of a genre with limited female participation, and even less superstardom.

Her signature bichota energy is subtle, yet pervasive in her stripped-down Tiny Desk (home) concert. Flanked by an illuminated all-women band, Karol G's authentic command of the intimate moment and its intended audience is unmistakable. She's stepping down from atop the glossy sets and sparkly stages to share secrets — lessons learned during her sudden ascent about humility, grace and empowerment — with the millions of niñitas who will watch this concert, enraptured by her effortless confidence and smooth Spanish bars.

Without a doubt, Karol G strikes a perfect balance here of vulnerability and star power, taking us on a journey through her many iterations. She deftly moves from a ballad-like rendition of urbano mash-up "Créeme/A Ella" to a soulful performance of trap corrido "200 COPAS" (her proclaimed favorite song at the moment) with Mexican Regional cariño Danny Felix. Closing with a first-ever live performance of the dreamy duet "CONTIGO VOY A MUERTE," she marks the end of the concert with a nod to her roots. Intertwined with fellow Colombiano Camilo, Karol G expresses gratitude and pride; she is the unguarded depiction of a superstar eternally enamorado with her fans and her country.

SET LIST
"Créeme/A Ella"
"200 COPAS"
"CONTIGO VOY A MUERTE (feat. Camilo)"

MUSICIANS
Karol G: vocals
Sus Vasquez: guitar
Anastasiia Zaichenko: bass
Guilliana Merello: drums
Bryn Bliska: keyboard
Camilo: vocals
Danny Felix: guitar

CREDITS
Video: José Emilio Sagaró, Chris Cabrera
Audio: John Buitrago, Will Madera, Fernando Argento

TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Abby O'Neill
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Production Team: Kara Frame, Bob Boilen, Gabrielle Pierre
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

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All Comments (21)
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  • @araitazuko9893
    I’m from Japan. Just listened to Karol G for the 1st time and I just adore her. She’s a freaking diva!
  • @maracabrera9823
    No había visto este video completo! 🥹 solo cuando Camilo y Karol cantaban esa canción ❤ hermosas palabras de Karol para Camilo. Eres grande Karol G ❤❤❤ Ansiosa espero por tu Tiny Desk de Mañana será bonito 🌸
  • @ken4722
    Escuchando esto desde Kenia, África. Usé Google Translate para encajar aquí jajaja. La música es asombrosa. No puedo escuchar lo que dicen pero estoy enamorado. Amo a todos ustedes cantantes españoles. ¡Gracias! ¡Gracias! ¡Gracias!
  • @drew5059
    I’ve been learning Spanish for about a year now and it makes me so happy that I can understand Karol G since I’ve been a big fan of hers for years. I’ve just begun to be semi conversational in Spanish and I’m so proud of how far I’ve come. The language really is beautiful.
  • @camilofernandez2972
    increible esta mujer, me tapo la boca y se llevo todos mis prejuicios, gran admiracion por esta mujer que lucha contra un sistema dominado por hombrs y nos llena de arte. les juro que jamas pense que diria esto de KAROL G hasta a mi me sorprende, pero necesitaba comentarlo
  • @paulanavarrete5755
    Bellísimo todo Karol g. Con Camilo la rompieron. Me encantó esa canción la letra la pasión con la que la cantaron.. felicidades a los 2! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 Santiago del Estero
  • @Rothinternaffe
    Hablo solo un poco espanol y eso es el primero tiempo leyendo las traducciónes de "contigo voy a muerte" y lloro. Gracias Tiny Desk y Karol G! Saludos de Alemania
  • @nikitawindsor608
    Yo como que vivo debajo de las piedras 😮 como no había escuchado esto de mí Reina hermosa @karolg ❤ precioso en verdad, me encantó ❤
  • @charlizebocks6729
    I'm from South Africa and I absolutely love her music even thought I don't know what it means 🥺❤❤
  • @mariamargaritabaezarodrigu8339
    Eh visto este tiny Desk miles de veces ❤ y miles de veces lo vuelvo a repetir !! 2024 lo seguimos reproduciendo que grande eres Carolina
  • @katanichole1674
    Impecable majestuosa presentacion mi Karol que orgullo ser mujer 🫶🫶🫶💛💙❤️
  • @NicolasMor
    Las armonías que hicieron cuando cantaron “CONTIGO VOY A MUERTE ”💞🌈🌌💎
  • @carolinaruiz9337
    No es el tipo de música que escucho peroooo hay que reconocer el talento . Esta chica canta muy bien en vivo , y su banda compuesta por chicas , es lo mejor … comienzan a romperse los moldes y eso es estupendo
  • @noirberries
    I don't understand Spanish, and this is my first time hearing Karol G's name, and now I have been listeningto this session on repeat!!
  • @ayelebgallardo3565
    Amé la versión acústica de "Contigo voy a muerte" con Camilo, suenan tan bien juntos!
  • @thisisgabs12
    Amo que haya cantado “A ella”, es mi canción favorita de Karol