With over 15 years in the rap game, Big Sean has pretty much seen it all. The Detroit rapper brought his string of hits to NPR for his soul Tiny office concert debut.
Sean delivered one of the most extensive setlists Tiny office story on Wednesday (March 27) as he took viewers on a journey from the Finally Famous mixtape days through his emergence as a mainstream titan as part of Ye's GOOD Music label.
“It's something my kids can look back on, something my family can look back on to see where I was in my career,” he said of the show that serves as a time capsule for those watching years later.
Big Sean kicked off his set with the thoughtful “Memories” before running into “Nothing Is Stopping You,” “Blessings,” “My Last,” “Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay” and more.
He recalled his humble beginnings as a “mixtape rapper” and how critics tried to measure him. Hall of Fame The album did not live up to expectations after its successful debut.
“I remember it was a stressful time for me because when my second album dropped, it didn't do as well as my first album. People were saying, “Downward recession – it's over for him.” He thinks I'm crazy,” he said. “Then I was able to lock in and do my third album which was Dark Sky Paradisewhich is one of my biggest albums.”
Sean honed his vocal range on 'Play No Games' and then moved into anthems like 'All Me', 'Beware', 'Bounce Back' and 'One Man Can Change the World' before finishing with 'I Don' t F–k With You” banger.
The 36-year-old finished his set by teasing an upcoming album “coming soon”.
Big Sean returned from hiatus with his sharp single “Precision” last week.
Watch the performance below.
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