‘The most influential storyteller’: Houston legend Brad ‘Scarface’ Jordan graces NPR’s Tiny Desk

‘The most influential storyteller’: Houston legend Scarface graces NPR’s Tiny Desk (NPR TINY DESK)

Is my Mind Playing Tricks On Me, or was this one of the best, most prolific Tiny Desks Concerts we’ve seen?

Houston’s own Brad ‘Scarface’ Jordan recently performed for the NPR Music series and the internet can’t stop talking about it.

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If you don’t know, Scarface is a founding member of the legendary rap group hailing from the 713, the Geto Boys.

The group, which got their start in Houston’s Fifth Ward, consisted of Scarface and Willie D, and the late Bushwick Bill.

The Geto Boys: A look at the history of the Fifth Ward rap group

According to the Texas State Historical Association, they are also “one of the first groups to pioneer what critics would call the “gangsta rap” genre within hip-hop by telling the real and fictional stories of the life of marginalized people in urban communities like Houston’s Fifth Ward.”

In his NPR Tiny Desk performance, Facemob brought out the multi-talented producer Mike Dean. On vocals, Jordan brought the incomparable voice of Steven “Spud” Howard alongside him as well as Takai “Cookie” Hicks and Peigh Jones.

Peigh Jones also played the guitar with Corey “FunkaFingers” Stoot. Josh Henderson and Jason “The Bishop” Allen were featured on the keys. On drums, Savar Martin, and on bass, Anthony “Antboogie” Nicholson.

There was even a special appearance from one of Face’s son, Bryce Jordan.

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Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.

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