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The architect of the Juvenile/Cash Money Records sound, DJ Mannie Fresh, became the glue that pieced it all together.

to handle background vocals, along with string players from the Louisiana Philharmonic for the grand finale. Juvenile sourced The Amours from right here in D.C. Another Tiny Desk vet from New Orleans, Jon Batiste, flew in from London just to be a part of the set. Tiny Desk alumni and New Orleans natives Trombone Shorty and Alvin Ford were brought into the fold. The pressure to deliver was palpable in the planning stages but as the band was assembled, my expectations were exceeded. Juve, like some rappers in his class, had never heard of our little nook in Washington, D.C., but he soon found out. His viral reconsideration led to a few DMs, which led to a few phone calls, and the date was set. His response ignited Black Twitter, launching a barrage of tweets and reposts of favorite performances at the Desk, as fans implored the "T.C.

That was Juvenile's response to Twitter user request for him to play a Tiny Desk concert back in April. "WTF is a Tiny Desk and no!" are the words that led to one of the most publicized journeys any musician has taken to get to NPR headquarters. This month of carefully curated shows is a celebration of Black artists expressing themselves in ways we've never seen before, and of the Tiny Desk's unique way of showcasing that talent. Together, these artists represent the past, present and future of Black music. NPR Music is celebrating Black Music Month with an array of brand new Tiny Desk concerts.