When Marvin Sapp was booked to close out NPRs Black History Month programming with a Tiny Desk Concert, there was an expectation that it would be a big cultural moment, but the set is outperforming what anyone could have imagined. In just two weeks, Marvin Sapp’s Tiny Desk Concert amassed 1 million views, and continues to be a viral sensation on social media. Additionally, the set was the 12th most viewed video on YouTube only hours after it debuted.
“This is surreal,” says Sapp. “I’m just soaking in the fact that people are responding so much to this Tiny Desk Concert. I had a lot of fun doing it and was honored by the invitation. Still, this response is beyond my wildest imagination.”
Sapp's performance which debuted on the NPR Music Youtube channel on Friday, February 28, 2025, features some of his most popular hits hits that span more than three decades in music and ministry.
You can now watch Marvin Sapp’s extraordinary 18-minute Tiny Desk Concert on Youtube right HERE.
Here is the set list:
- "I Believe"
- "Not the Time, Not the Place"
- "Grace and Mercy"
- "Perfect Peace"
- "Shout Unto God"
- "Here I Am"
- "Praise Him in Advance"
- "You Are God Alone"
- "He Has His Hands on You"
- "My Testimony"
- "The Best in Me"
- "Never Would Have Made It"
Marvin had this message to share on social media about what being featured on the series meant for him.
"I’m deeply honored to share that I’ll be performing on @nprmusic #tinydesk for Black History Month. This platform is more than just a stage; it’s a cultural touchstone, a space where music is stripped down to its purest form, allowing the message to resonate even louder.
After 30+ years in this genre, it still humbles me that people find my voice, my perspective, and my melodies relevant. Longevity in this industry isn’t promised, and to still be invited into these spaces, to still have something to say that connects, it means everything.
I don’t take it lightly. And trust me, this moment will be special. Stay tuned."
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