Nelly Furtado's Tiny Desk Concert is full of mysteries and excitement. From the logistics of fitting her and her team into the space to her signature closed-eye singing style, there's plenty to wonder about. And let's not forget the cool vibes of backup singer Jim Beanz belting out Timbaland's catchy hooks. But despite the mysteries, it's clear Furtado and her crew had a blast jamming out to 11 tunes, including hits like "Promiscuous," "Maneater," and "I'm Like a Bird."
During the performance, Furtado shared a funny story about how she got involved with Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On" remix. It all started back in 2001 when Missy spotted her on MTV rocking Adidas shell-toes and Princess Leia buns. Next thing she knew, she was invited to jump on the remix, which never got an official release but was a hit on urban radio. Keyboardist Hrag Sanbalian even nailed the iconic sample, sending everyone back to 2001 with shouts of "reeee-mix!"
But it wasn't just old hits getting love at the concert. Furtado also treated fans to her latest single, "Love Bites," released just this week. She explained how the DJ community's remixes of her tracks inspired her to get back into the music scene, and the crowd was loving every beat.
And let's not forget the fun banter during the show. Furtado joked about feeling a bit nervous before the performance, but it was all in good spirits. With each seamless transition and infectious energy, it's no wonder the audience was left wanting more.
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