Villano Antillano: Tiny Desk Concert
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Published 2023-10-06
October 6, 2023 | Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Villano Antillano kicked off her Tiny Desk Concert with a Britney Spears-approved message: Dump. Him.
"Yo Tengo un Novio," off the Puerto Rican rapper's debut LP, La Sustancia X, called out the toxic, controlling expectations of one of her ex-jevos. Through her sharp Caribbean flow, Antillano broke down the confines of monogamy in her first song before casting light on drug use and escapism as a means of queer survival in "Kaleidoscópica."
Throughout her performance, Antillano showed why she's one of the most exciting voices in Latin trap and reggaeton right now. She flaunted her sexual prowess on "Cuero," and "Cáscara de Coco," then intentionally honored her religious upbringing and place in the church, which she noted isn't always a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ communities. The artist keeps proving that socially conscious lyricism and unfiltered joy can — and should — go hand-in-hand.
SET LIST
"Yo Tengo un Novio"
"Kaleidoscópica"
"Cuero"
"Cáscara de Coco"
MUSICIANS
Villana Santiago Pacheco: artist
Luis Ortiz: vocals
Bayron Feliciano: vocals
Amarilis Ríos: percussion
Barba Blanca: keyboards
David Diaz: bass
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Anamaria Sayre
Director/Editor: Maia Stern
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Keren Carrión
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Estefania Mitre
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Kara Frame, Hazel Cills
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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All Comments (21)
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The very last song is a religious one very popular among protestant conservatives in Puerto Rico, who have been trying to boycott Villano's concert this month because it "threatens decency." Troll of the year 🔥🔥🔥
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La Villana is currently one of the most creative rappers in Latin America. Her existence and presence as a Latin transgender woman in the industry is SO important. Eres increíble Villana, genia 🛐
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La actitud de las chicas del coro lo es todo 🔥. Simplemente ✨Diosas ✨
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She is an icon, she is a legend... and she is the moment!
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I'm loving the energy between her and her background singers! New fan!!
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I've been a fan of her since her bizarrap session, she has a great style. Love to see her here as well!
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This is incredible. VA is eloquent, with overflowing riz, intentionality, and playful intellect. The self-belief she has is contagious!!!!! Qué feliz verla en Tiny Desk!!!
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Villana que orgullo verte representándonos en lo ALTO. 🇵🇷🌸
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El panita del piano. Tremendo.
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i love hearing her songs with a live band, there’s just something about it that feels like the most authentic version. still like the studio versions but this is my new favorite!!!
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Villana tan espectacular como siempre😍😍😍- Saludos desde MÉXICO 🇲🇽
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she's so sweet and insanely talented, I love her uniqueness, she was so needed in the music space!!
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She has a great flow and writes her own bars unlike many in the music industry, pushing boundaries for other LGTB+ artists in Puerto Rico and elsewhere. Congratulations Villano for another accomplishment on your check list
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Wow. Nunca le había puesto tanta atención a Villano Antillano y la neta rifa muy muy cabron. Gracias NPR por estas sesiones de tantísima calidad. Gracias por abrir mis oídos.
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5:57 "Mi Milkshake Revienta pasiones, gavilan". Me matan (en el buen sentido) las referencias a nuestra cultura PoP en tus letras. 🤩
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Recién la descubrí hoy y me encanta toda su actitud!
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I love Villana, she ate this. Obvio la música de ella no es para todo de ustedes pero no les cuestan seguir pasando para ver otro videos.
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La más bella !!!! La mejorrrr! Nuestra Villana🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
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ROMPIÓ DEMASIADO, GRACIAS UNIVERSO POR TRAER A VILLANA AL MUNDO
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Te amo, Villana. Gracias por el corito pentecostal. También los canto de vez en cuando en la ducha. Me traen recuerdos agridulces, pero forman parte de lo que soy. Orgullosa de ti. 🇵🇷
