NPR’s latest Tiny Desk Concert featuring R&B powerhouse Teedra Moses has fans buzzing for two reasons: her incredible performance celebrating the 20th anniversary of Complex Simplicity and her striking resemblance to legendary actress Phylicia Rashad, which had social media talking!
Teedra Moses’ Tiny Desk Concert: A Celebration Of ‘Complex Simplicity‘
To mark two decades since the release of her debut album, Complex Simplicity, Teedra Moses graced the Tiny Desk in a stunning all-red ensemble, paying homage to the iconic color she wore on the album’s cover.
This moment was years in the making, as Teedra had been patiently waiting for the perfect time to hit the NPR office and honor the milestone.
Her set was pure R&B bliss, featuring timeless tracks from her debut album, with appearances by her longtime collaborator J. Black and Tiny Desk alum Durand Bernarr.
Fans were treated to hits like “Caught Up,” “Complex Simplicity,” and the original and remixed versions of “Be Your Girl,” with Kaytranada’s version closing out the unforgettable performance.
Setlist Highlights:
- “Caught Up”
- “Complex Simplicity”
- “You’ll Never Find (A Better Woman)”
- “No More Tears”
- “Be Your Girl”
This performance wasn’t just about the music—it was a nostalgic dive into the era when Complex Simplicity reshaped R&B’s soundscape.
The album’s candid lyrics and balance of hard truths with sultry vibes influenced a new generation of R&B queens, including SZA, Summer Walker, and Ari Lennox.
🎥 Watch the full concert below:
Phylicia Rashad Goes Viral
Shortly after Teedra’s concert dropped, fans couldn’t help but point out her uncanny resemblance to actress Phylicia Rashad, best known as Clair Huxtable on “The Cosby Show“.
Social media was flooded with tweets comparing the two queens, with many marveling at their strikingly similar features.
Fan Reactions:
She looks so much like Phylicia Rashad, it's insane. https://t.co/0NnLCJMkpa
— Ma$on (@FirstGentleman) November 25, 2024
Phylicia Rashad as Claire Huxtable
— Ave (@SebastianAvenue) November 25, 2024
Teedra Moses as Clairvoyant https://t.co/rKV7HnZWXd pic.twitter.com/acb13zHVry
Have we ever seen Phylicia Rashad and Teedra Moses in the same room?!?!👀👀👀
— Business Bae | PCOS enthusiast (@Businessbaec) November 25, 2024
Teedra Moses is really just Phylicia Rashad with an elite voice. It’s hilarious every time I see her.
— TMTG (@Jo_GotGame) November 25, 2024
WAIT. You’re telling me that wasn’t a deepfake video? Teedra Moses looks like Phylicia Rashad EVERY DAY? pic.twitter.com/EolaibQcYE
— idk (@_OverdozeOn808s) November 25, 2024
A Milestone Worth Celebrating
Congratulations to Teedra Moses on 20 years of Complex Simplicity!
Her Tiny Desk Concert was a masterclass in timeless R&B, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for her.
Here’s to many more years of incredible music and success.
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