NPR Music celebrated Black Music Month with a Tiny Desk concert featuring R&B icon Tank, known for his sensual love songs. Tank performed a 14-song medley spanning his impressive 23-year career, transforming the Tiny Desk into a sultry showcase of his musical talent. Born Durrell Artaze Babbs, Tank is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and producer who initially gained recognition as a backing vocalist for Aaliyah before launching his solo career in 1998. Throughout his career, Tank has released several successful albums and singles, earning four Grammy nominations and forming the R&B trio TGT with Ginuwine and Tyrese Gibson. Despite facing hearing loss in his right ear, Tank continues to leave a lasting impact on the R&B genre through his music, songwriting, and production work.