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This is the handle of the "taper"—the individual who recorded the show. "Perks" is a well-known taper in the live music community (often sharing work on sites like Live Music Archive or Dimeadozen) known for high-end equipment and excellent positioning.

Live recordings like this are typically traded within the taper community. You can often find similar legal, fan-recorded sets on the Meshell Ndegeocello collection at Archive.org. Meshell Ndegeocello 2018-03-27.mk5.perks.flac16

This concert took place just weeks after the release of her covers album, Ventriloquism (released March 16, 2018). The setlist likely features her unique, moody reinterpretations of 80s and 90s R&B and pop hits like TLC’s "Waterfalls" and Sade’s "Smooth Operator." Technical Breakdown of the Filename This is the handle of the "taper"—the individual

Refers to the microphones used, likely the Schoeps mk5 capsules. These are legendary in the taping community for their "ruler-flat" frequency response and ability to capture incredible detail in live settings. You can often find similar legal, fan-recorded sets

Subtle use of electronics and acoustic guitars.