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Miguel Performs Live On BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Square
Miguel Performs Live On BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Square

Miguel Delivers A Steamy Live Performance Of "Coffee" On The BBC

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It's probably a safe bet that "Coffee," the latest runaway success from R&B wild man Miguel, is going to have a similar trajectory as an actual cup of java--burning hot and energizing at its onset, beautifully sustaining for some time following and, perhaps, a bit tiring later as things cool off. But at the moment, at least, the buzz is very real (and if you consider what he actually means by "coffee," it's never going out of style) and Miguel capitalized this week by taking a full live band to BBC Radio 1's "Live Lounge" program for a stellar performance of "Coffee," which nailed the catchy, emotive power the studio cut and was lacking only in its Wale-less-ness.

"Coffee," of course, will appear on Miguel's upcoming Wildheart LP which is set to drop on June 29th and features a long list of steamy, intricate new numbers (some of which you can preview here). Miguel also stuck around the BBC's digs to perform "Hey" by the British punk act Slaves, which in itself turned out to be a captivating moment. You can preorder Wildheart today via iTunes (and we strongly suggest doing so) and watch both "Coffee" and "Hey" below. Also, check out a full list of Miguel's summer tour dates below.

"Coffee":

"Hey":

Miguel Summer Tour Dates:

July 24 – Austin, TX – Emo’s

July 25 – Dallas, TX – South Side Music Hall

July 26 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live – Ballroom

July 28 – New Orleans – Joy Theater

July 29 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle

July 31 – Philadelphia, PA – The Theatre of Living Arts

Aug. 1 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall

Aug. 2 – New York, NY – Terminal 5

Aug. 4 – Boston, MA – House of Blues

Aug. 5 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

Aug. 7 – Westbury, NY – The Space at Westbury

Aug. 8 – Atlantic City, GA – The Music Box

Aug. 9 – Portland, ME – State Theatre

Aug. 11 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy

Aug. 12 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Hall

Aug. 14 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre

Aug. 15 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue

Aug. 16 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland

Aug. 18 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theater

Aug. 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

Aug. 21 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre

Aug. 22 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Theatre

Aug. 23 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo

Aug. 25 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater

Aug. 26 – Ventura, CA – Majestic Ventura Theatre

Sept. 1 – San Diego, CA – North Park Theatre

Sept. 2 – San Pedro, CA – Warner Grand Theater

Sept. 4 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Forever Cemetery*