Watch: Willow Smith performs at Tiny Desk concert

Willow Smith performed "Big Feelings" and other songs from her forthcoming album, "Empathogen," at an intimate show for NPR. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Willow Smith performed "Big Feelings" and other songs from her forthcoming album, "Empathogen," at an intimate show for NPR. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

May 1 (UPI) -- Willow Smith took to the stage in a new episode of NPR's Tiny Desk series.

The 23-year-old singer and actress performed her new single "Big Feelings" and other songs during the intimate show, released Wednesday.

Smith kicked off her set with "Symptom of Life," a single from her forthcoming album, Empathogen.

She also performed "Split," "Wait a Minute!," "Run!," and "Big Feelings."

Smith was joined by vocalist and guitarist Liso Lee and musicians Zach Tenorio, Mohini Dey and Taylor "The Pocket Queen" Gordon.

Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Trey Smith, from left to right, attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party in 2022. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI
Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Trey Smith, from left to right, attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party in 2022. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI

The singer told NPR ahead of the concert that she "just wants to feel it and be in the vibe."

Willow Smith attends the Chanel Metiers d'Art Collection Paris Cosmopolite show in Tokyo in 2017. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
Willow Smith attends the Chanel Metiers d'Art Collection Paris Cosmopolite show in Tokyo in 2017. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

"First time performing with my beautiful new band and we pull up <Tiny Desk>," Smith wrote on Instagram. "I couldn't be more grateful and honored to be able to share divine joy through this music!! Can't wait for you all to experience the new album."

Smith will release Empathogen, her sixth studio album, on Friday. The album is her first since Coping Mechanism, released in October 2022.

Smith is the daughter of actor Will Smith and actress and talk show host Jada Pinkett Smith.