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The numinous performance came to an end as Badulla Oblongata beautifully belted her final melody, leaving the crowd in complete awe. Wearing an oversized silver coat, funky wool boots, and a signature Badu staple-a high crowned black bowler hat- the singer’s cool, contemporary style enhanced her regal stage presence and fans’ viewing pleasure. ( Noelani Sapla)Īnother show-stealer was Badu’s distinct clothing which flowed with her as she danced around the stage, jamming to the captivating music. Badu dressed extravagantly with a black bowler hat, a large fur coat and numerous accessories leveling up her outfit even more. A fan favorite, “Tyrone,” received passionate sing-alongs from the amused audience. Progressing through the evening, the energy intensified with a combination of soul groove and energized funk that creatively incorporated warm colors and stunning visuals in the background. Scintillating beams of light descended from the sky and formed a pyramid behind Badu as she sang, “Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?” and awakened nostalgia in many, blissfully performing her beloved neo-soul discography. The intoxicating rhythms displayed her classic and much-loved repertoire of songs from Baduizm, Mama’s Gun, and New Amerykah Part Two.
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22 – Erykah Badu at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air TheaterĪfter four interminable years since her last visit, the undisputed godmother of soul -Erykah Badu- graced the San Diego stage again for her nationwide tour, “Live from Badubotron,” igniting a trance-like state for listeners at the Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater.Īccompanied by her signature eccentric persona and Dos Negros’ orchestra, Badu greeted the audience with the iconic song “Hello,” sending free-flowing waves of dreamy, soulful vocals and live beat-making tones to the delighted crowd. With the chance to fully sing with their chest while dancing away their struggles – who needs therapy when you have Rod Wave to help overcome your deepest sorrows? It felt like many people in the crowd had been holding in intense pain and emotion, which was suddenly conjured up by two seconds of the tune from “Heart on Ice” and a passionate scream of the chorus. Throughout the set, there was a massive momentum shift in the crowd from elation to revelation. Wave covered a lot of ground in his show, beginning with selections from his hit-heavy 2019 project “Ghetto Gospel” and ending with songs from the deluxe version of “Soulfly.” This was all a setup to time Wave’s emergence through the makeshift “Soulfly” pyramid center stage with the intro to Jeezy’s regional hit “Trap Star,” aligned with an elaborate timer counting down on a large screen. The house DJ bided the time between sets by exclusively playing mid-2000s Young Jeezy hits like “Soul Survivor.” (Something which this humble arts & culture editor deeply appreciated.) Rod Wave performing “Green Light” from his 2019 project “Ghetto Gospel.” ( Noelani Sapla) Īfter NoCap departed, there were a few moments when the crowd leapt to their feet because of movement on the stage, only to be massively disappointed when a stagehand descended from behind the curtains. He performed his biggest hit “Ghetto Angels” twice (despite only performing seven songs), and led a spirited round of “Free YB” chants, referring to his friend, incarcerated rapper Youngboy Never Broke Again. On nearly every track he rapped the final verses acapella, providing intimate moments with the audience - but not without his singing voice cracking a few times. New Orleans rapper NoCap then emerged as the show’s primary opener. 20.īefore the main event, a number of his affiliates drifted on and off stage like pestering flies, dropping a couple of verses before dipping stage left, including fellow Florida rapper OMN Twee and Houston emcee DJ X.O. As a stop on the last leg of his “Soulfly” to support his March 26 album of the same name, Wave performed nearly a nation away from his West Florida origins on Oct. Known for his piano-laden beat selection which resembles a church ensemble and an eye-opening lyrical focus on mental health, Wave’s painful tales of heartbreak and being down on his luck resonate with a large audience. Who says Wednesday evenings can’t be for sulking AND partying? Rod Wave says so. 20 – Rod Wave Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater Erykah Badu welcomed fans of all ages to her Badubotron tour with a show-stopping performance of “Hello.”