Uchis moved fluidly throughout her discography, with seamless transitions that showcased her versatility.
I mostly stood back and vibed along to Uchis’s blend of pop, R&B and latin music. While there were some additional songs I was hoping to hear, Staples definitely impressed with what he did bring.Īnother change in scenery and a transition back to the main stage brought out Uchis, whose music I’ve always enjoyed despite not knowing too much of it very well. Still, Staples made sure to end with one of his most aggressive and well-known songs “Norf Norf,” closing out a surprisingly intimate set with bombast. These were some of my personal favorites during the show, allowing for another side of the typically braggadocious rapper to shine through. There were also moments where the energy was lowered for more somber and introspective moments like “SUNDOWN TOWN” and “TAKE ME HOME,” which was entirely performed by Staples sitting down. Songs like “Big Fish” from 2017’s “Big Fish Theory” and “FUN!” from 2018’s “FM!” mixed in well with newer tracks like “MHM,” “THE SHINING” and the recently released single “MAGIC.” Staples mainly focused on tracks from his fantastic 2021 self-titled album, but he also threw in some fan-favorites and older cuts. In contrast to the other artists, Staples used no external elements, letting his music and performance speak for itself. Nothing that Touchdown performed stuck with me in the same way as later artists, but I still couldn’t help but get swept up in his energy and unique presentation.Ī quick break saw the initial set torn down as Staples took to the smaller stage. In front of a set reminiscent of a construction site, Touchdown moved through a handful of singles that spanned multiple genres, from hip-hop to alternative R&B to an acoustic ballad. with a game-show style intro bringing out Touchdown to the tune of the crowd chanting “Get the mid off the streets.” The show kicked off promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Two stages were utilized across the show a large main stage with multiple levels of digital screens and a smaller stage a few hundred feet in front with a path leading between that separated the general admission pit into two sections. Touchdown was the artist I knew the least, but I had been impressed with his appearance on Tyler’s “RUNITUP” and was looking forward to seeing what he might offer. I also began listening to Staples and Uchis around 2017, and have a huge amount of respect for both artists. The lineup also featured bilingual pop singer Kali Uchis, rapper and California native Vince Staples and up-and-coming genre-bender Teezo Touchdown, all artists I was at least somewhat familiar with before the show.
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