![]() ![]() The show progressed into about four parts, all with different weather scenes flashing across the screen and marked by a different word, such as “Seeking” or “Falling”. The see-through, mesh, nude bodysuits and panty-hose type face masks were difficult to take in at first, but like all aspects of the Yeezus show, the artistic purpose was apparent. Opening up strong with “On Sight” and popular single “New Slaves” the energy started high and got the audience hooked to the performance aspect of the show involving his eccentrically dressed dancers. Having previously seen pictures of the mountain, I was excited to experience it from so close and also being in such close proximity to the catwalk. Lamar took it up a level, despite having an impressive lights show and stage set-up for an opener, by bringing out local favorite, Tech N9ne, to the stage.Ī 45-minute wait later, while West’s crew set up the formidable stage which consists of a huge mountain and giant, moving, round screen hovering above the crowd and catwalk that extended through the entirety of the floor section. Despite this, the opening act, Kendrick Lamar, another well-known rapper, started off strong with well-known hits “Poetic Justice” “B**ch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” “m.A.A.d City” “Swimming Pools (Drank)” and “Money Trees” that were all crowd favorites. The Sprint Center ended up being, very oddly, filled up on the floor and three sections on either side. The night started off better than I could have imagined my friends and I were automatically upgraded to floor seats, along with everyone else who had purchased tickets in the back half of the arena. ![]() With this slight hesitancy, accompanied with an overflowing eagerness to witness this sure-to-be spectacle, I made my way to West’s concert, Yeezus, Dec.3, at the Sprint Center. Sure, the man’s ego can barely fit through the door, but he pushes boundaries and accomplishes what he wants, which no one can rightfully look down upon. Even if you think he’s a douche, which he is, you still think he’s a little brilliant. Kanye West is the artist you love to hate. ![]()
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