Thursday, November 17, 2022 — The crowd’s energy permeated the walls this Thursday at Big Night Live, Boston for Lupe Fiasco. With the majority of his audience being life-long fans, their intimate bonds showed out.
While preparing to photograph his show, a friend of mine offered their excitement: “My older brother raised me on Lupe, he taught me what is what and has remained one of my top artists. His lessons are engrained into me, into my soul.”
Lupe’s music radiates love and strength, offering brotherly advice that has a huge impact on his fans. Watching your childhood legend preform as a young adult is energetically transformative, the crowd clearly had a hard time containing their excitement.
His eternally youthful presence bodes well for his performance; the moment he enters the room you can sense the fun, soulful vibrance of his personality. Dancing with the crowd and pointing at fans brought his music to life. His talented drummer is no minute detail, his beats and energy only enhance the performance’s experience.
Scoping out the venue for the next best shot, I observed security guards throughout the venue pause to admire their childhood icon. Watching members chat with excitement offered an intimate experience for the entire audience.
Leaning in towards the stage as he shared stories with the viewers, you could sense the immense respect his diverse following has. With a generational fanbase spanning not only generations but also demographics, this inclusive atmosphere felt warm and welcoming.
His outstanding stage presence coupled with die-hard fans cultivated a unique experience for live performance. All I can say is, I hope you are able to watch your childhood sensation preform to feel the support and gratitude that emulated here, today.
xoxo,
Masterhead Live
Review by Charlotte Biancardi
