On April 5th, 2019, American rapper A$AP Rocky performed at the Jamsil Arena in Seoul. The Harlem native had just kicked off his international “Injured Generation” tour to promote his third studio album Testing. Testing was released in 2018, and although it received mixed reviews, the album is noted for its experimental elements, which were apparent in his concert performance. This is the second time A$AP Rocky had performed in Korea since 2013.
The concert started off with a white sheet descending from the ceiling lights, the sheet was used to create a silhouette of A$AP Rocky dancing while the song “A$AP Forever” blared. A$AP Rocky performed several songs from Testing, and several other hit songs, such as “Peso” and “Wild for the Night.” A$AP then dedicated his hit song “F**kin’ Problems” to all the women in the crowd. Being a ladies’ man, several women threw their bras on stage, which was heavily encouraged by A$AP Rocky. A$AP Rocky had such a lively attitude that kept the crowd interacting with him. At one point, A$AP mentioned returning to Korea because of the energetic vibes the crowd created.
To calm the rowdy crowd, A$AP Rocky performed “L$D” in dedication to all trippy people by saying, “I want you to feel drugs flowing through your body.” A$AP Rocky also held a moment of silence for his deceased friend, A$AP Yams, a business associate of A$AP Rocky and a major component in A$AP Rocky’s rise to fame. When asking who he did everything for, the crowd screamed, “YAMS!” Afterwards, A$AP hyped the crowd up once again by performing “Yamborghini High”, a song dedicated to A$AP Yams.
As a long-time fan of A$AP Rocky, I felt a personal connection to the rapper. His energy, vision, and confidence made the concert memorable and hard-hitting. A$AP Rocky, using the crowd’s energy, created a dynamic performance that had everyone swaying their bodies. A$AP Rocky is not afraid to progress in terms of experimenting with his music and fashion. Being a renaissance man, A$AP Rocky created a unique performance by displaying his personality and experimental values.
Written by Alexa Bituin | Staff Writer
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