Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae has earned a reputation with her bold blend of R&B, electronic, and hip-hop. She just concluded the whirlwind tour with Sabrina Carpenter called “Short n’ Sweet,” kicking off on September 23, 2024. You shall see fans rave as the two talented talents meld together.
Currently on tour, Amaarae shared some thrilling insights about her journey, creative process, and dynamics of performing with Carpenter.
It all started with a personal connection. Amaarae was, well, an early fan of Carpenter’s, and Carpenter had invited her along on tour after discovering the singer via a friend.
Amaarae expressed her surprise and joy over the invitation, saying:
“It was such an honor to be asked by someone I admire. “She’s so musical! It’s everything from pop, country, rock, just watching and learning from her has been amazing for me”.
The real admiration herein sets the tone for a collaboration between the two and brings forth the respect they have towards each other’s artistry.
The tour is a great balance of Carpenter’s sweet pop style and Amaarae’s bold, genre-bending performances. Amaarae has this edginess to her that Carpenter feels brings a whole new level to her live performances. “Having Amaarae on tour with me is like having that splash or color into my shows,” Carpenter said.
But this dynamic not only enriches the concert experience; it also allows Amaarae, she jokes, to open up into “Taylor Swift territory” to a wider audience.
Amaarae’s newest EP, Fountain Baby, has made a milestone in this musician’s career by showing the growth of the artist. Touring with established names like Carpenter influences her sound and gives her extremely valuable exposure.
“Every show is an opportunity to learn more about myself and push beyond my limits,” she added. Amarrae is focused on impactful lyrics her audience will appreciate, and this concert tour allows for a showcase in versatility.
Less about the music and more about the vibrant atmosphere created to engage fans from all walks of life, the “Short n’ Sweet” tour is all about entertaining audiences everywhere. Amaarae’s genre-bending style complements Carpenter’s pop sensibilities, making for a concert experience that is as dynamic as it will be memorable.
“We want our shows to feel like a celebration of music,” she explained. “It’s bringing people together and sharing our stories through our songs.”
After the North American leg of the tour, which includes stops at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center, Amaarae will hit the road with Childish Gambino on international dates. For Amaarae, it is another growth opportunity in her career and one that reflects on all the hard work she has put into perfecting her craft.
“I’m proud of where I am and the music I create,” she said, reflecting on her journey.
The tour is high-energy filled, from performances that showcased Amaarae and Sabrina Carpenter’s respective rare talents. Considering how much respect each artist has toward the other, this collaboration is really going to go down in North American history.
In a world where music is often a bridge between cultures, Amaarae and Carpenter are proving that creativity knows no boundaries. Theirs is not only a concert tour, more than anything else, but one cosmic celebration of diversity, artistry, and the power of music to unite us all.
