Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign performed a historic show in Haikou, China as part of their Vultures Listening Experience tour. The show was a landmark event for the two performers. Kanye and Bianca Censori’s daughter North West, adding a personal touch to the unforgettable event
The setlist was a compilation of fan favorites and new tracks off their highly anticipated collaborative album, Vultures. Instantly recognizable ‘Ye classics like “Gold Digger” and “All of the Lights” had the crowd in full sing-along mode, while the new sounds of Vultures showed a maturing Kanye. Ty Dolla $ign’s smooth vocals and R&B influence gave another layer to the performance.
It was held in the tropical city of Haikou, on Hainan Island, known for its beaches and international events. Setting up a grand music event, the location itself was filled to capacity with thousands of excited fans who were ready to witness Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign entertain them. Right from the beginning of the event, excitement filled the air as crowds had begun cheering long before the start. It was a colorfully vibrant atmosphere that reflected China’s increasingly widened openness to the works of international artists, particularly in places like Hainan, which has been positioning itself as a host for major global events.
Kanye West did not disappoint. Mixing in a repertoire of his own iconic hits with tracks off the new album Vultures, the rapper summoned a performance to remember. Songs such as “Gold Digger” and “All of the Lights” got the crowd singing, while it’s really the new material that excites fans. Tracks off of Vultures showcase an evolved Kanye sound that treads between sharp production and raw lyrics.
Ty Dolla $ign brought the voice in: so smooth. He was into genre-bending long before it was considered cool to do so. He joined Kanye for a number of tracks and brought in his R&B vibe to the equation. The powerful energy these two created simply took the crowd from beginning to end.
The concert, although a successful event, did have some controversies running prior to its organization. Kanye West has always been a controversial celebrity, and some inflammatory remarks that he said in the past did raise concern, especially in a country with a conservative political environment such as China. People were really skeptical as to whether the government would allow the event, since Kanye had made comments about politics and social issues on more than one occasion.
But the Chinese authorities gave the green light, and nothing really big happened at the concert. Observers were expecting protests or disruptions; strictly, the atmosphere was related to the music. Fans were so excited to see the artists, and local controversies about Kanye just faded into insignificance amidst the general excitement of the night.
