Morphine Prince 101,663 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Azealia Banks delivered a career-boosting, drama-free set during her afternoon slot at Coachella on Friday (April 10). The Harlem rapper, who's become known more for her online spats and controversy-stirring comments than her music, gave what could be her most electrifying performance to date. Keeping banter to an altogether minimum, the 23-year-old fire-starter stuck to what she does best: delivering an eclectic, thought-provoking showcase of cuts from her debut LP, Broke With Expensive Taste, and 1991 EP. Dressed in a flowing white crop top with denim shorts and heels, she riveted the crowd in Indio, Calif., which swelled as her near-45-minute set sustained its peak and hit few lows. Flanked by two backup dancers and a live band, Banks kickstarted the show with "Idle Delilah," running through album cuts and fan faves. "Coachella, make some mothaf---in' noise!" she said, pausing to address the audience at the main stage. "I'm so happy to be back." Banks proceeded to rip through singles "Heavy Metal and Reflective," "Ice Princess" and "Chasing Time." But what the show proved is that apart from all the drama -- something she exasperatedly moans she's "tired" of on "Yung Rapunxel," during which she barked through a megaphone -- Banks is a true musician. Few of the other acts during the Friday performances bent the boundaries between rap and a litany of other genres, from witch-hop to surf-pop, with the same unflinching confidence and actualized artistry. If Banks had anything to prove, she didn't need to, and she knew it. "I'm not here to be your idol," she told Billboard in a recent cover story, "because I'm probably going to do some f---ed-up ****." That same attitude is what made the show so exciting. Only, she was at her best -- mainly because she left her issues offstage. Even so, it's hard to separate the art from the artist, and it's impossible not to feel somewhat apprehensive about Banks. A truly divisive character, she's so rightly confident in her music that it's easy to push it aside and judge her solely on actions alone. But in an industry where male artists like Kanye West are lionized for being as outspoken, Banks gets the short straw. It's unfairly clear that she's marginalized because of her gender, something she's personally bemoaned, and she has to work harder than any of her peers to get the respect she admittedly deserves. And if anything, her Coachella set -- for those in attendance, at least -- proved her worth. Hip-hop needs Azealia Banks. After a clunky rendition of "Nude Beach a Go-Go," a confounding inclusion on her album and her performances, she left with the sparky "212," the tongue-twisting anthem that put her on the map. The crowd went wild -- more than for anyone at the festival so far. Banks surely has her issues, but she reaches full potential when she lets them go. Source: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/music-festivals/6531502/azealia-banks-coachella-day-1-performance The praise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staryu 6,162 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 She did amazing. I was especially electrified when Coachella cut the stream after two seconds of Miss Amor... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfAphrodite 1,830 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I need to see the encore now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
venusian 4,686 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 get that bwet promo girl get it WELCOME TO THE TRAGIC KINGDOM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissyFromSpace 20,883 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 ok but can someone explain this Barbie elitist - Weaboo - Sissy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebe 16,782 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 She slayed what I have seen so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 101,663 Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 ok but can someone explain this OH MY GOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo cupcakke 4,781 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 From the eternity that was the Idle Delilah intro to the 20 seconds that was Miss Amor, my existence was slayed to the point I'm still having convuslions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsTommyBitch 12,640 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I didnt get to see it GOD DAMN GOD DAMN GOD DAMN (in Beyonce voice) 私自身もこの世の中も誰もかれもが, どんなに華やかな人生でも, どんなに悲惨な人生でも, いつかは変貌し, 破壊され、消滅してしまう. すべてがもともとこの世に存在しない一瞬の幻想なのだから Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staryu 6,162 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I didnt get to see it GOD DAMN GOD DAMN GOD DAMN (in Beyonce voice) There's an encore in 50 minutes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperado 2,439 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 You all can rewatch like at 2 hour something in the channel 2, on pc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak 6,653 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 She was amazing :giveup: Take a moment to think of just flexibility, love, and trust~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prismatic 4,789 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Someone better send me a download link I Only Stan For Risk Takers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staryu 6,162 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 You can watch the Encore in 5 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-g994f5tS8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix 17,395 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I need a link or smtn... No matter what she was always a great live performer. ;) 💎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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