Drake’s MSG live performance left us dazzled: Our overview and the right way to get tickets

I want I might say “It Was All A Blur” for the sake of a pun, however the night time I spent at Madison Sq. Backyard watching Drake reside was actually unforgettable.

On Wednesday, July 26, I had the consideration of spending my first MSG live performance in a VIP suite, with the very best, unobstructed views of the “Licensed Lover Boy” plus snug seating, meals, drinks and a swift safety test in. This made an enormous distinction for me, because it was my first time having fun with reside music the place I didn’t must shuffle shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers — though, this crowd introduced the vitality and no-doubt the ground would have been a hype expertise to say the least — and wrestle to see over the taller patrons that at all times appear to get forward of me. 

The suites at MSG are multi-tiered, relying on the scale of your celebration and wishes. As for me, I watched the present from the Lexus Suites, with a 12-24 particular person capability overlooking the decrease bowl of the stadium. Our field had an ideal view of the sq. platform stage, plus the 2 big screens above allowed us to see Drake’s close-up facial expressions from all angles. 

As for the present, Drake’s present tour makes use of each inch of the world, and just like the Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ there are not any unhealthy seats. I might even argue that being greater up in a balcony or field was the very best, because the pyrotechnics and comically giant aerial shows (an enormous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade-like big Peter Pan balloon, a hyper-realistic UFO and an NSFW anime character, to call just a few) have been all finest seen from above. 

In case you are decrease down within the bowl or on the ground, count on to bounce however you received’t be moshing or getting too loopy. Followers have been surprisingly chill, wooed by Drake’s silky vocals, however they nonetheless saved the vitality good as they sang alongside and swayed when the rapper hit soulful numbers like “Marvin’s Room” and “Jungle.” 

Drake’s opener and particular company: 

Except for the Champagne Papi himself, rapper and long-time collaborator 21 Savage additionally carried out fairly just a few numbers.

21 Savage didn’t technically open however confirmed up within the final quarter of the present, with a mixture of solo numbers and duets to provide Drake a break. When the 2 carried out collectively, they performed off one another’s vitality which overestimated the gang. That is what they got here for.

Opening the MSG present was unannounced particular visitor Lil Yachty, who carried out his personal hits, plus some sudden bops with DJ Zack Bia together with Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten” — and sure, everybody sang alongside. 

Different Drake suggestions and tips

• Get in line and purchase merch EARLY. Many objects and sizes have been offered out half-way via the opening act’s set, so present up manner forward of time if you’d like a “I like what Drake likes” tee or a Nike swoosh hat. 
• Pack gentle. There are quicker safety traces for these with out baggage, so if you may get by with only a telephone and a bank card in hand, that is the live performance for you. Additionally test your venue’s bag coverage — MSG allowed opaque baggage, however some stadiums could require a transparent bag. 
• Gown gentle. If you happen to’re within the bowl or on the ground, count on to get no less than a bit of bit sweaty from dancing and the fiery pyrotechnics. 
• Carry a telephone charger. You received’t need to miss this present, as every music options completely different lighting, stage parts and graphics you’ll need to seize. Plus, the gang was a fan of shining their telephone flashlights, which could be a battery suck.

Drake tour 2023 schedule

Must see Drake strut his stuff reside this 12 months?

You will discover tickets for all 41 (!) upcoming ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour concert events proper right here.

Hip-Hop stars on tour in 2023

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Plus, you received’t need to miss the star-studded Hip Hop fiftieth Anniversary reveals at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 11 and Madison Sq. Backyard on Sept. 15.

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