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by Pillarofsalt on 2017-05-14The Phoenix Concert Theatre - TorontoThe show was awesome wouldn't change a thing. He played all the songs I would've wanted to hear and Phoenix is a nice sized venue that gives you a personal feel.
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AB SOUL IN CONCERT:
SoCal rapper and longtime Kendrick Lamar collaborator Ab-Soul is captivating fans of leftfield hip hop with his unique flow, heavy beats, and haunting samples. His mesmerizing sound plays out perfectly at his live shows, where he treats fans to cerebral cuts like "Pineal Gland" and "Closure" with a lyrical precision that lets his witty wordplay really shine. An energetic performer with big talent to match his outsized swag, Ab-Soul never fails to impress with his showmanship and lyrical acrobatics on tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Hailing from Carson, CA, Ab-Soul, a.k.a. Herbert Anthony Stevens IV, was exposed to music from an early age in his family's record store. He wrote his first rap verse at age 12 and continued to hone his skills in online chat rooms dedicated to keystyling -- the text-based equivalent of freestyle rapping. He began performing in the mid-'00s, and in 2007 he signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, an indie label that included budding rappers Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar on its roster. After releasing two popular mixtapes, Ab-Soul made his album debut in 2011 with Longterm Mentality, a moderate success that landed at No. 73 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. His 2012 sophomore album Control System was a bigger success, receiving praise from critics and peaking at No. 9 on the Top Rap Albums chart. His rise continued in 2014 with his third album These Days..., which featured appearances from Schoolboy Q and Rick Ross and landed at No. 2 on both the R&B and rap charts. A first-rate wordsmith with razor-sharp delivery skills, Ab-Soul continues to floor fans on tour.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 4 out of 5 Almost Perfect!!
by KingYashu on 2017-05-14The Phoenix Concert Theatre - TorontoI got to the venue at around 6:10-6:20ish and noticed there were two lineups for GA and VIP, and it was understandable since VIP was for early entrance/Meet and Greet and I only got a GA ticket. However, the GA doors opened at 8 and we came in and had to wait for an extra hour until the meet and greet was over in order to get to the foyer, which was totally uncalled for everyone who waited with a GA entry. There was also a high turnout for VIP, which made it more time-consuming for us and that we didn't get into the foyer until 8:50. Once we got up there, there was already a sound system that played mostly songs from Chance's Coloring Book, as well as some Anderson.Paak, which was understanding. After that, Nick Grant showed up at 9:10 and as a first-time goer in Toronto, he amazed me with his clever lyricism and wordplay and kept the crowd going and interested in his music. He amazed me with his live performance, and how he could freestyle acapella and with Kanye and Kendrick beats. Little Simz was supposed to show up as well, but had an ankle injury during the tour, so she couldn't be able to make; at around 10:10, Ab-Soul's DJ came up and performed some hype tracks before Ab-Soul showed up 5 minutes after. He then performed with his hype man and played tracks from his new album, Control System (since it was the 5th anniversary of that day), These Days.. and Longterm Mentality, which kept his day 1 fans, as well as I. He maintained high energy, charisma, and style while performing, which made me happier that I was seeing him for the first time. He then did other tactics such as throwing beach balls, money and such, which kept the concert experiencing more powerful and moving. Overall, this was an amazing concert and something that would be remembered for the years.
Rating: 2 out of 5 Too long
by igotoconcerts on 2014-10-24The Phoenix Concert Theatre - TorontoThe show itself was good, but I could do without the two openers and 1.5 hour wait to see him. The show already started at 10, so having to wait until 11:30-11:45 to see ab-soul was pretty annoying. Also, he isn't a huge artist so to have two openers is pretty ridiculous. I've been to a lot of rap shows and in comparison this one was very underwhelming.