TOUR REVIEW
Pre-show as I looked around a packed O2 Arena , despite being a big Drake fan , I couldn ’ t help but question if just one artist could hold their own in such a huge space for a two-hour concert , but boy did Drake prove me wrong on his recent Boy Meets World Tour . From the moment he kicked the show off with Still Here to bidding his die-hard fans farewell with Legend , he put his all into every track , barely taking a break .
He certainly knew how to please the crowd , not just by playing his top tunes that had everyone singing ( and rapping ) along , he knew how to woo us too , rating London a close second to his favourite city , and hometown , The Six
( Toronto ).
With special guest appearances from fellow rappers Young Thug , Giggs and Section Boyz , Drizzy literally bounced his way around the stage and out into the centre surrounded by his fans , showing just why he ’ s a world-class artist .
The lighting and effects , not forgetting the showstopping inflatable globe , of which made social media fame after Travis Scott fell off stage and ripped it a few nights later , only added to the electric atmosphere .
Now don ’ t get me wrong , Drake proved he can absolutely hold his own and doesn ’ t need anyone to enhance his performances – we already knew that from some of the songs from his current album where he rides solo – but there ’ s no denying some of his biggest tunes have been collaborations . So you can imagine how the crowd reacted when he played a medley of his more old school songs featuring Rihanna , of which he speaks very highly .
Like Drake I ’ m sure , we left the concert buzzing , thirsty ( dancing all night in a jam-packed arena takes it out of you !) and hungry for more – we even contemplated buying tickets to see him again . But , and we know why , he ’ d sold out the O2 , every night , for seven nights ! One thing ’ s for sure we ’ ll certainly be joining him on his next UK tour and Drake - More Life is out now .
This set list shows just how much the Canadian rapper jammed into his spectacular show – hats off to the man for managing it night after night : Still Here Started From The Bottom Headlines Trophies HYFR 0 To 100 Keep The Family Close 9 Child ’ s Play Feel No Ways Over Worst Behaviour Blessings ( Big Sean cover ) Versace I ’ m On One Up All Night Successful Lock Arff ( with Section Boyz ) Hotline Bling Hold On We ’ re Going Home The Motto For Free ( DJ Khaled cover ) My Way ( Fetty Wap cover ) Back To Back Jumpman Whippin Excursion ( with Giggs ) Work Too Good Controlla One Dance Pop Style Know Yourself Energy Fake Love Legend
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