Travis Scott “Gladiator” tames the Circus Maximus. Surprise also Kanye West- Corriere.it on stage

Hurricane Travis Scott got into the Circus Maximus. A 32-year-old Texan rap star appeared among the amps stacked up on stage, dressed in white and wearing a uniform that looks like it was borrowed from an American football player. Sound powerful and makes them vibrate ancient ruins

, as the flames leave the stage and three giant screens bring back its colorful image. Yesterday presented new songs live “Utopia”allowing himself before the concert around Rome standing on the roof of the van that accompanied him.

In fact, the Circus Maximus was not there first choice Travis. What was presented as a world exclusive event was originally supposed to take place before pyramids of giza, in Egypt. The event was canceled at the last minute and had to quickly look for another spectacular venue. In fact, The Circus Maximus, whose title is reminiscent of the movie title and song from Travis’ new album, “Circus Maximus”. So, Scott, who can be spoken of as few others, turned a hitch into an opportunity. Even if, besides the name, there are no other points of contact between the archaeological site and its two works. In the film, the rapper meets producer Rick Rubin. In the passage of the same name, he recites: “I pedestrian attraction“.

Between the auto-tune, the flames and the sounds of shots, he is alone incendiary performance. The fundamentals belong to glorious genres such as prog rock, retaining the dark atmospheres dear to it, able to stir up its fans gathered under the stage, nicknamed, not surprisingly, “mad”

. The energy that is released in songs like “Circus Maximus” or “I know” it’s impressive. The earth is shaking. On “Loveprompts the audience to raise their middle finger to the sky. Utopia goes five years from ambitious “Astromir“. Songs from the new album, which also boasts collaborations with Queen Beyoncé, Bon Iver and The Weeknd, have been played sporadically in recent US shows. But he was even earlier than a rapper and producer King Midas which he firmly holds in his hands empire from billion dollars.

His business borders onart And in fashionlends (in dollars) his image to esports, signage cooperation with multinational food or streetwear corporations. The focus is on his personal life: he has two children with a TV star. Kylie JennerSister of Kim Kardashian. Jacques Berman Webster II, born, had to face mess before meeting Kanye West, who will lead him to success. The anger and disappointment of the past comes out in more than one of his songs. His fans they consider him a god

, detractors accuse him of being a form without content. Travis Scott stays mystery and much more to be discovered.