The Igor Tour with Goldlink and Blood Orange

Reported by Romare Ashford

Tyler the Creator’s latest album, “Igor,” has taken rap and music fans by storm. “Igor” has been Tyler’s most musically challenging work to date. The songs portray Tyler as heartbroken and melodic. The album mixes elements from pop, classical, hip-hop, and R&B that combine to be his most accessible and well-received album. 

Goldlink opened the concert with an energetic performance of the best songs from his discography. His sound ranges from dance-centric and R&B styles mixed together to make a unique sound. Goldlink kept the audience involved with banter and energy throughout his performance. “Oh, so y’all got a rhythm, okay I see you Portland,” joked Goldlink. 

Blood Orange was the second opening that took a more subdued style to perform. The music was more low key and surreal. Blood Orange’s performance included live instrumentation and background singers that supported his style, a mixture of gospel and soul. He delivered his songs in a light and somber voice that engaged crowd with his mystique.

Tyler the Creator finally approached the stage after an hour of the openers. As the opening for “IGOR THEME,” played, Tyler stood in the spotlight in his signature neon suit and blonde wig like a statue. The bass on the chorus began, and Tyler motioned to the crowd who sang the whole chorus on repeat. For the whole first song, we heard nearly nothing from Tyler, and the crowd clamored for more. 

Tyler’s performances during the concert only increased in intensity throughout the night. In one-man show fashion, Tyler relied mostly on his stage presence and crowd engagement to keep the show going. His sporadic dance moves were complemented by well-placed lighting and visuals. 

Tyler combines the best aspects of Goldlink and Blood Orange performance into one. He satisfied hardcore and new fans alike. He performed crowd favorites from “Igor” with sprinkles of old classics from his discography. He used video transitions to introduce songs seamlessly. During his set, he kept the crowd laughing and dancing the whole time. Tyler the Creator has shown major growth in his last two albums and continues to create captivating and genre-pushing hip hop.