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WE ARE – The most influential hip-hop couple occurred Saturday in Seine-Saint-Denis in front of some 80,000 people. Between demonstrations of love and political commitments, they did not disappoint their audience
National holiday or concert of Beyoncé and Jay-Z? 80.000 people did not hesitate a long time before taking the direction of the Stade de France, in Seine-Saint-Denis, the evening of July 14th. The rapper and the American singer performed for the first time together in France for four years as part of the tour On The Run II . And they have failed.
Before their entry on stage, three giant screens, mobile to meet in one huge rectangle, broadcast images in the intimacy of the couple. We discover Beyoncé and Jay-Z hugging with their daughter Ivy. But also bearing, each in turn, their twins, Rumi and Sir. "The Love Story", can be read at the end. The spectators shout with joy as the screen opens to reveal the two stars. One in body and waders sequins. One in white costume and gold chain.
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They begin by interpreting in duo Holy Grail a song that Jay-Z usually shares with Justin Timberlake. The couple is more accomplice than ever. They sing the eyes in the eyes, get closer and embrace. The tone is set: after the war and accusations of adultery by interposed titles, love reigns between Beyoncé and the rapper. This is also the title of the first common album of the Carters, Everything is Love released by surprise on June 16, but whose songs were removed from the show.
Less success for Jay-Z
We left for two and a half hours of an uninterrupted show. Two corridors attached to the stage allow Beyoncé and Jay-Z to get closer to the public, who keeps screaming at each step. Tonight, it is madam who is in charge. As soon as the ex-Destiny Child plays a solo song surrounded by her troupe of dancers, her fans are jubilant. The wild choreography of Queen B is already legendary. "I'm a diva, I'm a diva", his refrains resound in all mouths. The public is at its mercy when one of the podiums raises it thanks to a moving staircase.
The On The Run II tour of Beyoncé and Jay-Z is full of technical prowess of all kinds. A treadmill on one of the corridors, flamethrowers on stage, all-out mobile platforms, secret hatches, but most importantly, the scene that enhances to cross the two podiums horizontally. American stars could not be better served. Each interprets his greatest hits: Baby Boy Formation or Naughty Girl for Beyoncé, The Story of OJ Family Feud or 99 problems for Jay-Z. It is, however, when they come together to sing in duet, Bonnie & Clide Drunk in Love or Upgrade U That Magic Works.
Jay-Z has a little less success with his very American rap. His titles are far from being known by the majority of the French public, except Niggas in Paris (the opportunity was too good not to play it). Never mind, Rihanna's protector will interact with the audience and not miss an opportunity to teach her the refrains of her songs. Meanwhile, Queen B returns with a new outfit, always more extravagant. No wonder Jay-Z is ousted. Mister changes from a black sweet-shirt to a red bomber when Madame takes off a shimmery body for a black latex bodysuit. A sequined red suit, a black rhinestone dress, a gilded bodysuit and a purple cape will also follow.
Political Messages During the Concert
Politically engaged images are regularly broadcast on the big screen during the show. Some denounce the police violence against African-Americans. Jay-Z appears on stage wearing a bulletproof vest to sing 99 Problems . Behind him, photos of inmates parade, including those of Snoop Dogg and 50 Cents. The fight is different for Beyoncé. After Run the World (Girls) the text of the writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is revealed on the screen. "Girls are told: 'You can have ambition, but not too much'", can we read before the word "Feminism" appears.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z, married since 2008, then renew their vows in one of the videos broadcast on the scene. The church seems to have taken on a new importance for the couple. While the big screen takes on the appearance of stained glbad windows of a church, they perform a duet Hold Up I Countdown accompanied live by an orchestra. The spouses show up one last time, in their matching black suits, to sing Young Forever . The public takes up the chorus in chorus by brandishing the lights of their phones.
The most influential hip-hop couple greet the Parisian public, thank him, talk to him about love. Because yes, "tonight it's all about love," says Jay-Z. He honors his wife, "the famous Queen Beyoncé". In return, she congratulates her husband, the "Gangster Jay-Z". They kiss each other before disappearing behind the stage, hand in hand. A new challenge for the famous duo which is still to thrill the Parisian public this Sunday at the Stade de France. They will then continue their journey of 48 dates around the world, produced by Live Nation, which will end in October in the United States.
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