Kanye West To Perform In India

NEW DELHI- American rapper-songwriter Kanye West, who has changed his name to Ye, will have his first performance in India on March 29.

The performance will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Fans can expect expansive staging, cinematic large-format visuals, precision-engineered acoustics, and a career-spanning setlist that moves seamlessly from early era-defining anthems to contemporary classics.

Kanye’s music is characterized by frequent stylistic shifts and has been credited with paving the way for rappers who did not conform to traditional gangster conventions.

Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West dropped out of college to pursue a music career. He became a producer for Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records and garnered recognition for his ‘chipmunk soul’ production style before signing with the label as a recording artist.

His debut studio album, ‘The College Dropout’, received widespread acclaim, and his second album, ‘Late Registration’, became the first of his eleven US Billboard 200 number-one albums. He has five US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles — ‘Slow Jamz’, ‘Gold Digger’, ‘Stronger’, ‘E.T.’ as a featured artist, and ‘Carnival’ — and was the first rapper to top the chart across three decades.

“We wanted this show to feel monumental, and it is. One night. One performance. The first time ever. We’re making sure more fans have the opportunity to be part of what will be the biggest concert India has ever seen,” said promoter Aman, founder of White Fox.

“India has reached a moment where our ambition, infrastructure and audiences are aligned with the biggest global productions,” said Sabbas Joseph, Co-Founder and Director of Wizcraft International.

He added, “A first-ever performance by Ye at this scale reflects how far India’s live entertainment ecosystem has evolved and how ready the country is to host landmark events that resonate worldwide.” (IANS)