Watch: Kanye West Kicks Off ‘Saint Pablo Tour’ With Floating Stage

Published: Friday 26th Aug 2016 by Sam
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Over the course of Kanye West‘s illustrious career, the rapper has almost always polarized the public.

It’s a trajectory that looks set to continue with his ‘Saint Pablo Tour,’ which launched last night at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Because, in a bold move, the Hip-Hop titan performed the entire show from a floating stage. Yes, a floating stage.

Pics and clips await below…

The self-loving star took being the centre of attention to literal new heights with the unique setup.

For, while many names have dabbled with such technology in a “b-stage” capacity, none of have staged the length and breadth of their show from such a platform.

Time will tell how the other stops on the Stateside trek respond to the move, which ultimately finds West perform above them.

As for us, we’re loving the creativity. Yet we can’t help but feel there’s more to the story.

Indeed, while the industry moves at a rapid rate these days, it’s important to remind that West’s latest album (‘The Life Of Pablo’) is the worst performing of his career – following an odd release strategy.

Uncaged in February as a TIDAL exclusive, the set was not made available to purchase traditionally. Instead, its wider release months later simple saw it serviced to other streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.

That move facilitated a historic #1 on the merit of streams alone. But, following that victory, the momentum seemed to evaporate. Because, as at writing, ‘Pablo’ has only “sold” 220,000 equivalent album units. Hence, the LP is nowhere near Gold, Platinum, Plastic or Foil.

Put simply, one has to wonder if the jaw-dropping, yet ultimately stripped back spectacle is more about recouping  budget than truly upping the live show ante.

Hey, maybe it’s both. What do you think?

Your thoughts?

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  1. S****** Blonde August 26, 2016

    He tries too hard to be edgy. Mental illness.

    • SWISH August 26, 2016

      LOL .. don’t you stan gaga?

      • BOOBIE August 26, 2016

        LMAO @SWISH

      • August 26, 2016

        Yikes.

  2. Ilovemusic August 26, 2016

    Ye!!! ???

  3. FC/JC August 26, 2016

    I see other artists trying to duplicate this floating stage look, and production people trying to cut the cost by making cheap replicas, and thus going very badly with million dollar lawsuits attached.
    Everyone standing under the stage may have to sign a document stating that if they die during the show, that the artist or venue will not be held responsible… LOL

  4. Bravo!! August 26, 2016

    Hot!!

  5. Bravo!! August 26, 2016

    I’m just scared one day it going to fall & crush people..

  6. Bravo!! August 26, 2016

    At least all the concert goers can see their favorite artist up closer or Closer

  7. Mother August 26, 2016

    Riri taught him

  8. B_Roni August 26, 2016

    I was so nervous for Rihanna when I attended her anti tour. She had the floating run way thing. I didn’t want anyone to get hurt but ultimately didn’t want it to fall and she get hurt. She pulled it off though so hopefully the same goes for his stage.

  9. Mark111 /.\ August 26, 2016

    Stunt queen, he’s really is the new Madonna.

  10. Royalkev August 26, 2016

    I think this is pretty innovative! Although it’s cool, this will actually be the first show I’d love to be seated in the nosebleed section for!

  11. Mark August 26, 2016

    Bey careful, beyonce will steal this idea.

  12. JuJu August 26, 2016

    Phuck! So Sam hates Kanye too! Damn this queen of misery needs to get shipped of to pluto.

  13. Nice Nowd Reddish tran ivy blobukz Need UK timely Ukuno eremixi August 27, 2016

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