Karol G breaks down in tears at his first concert in Los Angeles as he thanks fans for the ‘sold out’

For Carol G. took the stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the stadium Pasadena rose bowl Friday night, the hoarse voice of Morgan Freeman rocked the audience to the time of the story. His story, accompanied by a short animated film with the same cartoon characters found on the cover of their fourth studio album tomorrow will be beautifulit was about one mermaid named Carolina (Karol’s real name).

During the three hours that followedKarol G put on a powerful performance that spanned generations of Latinas, from young girls in oversized pink wigs to big ones groups of women in their 20s, 30s and 40sreceived them songs about empowerment and femininity Like a sermon to sing with all your heart. The historic success of tomorrow will be beautifulthe first album sung in Spanish by a woman to top the Billboard album chart, became a tangible live experiencedetails in a review Variety.

Karol seemed to understand that concept clearly. It started with the fiery TQG from her and Shakira, also committed Corn cob (Nicki Minaj) to the sea of ​​Los Angeles. He even released many more emotional songs, such as Ocean of 2019, which he dedicated to the fans, or Mercurywho got a touch of bossa nova at the hands of his all-female band.

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He also fully embraced his recently released ‘Bichota season’, with remixes and new songs including, Okidoki, Qlona And available with the rapper on the rise young Mike, who opened the show with the same enthusiasm as the Colombian. Karol also played My ex was right a cumbia he dedicated to the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla. He was part of the segment dedicated to his Mexican discography, including 200 cups And Gucci the cloths.

“This is the first show that is sold out”Karol told the audience early on Friday’s concert, her Colombian singing accent slipped through her huge smile. “He made us believe that in addition to a date, we could do two nights here.”

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Just before the end of the show, Carol fell to her knees, and in the few seconds before covering her face, fans could see her nose wrinkling and tears starting to flow. With the mic back to her lips, her knees still on the floor, she explained: “Many years ago, when I was at home, I watched all my favorite artists [actuar]… I wondered how I would get there. And I know they call me a crybaby, but I don’t care.” He raised his hand to gesture to the crowd and said, “Look at this.”

In the US compound, groups of people flashed their Latin flags: Chile, Colombia, Mexico, El Salvador and more, all in the same place. Before getting back up, Karol laughed and blamed the shot of alcohol he had after “200 Cups” for his overflowing emotions. He left the stage as the fireworks exploded niggas, with the Bichota season in full swing.

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