Ye - the artist formerly known as Kanye West - and Ty Dolla $ign are taking their talents to Egypt next month. As Ye revealed in his latest Instagram post, he will be taking his talents to Saqqara, Egypt.
The rapper announced that the next Vultures listening experience will be taking place at the Step Pyramid of Djoser on April 20. This new listening party will take place on April 20th of this year, which is exactly one month from now.
Ye and Ty Dolla Sign will bring their Billboard #1 album “Vultures” listening experience, set against the backdrop of the iconic Saqqara Pyramids. Tickets are currently on sale for the listening experience. Locally, the experience will be in the desert of Saqqara, Egypt. There aren’t any other details regarding the show available at this time, but tickets are currently on sale.
The Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt.
This is all extremely cool and it will serve as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some fans. If the pair go through with it, Ye and Ty will be some of the first in rap to perform at the pyramids.
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Saqqara, located in the Giza Governorate of Egypt, is a village renowned for its ancient burial grounds, serving as the necropolis for Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt. Over 16 Egyptian kings constructed pyramids in Saqqara, alongside private funeral monuments erected by high officials throughout the Pharaonic era. Surrounding Saqqara are other pyramid complexes such as Abusir to the north and Dahshur to the south, forming the Pyramid Fields of Memphis, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Past performers at the Pyramids include iconic acts like the Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Mariah Carey, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers and even independent artist like Russ. Only a few American artists have ever had the chance to perform at the pyramids, including the Grateful Dead in 1978 and Mariah Carey, who brought her five-octave vocal range to the Middle East in 2010. On the rap side, Russ performed at the Pyramids of Giza in 2022.
Potential Controversy
However, these kinds of performances can sometimes draw the anger of locals who see the pyramids as sacred ground. That said, exert caution if you plan on buying tickets to the show.
Ye’s performance comes almost a year after The Musicians Syndicate cancelled Travis Scott’s performance at the pyramids, citing concerns about cultural identity and appropriateness. The syndicate claimed that Scott’s show contradicts Egyptian traditions and values according to Revolt. Scott pushed back against the notion and voiced that his music is meant to “unite” his fans around the globe. “Nothing could be further from the truth,” he replied in a statement last year.
West last global tour was for his Billboard #1 album Jesus Is King where he travelled with a gospel choir to cities all over the world including Jamaica’s Emancipation Park and conducted open air praise and worship meetings.
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West has been absent from the public eye since October after posting several antisemitic tweets and, two months later, praising Adolf Hitler and the Nazis in an interview on Infowars, a show hosted by the rightwing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. According to Live Nation Middle East, the show was cancelled due to the “complex production issues” of setting up a show in the desert.
A surge in music concerts is more than just an entertainment trend; it represents a cultural revolution. Local rap artists have emerged as powerful voices for the youth, weaving narratives that resonate with their struggles, dreams, and frustrations. For instance, the rise of artists like Marwan Pablo has brought rap to the forefront of the Egyptian music scene and has, consequently, also sparked conversations about identity and authenticity.
For example, the concert featuring Adam Port and Amr Diab united two distinct musical styles, allowing people with new tastes to discover new avenues together. Events like Metro Boomin’s concert at the Pyramids on 30 April further emphasize this trend, bridging the gap between global music trends and local appreciation.
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As Egypt continues to embrace a multitude of musical genres, the role of music concerts will only grow in significance. Recognizing this potential, the government and tourism sector are actively working to attract both local and international audiences, stepping up their entertainment offerings to better market the country as a vibrant cultural destination.
Vultures 2 has yet to be released, although it is being pegged for May 3rd. With that in mind, this new listening party could very well have some Vultures 2 tracks on the itinerary. After Ye and Ty Dolla earned a No. 1 album atop the Billboard 200 and “Carnival” topped the Billboard Hot 100, the Vultures duo is rolling into the sequel.
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No matter what, there is going to be a lot of attention on this event. Only time will tell whether or not Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign will allow it to live up to the hype.
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