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The sun was shining as Ja Rule entered the stage, the vibes were simply electrifying as the sunlight pierced through cracks in the roof. The excitement for Where The Party At Tour ensued barely after the announcement for its teaser. Adam Ishaeik’s camera looks discretely from atop as Ja Rule holds the mic. The picture demands intensity. The artist, so casual in a tee and a black cap, has gone completely into the zone, mic in hand, setting up an ambience with the presence that reminds one of his decade-long existence within the hip-hop fraternity. The lighting shot down shadows following his movement: chancy deep shadow, the whole scenario looking much like a quick cut scene from a concert movie!
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The comment section filled with excited admirers. One of the longtime devotees said she had been with him since day one and that she was going to see him live with her son, who was equally excited for the event. She hopes there would be more meet and greet sessions because, really, who wouldn’t want to meet Ja after all these years? One user was straightforward, asking, “Where does one get tickets?” Another snipped in proudly to say that he had theirs for Jones Beach, and then one more wanted to just shower Ja with praises.
But yeah, it feels like this one is special. Maybe due to nostalgia; maybe simply because he still performs with the passion he possessed during the Murder Inc. period. Either way, it is working all out with its pulling of audience here and there and stage set-ups, with the man giving his best there to the people. So, with more dates bam-gazing in the distance, maybe we have got hold of one of those tours that cast a global reminder on why live music and especially hip-hop does so much.
For those who haven’t gotten theirs, ticket sales are too real. Weeks of constant fighting between die-hards showing off their youth and a new generation that is discovering the Ja may just enlist this Where The Party At Tour for the top must-watch list. And judging from the impact of insane vibes that ran throughout the initial show, crazier is just around the corner.
Whether you consider yourself an everyday fan or just plain curious, the tour is the bonbon that you’ve got to savor. So never let your tickets go to waste because, judging from the comments, they won’t stay long.
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To that wonderful fan: “Sometimes, you just gotta give people their flowers while they’re here to smell ’em.” Ja Rule still has got it: the crowd’s reaction is all anyone needs.