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"Loyle Carner makes even the toughest guys melt"
British rapper Loyle Carner performed two sold-out shows at AFAS Live last weekend as part of his hopefully ! tour. Carner captivated the audience with his introspective and emotionally charged music. Here's a look back at the show's best moments:
For several years now, the British cuddly rapper has been baring his soul on albums filled with frankly shared vulnerabilities. He explores themes of grief, identity, and family, and speaks out against toxic masculinity. On his new album, "hopefully!", he discusses his ADHD and dyslexia, and the poignancy of fatherhood. On stage, too, he reveals himself to be the man you'd trust with your house keys without hesitation. Just like your heart. He'll be careful. - NRC
As tonight proves, sowing at Lowlands reaps an AFAS live packed with young urban professionals. For the Instagram generation, the Brit is not only an artist but also a lifestyle icon and a role model for a healthy sense of masculinity. Leave social engagement to punk, street life to grime, Loyle Carner cares for his dear mother, his group of friends, and now his family. - OOR
But Loyle Carner is at his best when the band drops out and his carefully placed words fill the room. Especially during the encore, when he appears on stage alone to recite a poem. The young audience has never been so silent. "Take these words, and go forward, forward, forward," Carner commands the audience. With this warm feeling, we can certainly move forward for a while. - 3voor12
