An unforgettable night erupted at the Moroccan Lounge this past Thursday. The venue was packed to the brim for chlothegod, and the 20-foot stage barely contained the energy of the Fayetteville curly girl as she dropped into the crowd and became one with all the crazy, cooky people that sold out her I Feel Different Every Day Tour stop in Los Angeles.
The show launched like a rocket with an electrifying performance by Rakiyah, a self-taught sensation whose journey from aerospace engineer to alt R&B diva is nothing short of inspiring! Hailing from New Jersey, this bilingual powerhouse captivated the audience with her passion for K-dramas and her hit song “Mathematics,” leaving everyone buzzing with excitement and eager for more.
After Rakiyah exited the stage, the crowd moved forward, phones out and ready for the main event: chlothegod.
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“You got on my damn nerves; my patience was running thin,” sang chlothegod. Thunderous applause erupted from the crowd. It felt like everyone was experiencing a bad breakup, especially when a girl in the front clutched her shirt neckline and screamed “UGOMDN,” losing herself even more during “I Know What Everyone Says About Me.”
“It sounded like some of you had listened to Nearly Straight, chlothegod exclaimed, as the powerhouse of alternative R&B dove into a setlist filled with themes of love, angst, despair, and the complex emotions that accompany a relationship turning sour.
The night wasn’t solely focused on “Camille,” despite the enthusiastic requests from the girl in front, who had a few too many beers. Instead, it was a celebration of chlothegod’s new album, I Feel Different Every Day, showcasing her growth and her ability to resonate deeply with her audience. A full-circle moment transpired when her friend and collaborator, Amindi, emerged from the crowd to perform alongside her.
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“I will say I’m feeling very complete. Thank you for listening. Thank you for letting me express myself,” chlothegod began.
“I love you!” a fan shouted back.
“I love you too!” chlothegod responded. “Thank you for getting in the car and coming here. Thank you for your support. Thank you for making sure I’m not homeless.”
“My mom use to be like, until you have kids you will never know. This is a deep kind of love. Don’t leave me; I need you.”
And we need you. You are healing people you didn’t even know you would. Thank You.
I hoped chlothegod realized how many lives her music had touched because that night, I witnessed 250 people connect with every lyric that fell from her lips. That was powerful and commendable. No amount of heartbreak or angst could diminish that accomplishment.
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