It's a total surprise, which will be appreciated by his millions of French fans.
Star rapper Kanye West, 46, who now calls himself “Ye”, announced this Saturday at 6 p.m. several European concert dates to come very quickly, including one in France, at the Accor Arena in Paris, on February 25, on the eve of Paris Fashion Week.
It is for those who follow his Instagram account that the singer has reserved the first of this news, via several very short messages, written in white on a black background: “Vultures Listening Experience”, followed by the dates.
In addition to Paris, this mini-tour, of which several concerts have already taken place in the United States – in New York and Chicago in particular, must first pass through Italy, at the Milan Forum on February 22, and at the Bologna Unipol Arena on the 24th. .
Great launch for his latest album
If these concerts are thus titled, it is in reference to Kanye West's latest album, "Vultures 1", which he recorded with another rapper, Ty Dolla Sign.
Supported by a spectacular advertisement broadcast during the Super Bowl last Monday, the album, postponed several times before being launched on February 10 (then removed for a few hours from streaming platforms due to a sample problem song by Diana Ross), established itself in a few days at the top of the musical trends of no less than 109 countries.
This is thanks to 56 million streaming streams on the day of its launch, which is a record for the music industry.
While waiting for official figures for international album sales, specialists are betting that “Vultures 1” will peak in the coming days at the top of sales, counting on 140,000 albums sold in the United States alone.
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This album, described as “complex and chaotic” by certain specialist sites – its protagonists appear masked in the visuals of its promotional campaign, therefore already seems to have won over fans, who will probably rush to the seats of future concerts.
For the one at the Paris Accor Arena on February 25, which will be produced by Gérard Drouot Productions, tickets will go on sale in three days, on Tuesday February 20...