The Best Moments from Ye & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures Listening Experience’

On Monday night (February 5), Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign shared a vague post on social media, hinting at a listening event in Chicago. vultures, the artists’ first joint project as hip-hop duo ¥$. “Vultures United Center Chicago 02 08 24,” the post read without any additional details.

At first it was viewed with skepticism, given that the United Center did not list the event on its schedule and that the album’s release date had changed several times. But once it was first listed on the venue’s website the next day – tickets went on sale at 3pm local time – fans were eager to get their hands on a golden ticket. Album release party, dubbing before 6 pm The experience of listening to vulturesWas officially sold out.

Anticipation was high among fans excited to get an early listen to the long-awaited album, which was initially scheduled to be released on December 15 and was then pushed to December 31 and then January 12. While it was expected to be released on Friday midnight. (February 9), as of press time, the album has not yet been released.

Around 7 p.m., fans – primarily young teens, who opted for oversized, dark hoodies or puffers, cargo pants and their favorite sneakers – surrounded the United Center as the rain and storm cleared. The crowd gathered. Before the doors open, Board Talked to three friends who moved from Virginia to Chicago. mauricioWhen the group’s de facto spokesperson was asked what their expectations were from the event, they gave a one-word response. “The view,” he said plainly. “This guy (Kanye) is really about portraying an image and beauty and vibe. The music is just kind of the background.”

Next door were Mauricio and his friends Real From New Hampshire. “As soon as the event went on sale on Tuesday, I was able to buy a $235 ticket but it was a battle with Ticketmaster because the site would be shut down,” he said. “My jaw would hit the floor, but eventually I got in. Then, I bought Greyhound tickets, took the bus, booked a hotel and spent about $1,000. I’ve been waiting to see Kanye for 10 years. Very happy to be living together in the same building.”

After 8 pm the gates finally opened and people were allowed inside the venue, where official merchandise – black T-shirts and white sweatpants and shorts with the Vultures logo – were sold. Once you went inside, you were treated to a blurry view of the stage, barely visible from an open space surrounded by white flags bearing the Vultures logo.

Chance the Rapper was in attendance and made a grand entrance with his entourage, waving to fans who recognized the hometown hero. Once inside, like everyone else present, he waited patiently for the listening session to begin. And it started around 10:10 pm, an hour after it started.

Seeing Ye and Ty come on stage, the crowd started shouting loudly. Some of the songs played throughout the night included “Burn,” “Paperwork,” “Everybody,” “Carnival,” “Vultures,” “Hoodrat,” “Paid” and “Talking/Once Again,” which featured a special Was. By North West. Undoubtedly, the 10-year-old’s appearance on stage was one of the best moments of the night, with the entire venue cheering her on as she was heard rapping along with her superstar father.

While the 12 songs played throughout the listening session received praise and approval from the fans, who nodded along to every tune, they were left in disbelief when the music ended and the lights on the venue came up indicating that the show had ended. Were in. As if on cue, the confused crowd checked their phones after the show ended. To their surprise (or perhaps not), the album was not released.

Ye and Ty are expected to host another listening event today at New York’s UBS Arena. Below, a list of findings from Chicago’s Vulture Listening Experience program: