Gig Review: Nicki Minaj - HMV Hammersmith Apollo London ✭✭✭✭
Nicki Minaj
Monday 25th June: A sold out crowd of mostly die-hard fans of Minaj were wowed by a high octane performance last night in London. After playing Radio 1's Hackney Weekend, and selling out this venue on Sunday, it was plain to see why she is so popular.
On a backdrop of an LED video wall set, lots of truss, strobes and backed by six dancers, a DJ and an MC, the crowd were in for a great night, and Nicki didn't disappoint.
Opening with Romans Revenge, Did It On 'Em and I Am Your Leader, she showed why she is a clear leader at working an audience, whipping everyone into a frenzy with her delectable style of rapping and figure hugging costume. Got to admit that her singing isn't the greatest I've ever heard, but she makes up for it with her rapping, so I will let her off.
Beez In The Trap got an almighty deafening roar from the crowd, clearly a huge favourite, along with Stupid Hoe. Along with three costume changes, the audience were singing along to other hits such as Starships and Marilyn Monroe.
Towards the end, Nicki got a few members of the audience on stage to sing along with her, and finished the night in style with Superbass. Everyone left with a beaming smile on their face after witnessing a highly entertaining evening, and looking forward to an arena tour in October/November.
4 out of 5 stars ✭✭✭✭
NICKI MINAJ
PINK FRIDAY TOUR
JUNE 2012
SUNDAY 24 LONDON HMV HAMMERSMITH APOLLO
MONDAY 25 LONDON HMV HAMMERSMITH APOLLO
TUESDAY 26 BIRMINGHAM NIA ACADEMY
THURSDAY 28 02 APOLLO MANCHESTER
PINK FRIDAY 'RELOADED' ARENA TOUR
OCT 2012
SUNDAY 21 NOTTINGHAM ARENA
MONDAY 22 MANCHESTER ARENA
WEDNESDAY 24 LIVERPOOL ECHO ARENA
THURSDAY 25 NEWCASTLE ARENA
SATURDAY 27 BIRMINGHAM LG ARENA
TUESDAY 30 LOND0N 02 ARENA
NOV 2012
SATURDAY 03 SHEFFIELD ARENA
WEDNESDAY 07 CARDIFF ARENA
Tickets go onsale 9am on Friday 29th June priced at £46.00 & £40.00 London / £39.50 regionally (subject to booking fee) and are available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.livenation.co.uk
