Tierra Whack once again transported audiences to Whack World when she headlined the Pitchfork Festival in London at the Roundhouse. The Philly rapper, who hadn't played in the UK since her Village Underground show in 2019, returned earlier this year following the release of her debut album, WORLD WIDE WHACK.
Accompanied by her DJ, Whack presented a set brimming with her flawless melodies, hard-hitting bars, and an all-encompassing energy that reverberated through the crowd from start to finish. Whack's distinctiveness in her approach to music and artistry, a trait that has always set her apart, was on full display.
She broke out into the scene with her freestyle raps, which gained her an audience online, before coming into the space with her mixtape WHACK WORLD back in 2018. The project, which has a run time of 15 minutes, is filled with one-minute tracks that, although short, pack a punch with her clever lyrics and eccentric music video, which married well against the music's aesthetic.
The show was a testament to this. She delivered a set of just under an hour, brimming with her playful personality as she interacted with the crowd throughout the show. She invited two fans to sing on stage with her, one celebrating a birthday and the other requesting a Flea Market throughout the show. She even joined them in the crowd, becoming one among the masses. Her mother, witnessing her performance in London for the first time, shared a touching moment with her, adding an emotional depth to the show.
She kicked off the set with 'MOOD SWINGS', the opening number from the project, and proceeded to bring the album to life by performing tracks like 'SNAKE EYES, CHANEL PIT, MS BEHAVE, IMAGINARY FRIENDS, TWO NIGHTS '. She also took the audience back to previous songs like 'Fuck Off', 'Flea Market', and the fan favourite 'Clones', ensuring a diverse and satisfying musical experience.
One thing about Tierra Whack is that her creativity has always remained strong. As she has always marched to the beat of her drum, one thing is evident: She is somebody who will always give you an enjoyable experience in any way that she delivers.
