Drake’s comeback in Paris

Drake was back in Paris for the first time since 2019 for two exclusive shows! He’s back on tour with his friend PARTYNEXTDOOR as a special guest to perform their duet album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U”, but also some of their own songs.

For two nights in a row, 45,000 people came together to celebrate Champagne Papi and experienced two unforgettable evenings.

Drake photographed on tour

Drake started the show by saying how much he loves Paris and how excited he was to perform there after 6 years. His bond with Paris is very special, since his son was born in France.

The setlist had 45 songs, split into four main parts. The show began with a full Drake set, featuring soft songs to set the mood, followed by some of his classics. Then PARTYNEXTDOOR entered the stage for his solo part with his dancers, and Drake quickly joined him to perform some songs from their combined album. The show ended with a huge, happy mess in the pit, entertained by a second Drake set.

The scenography was next level. The floor was a huge pit fully surrounded by the stage, creating a bubble between Drake and the crowd. I loved this stage concept: everyone could see him perfectly and be close at some point of the show, whether in the standing or seated area. The show was really dynamic: Drake was moving around constantly, and PARTYNEXTDOOR brought dancers, adding even more movement. Some parts of the show were highlighted with pyrotechnics, flames, and fireworks.

He made sure that everyone in the arena could see him up close at least once. He entered the venue walking down the stairs in the middle of the stands. Later in the show, he went to the other side of the rows to perform a couple of songs near people far from the floor. He really put in the effort to share this show with the whole arena.

The energy of the crowd was unmatched. They were screaming, jumping, enjoying, and vibing throughout the show.

He interacted a lot with the audience, not only through several talks but also by looking at and noticing people, which kept the fans’ energy sky-high. Drake proved once again that he is a master of his art.

Review by Margaux Delmas