August 19th 2023.
Last night, Stormzy had Victoria Park well and truly bouncing in the rain. Channeling his iconic 2020 Brit Awards performance, he sang on stage in the rain for his headline slot at All Points East 2023.
The thirty-year-old grime icon described his set as one of the 'greatest nights of my entire life'. Sopping wet but having a blast, the crowd embraced the heavy rain as Stormzy performed two of his number one hits, Vossi Bop and Own It.
Harking back to his roots, he performed tracks from his 2017 debut album, Gang Signs & Prayer, which later won him a Brit award for best British album and best solo male. Then, he delighted the audience with Big For Your Boots, taking off his shoes and dancing in the rain on stage.
The Croydon-born star sent the love to fans, saying: "I can't believe there is so many people here tonight. London, I love you guys, from the bottom of my heart."
He added: "You lot have changed my life, you lot have changed my family's life, I'll thank you for the rest of my life."
The crowd was enraptured by the set, as one took to Twitter with a video of a particularly incredible moment. They said: "Honestly, this video does it no justice: But it absolutely pooooouring with rain the second. @stormzy played Blinded By Your Grace – with 50,000 people singing along – was absolutely magical. One way to feel alive."
Stormzy also opened up about performing his third album, This Is What I Mean, for the 'first time'. He said: "It reflects a very specific time in my life, the word that comes up in reflective conversations is 'stillness' – I was really still, I was very reflective…I was able to look at myself in the mirror and say 'this is how you feel'."
The rapper performed hits such as Heavy Is The Head, Cigarettes & Cush and Firebabe. He also curated the day of artists alongside APE, featuring acts Rampage Sound, Dexter In The Newsagent, and Kehlani.
At the end of the night, Stormzy thanked fans for their continued support with a heartfelt message. He said: "This is one of the greatest nights of my entire life. I'll never forget it."
The night was truly unforgettable, as fans described Stormzy's headline set as 'biblical'. One fan commented: "It was sensational. One of the most spiritual moments of my life." Someone else said, "I will never forget this day. Ever ever ever," while another called it 'biblical'.
It was an incredible night and one that will live long in the memories of those who were there. Stormzy brought an incredible energy to the stage, and it's clear that the crowd felt it too.
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