"On Nov. 8, Red Bull Symphonic transformed Brooklyn's historic Kings Theatre into a palace of innovation, magic, and worship, merging the heartbeat of Afrobeats with the splendor of a full symphonic orchestra. Led by maestro Glenn Alexander II and headlined by GRAMMY-nominated artist Asake, the sold-out show marked the series' first-ever New York performance, uniting two musical worlds in breathtaking harmony."
"The night's surprises elevated the energy even further: Wizkid, Gunna, Central Cee, Tiakola, and Fridayy joined Asake on stage for unforgettable collaborations, turning the performance into a historic celebration of global Black music. Inside the gilded theatre, fans danced, sang, and swayed to a setlist that flowed effortlessly from intimate worship to euphoric release. For Alexander, the collaboration was about more than music. It was about rewriting what's possible when cultures collide."
Red Bull Symphonic presented Asake at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on November 8, featuring a 33-piece orchestra conducted by Glenn Alexander II. Asake reworked hits like Organise and Active with orchestral arrangements while wearing designs by Nigerian designer VICNATE. Surprise guests Wizkid, Gunna, Central Cee, Tiakola, and Fridayy joined for collaborative moments, and the sold-out audience moved between intimate worship and euphoric release. The event merged Lagos rhythms with New York symphonic textures, extending Red Bull Symphonic's scope beyond prior hip-hop editions. The performance emphasized cultural collision, innovation, and a shared language of joy, unity, and global Black musical celebration.
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