2024 is Tinashe’s year. After wrapping up her successful tour promoting BB/ANG3L in February, Tinashe took the world by storm with the hit single “Nasty.” The flirtatious lyrics and crisp vocal hook created both an earworm and a cultural phenomenon, as social media captions flooded with the lyrics, “is somebody gonna match my freak?” She held the momentum and dropped Quantum Baby, a cohesive album with equally playful and provocative songs. After performing at the Royale in February of 2024, Tinashe wowed fans at MGM Music Hall on November 6, a venue with almost 4x the capacity.
Singer-songwriter Raveena began the night with her ethereal set. A gorgeous blossom tree sat in the middle of the stage, with green grass and glowing orbs at the bottom. The lights dimmed, and Raveena emerged in a flowy lavender-colored dress, twirling to the music. Prisms and jewels hung from the branches that Raveena interacted with while performing dreamy R&B and pop music. She performed catchy songs like “Mystery,” which compelled the audience to sway to the guitar riffs. The singer shared that she would stop by the merchandise tables to meet fans after her set, and escaped backstage.
Fans erupted with cheers when the lights finally dimmed again. Five tall poles filled with a variety of cameras lined the stage, creating camera trees. The lights strobed as “Getting No Sleep” buzzed in the speakers. Tinashe emerged in a black leather jacket, green shirt, and plaid skirt with faux fur. Four dancers trailed behind and immediately dove into intricate choreography. Tinashe executed each move flawlessly in line with her dancers, highlighting the instrumentals of each track. Her presence infused energy into the venue, with the singer strutting around the stage and making eye contact with fans. Tinashe created an immersive performance, at one point filming herself with a camcorder that displayed on the screen. The choreography enhanced the sensuality of every song, highlighting what makes Tinashe’s live shows an unparalleled experience. If you haven’t already, make sure to catch Tinashe live before the Match My Freak World Tour ends in February. Buy tickets here.
Check out all of Samantha’s photos from the show below.
