Quevedo captivates a growing crowd with a night of chart-topping hits
The Canarian rapper Quevedo faced a sea of eager fans and a hall packed with thousands who had come to witness his ascent. Even under the glare of stage lights, the crowd’s energy was undeniable, with the energy of the room driven by dozens of rapidly rising songs. A year ago such a spectacle would have seemed improbable. Today, he stands grateful and humble, frequently thanking his fans from the stage during concerts, including his Sant Jordi Club performance in front of more than four thousand attendees and another show in Barcelona that followed the next day. Before stepping off, he shared a simple truth: his dream has become reality because of those who believed in him from the start.
Quevedo, at the time described as a young male artist, opened the night with the track Ahora qué after an introduction and teased the crowd with a bold promise for the year ahead, signaling a crown moment for 2023 with 2024 in sight. He stands atop a wave of support from friends who grew up with him in music, a tight circle that has helped propel his rapid rise.
On Friday evening, regional talent took the stage alongside Quevedo. Flags from the islands adorned several performers, including Sergio La Pantera, Juseph, and Maikel Delacalle. The lineup illustrated how the show pulled together signals from the Canaries and beyond, showcasing a career sparked by a global collaboration with producer Bizarrap on the hit piece Where I Want to Be. That track soared to the top of the charts worldwide and kept its momentum, even as fans nicknamed it Stay despite no formal title change.
La Pantera, one of the night’s standout performers, thanked the audience for helping to create a historic moment. The performance built toward a dramatic peak, with Quevedo’s collaboration with Bizarrap already amassing billions of streams across platforms. Long before the final act, the Canary Island artist delivered a potent segment that reminded everyone of the ambition driving the night.
During the set, Quevedo offered a generous slice of his album tracks, including Sin señal, Dame, and Muñeca. Producer Linton joined the show, bringing a live piano intro to an intimate rendition of a track where the rapper sings of longing. The moment transitioned into a sweeping chorus, underscored by a chorus of wind and drums, a reminder of the emotional weight behind the music since his earliest releases in 2021.
The star’s delivery remained grounded as the venue filled with anticipation. Although the tour has already moved through dizzying highs, Quevedo stayed balanced, keeping feet firmly planted. He closed with a flurry of high-energy performances, supported by electronic textures in songs like Real G and Apa, with Lola joining Indigo for a shared moment. The crowd’s response underscored the night’s momentum and the artist’s ability to connect with widely diverse audiences.
The evening also featured fan favorites such as Playa del Inglés, a moment that underscored the surreal experience of hearing familiar tracks performed live. A subsequent sequence bridged into Punto G while a remix of Cayó la Noche created a sense of anticipation among the crowd and fellow artists, signaling the finale’s arrival. As the last notes faded, the room hummed with a sense of having witnessed something enduring and communal, a cultural moment amplified by the energy of a sold-out arena.