4.15.2023
Rolling Loud Thailand 2023: Friday Recap
Chris Brown Headlines a Day That Features U.S. Rap Stars From All Eras, Plus High-Profile Asian Stars like Jessi and YOUNGOHM
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THE RECAP:
Rolling Loud is known for energizing crowds across the globe with show-stopping performances and plentiful surprises. The fans at Rolling Loud Thailand are no exception, as they buzz with excitement about seeing American rap stars and international A-Listers in their own backyard.
The second day of Rolling Loud Thailand offered its share of superstars, including headliner Chris Brown and veterans like Rick Ross and Fat Joe, but it also shined a spotlight on rising artists and kings of the underground–many of them performing in Asia for the first time. Exciting names like Ken Carson, Tyla Yahweh, and Rubi Rose performed, and Xavier Wulf, Robb Bank$, and Eddy Baker found a new audience for their dark trap sounds. Friday also brought plenty of artists from Asia, highlighted by K-Pop diva Jessi, who brought out Jay Park for a special performance of their hit single “BLUE CHECK,” and Thai stars YOUNGOHM and Twopee Southside.
Stay tuned for Saturday, perhaps the most exciting day of the first Rolling Loud in Asia, boasting superstars like Travis Scott, Offset, Central Cee, Jay Park, and the Japanese rap supergroup Teriyaki Boyz.
Check below for photos of some of the most memorable moments from the festival, view a full complement of photos at the Dropbox below, and be sure to follow Rolling Loud Thailand on Instagram for even more highlights.
View photos of Rolling Loud Thailand 2023 (please credit all photos to Rolling Loud / @photographer): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x7gzfur99y188sv/AAAhJ5gt3nz7hkL7DUAprwkUa?dl=0
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CHRIS BROWN:
Breezy displays his stellar showmanship on the OKX Stage as the last performer of the night
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RICK ROSS:
Rozay shows his international fans who’s The Bawse
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FAT JOE:
Joey Crack brings his Bronx energy halfway around the globe and back again
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(Credit: Rolling Loud / @izzynuzzophoto)
JESSI:
Born in NY and raised in South Korea, Jessi is one of the best rappers in the K-Pop scene
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Jessi brings out Jay Park to perform their collaborative hit, “BLUE CHECK”
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LIL PUMP:
Eskeddit! The Florida star ups the energy level (Credit: Rolling Loud / @chrisallmeid)
KEN CARSON:
Signed to Playboi Carti’s OPIUM label, the Georgia native makes the most of his international debut (Credit: Rolling Loud / @chrisallmeid)
XAVIER WULF:
The Memphis underground king performs his dark trap catalog (Credit: Rolling Loud / @chrisallmeid)
YOUNGOHM:
YOUNGOHM is one of the most popular young rap stars in Thailand
(Credit: Rolling Loud / @izzynuzzophoto)
TWOPEE SOUTHSIDE:
The Thai rapper/actor stands up for his hometown of Phuket (Credit: Rolling Loud)
DESIIGNER:
Desiigner perfoms “Panda” …with a panda
(Credit: Rolling Loud / @dabeedos)
RUBI ROSE:
The former XXL freshman struts her stuff (Credit: Rolling Loud / @IZZYNUZZOPHOTO)
TYLA YAHWEH:
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SCENES FROM THE FESTIVAL:
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(Credit: Rolling Loud / @cortnee.photography)
Critical Praise:
“Rolling Loud has become the biggest hip-hop festival in the country” – Variety
“From niche hip-hop festival to must-play event for some of the biggest stars in music.” – Pollstar
“Until Elon Musk involuntarily envelops society into a physical cloud universe, Rolling Loud will be the closest experience to actually living inside your streaming app.” – Complex
“Rolling Loud’s annual New York edition is always something special, but this year’s Halloween-weekend extravaganza (not to mention the first post-pandemic) brought seriously spectacular energy to Queens’ Citi Field.” – Highsnobiety
“Rolling Loud is a lifestyle brand. They are more than just the shows. They have built a community with their consumers and are building new channels to maintain continuity” – Forbes
“In four and a half years — beginning small in Miami, and now promoting Coachella-sized events around the country — Rolling Loud has established itself as a playground for the young…This time last year, many of the rappers now drawing crowds of several thousand were barely known.” – The New York Times
The Background:
About Rolling Loud
Founded by 6-time Billboard Hip-Hop Power Players Matt Zingler & Tariq Cherif as a one-day Miami show, Rolling Loud has grown into a global phenomenon, hosting festivals on both US coasts and in multiple international locations. Rolling Loud is the premier festival brand in hip-hop, known for its expert curation of wide-ranging lineups that reflect the state of the genre.
2022 was Rolling Loud’s biggest year yet. The festival returned to their home base of Miami for their largest event to date, headlined by Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar, and Future, and the inaugural Rolling Loud Portugal, which brought an international array of all-stars to the beaches of Portimåo, Portugal. The festival’s busy 2022 continued with the first ever Rolling Loud Toronto, headlined by Future, WizKid, and Dave, and the third annual Rolling Loud New York, headlined by Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky & Future.
In 2023, Rolling Loud expands its empire even further, returning to Los Angeles for Rolling Loud California, debuting Rolling Loud Thailand, its first-ever Asian festival, and staging three European shows including Rolling Loud Portugal, and the inaugural editions of Rolling Loud Rotterdam (NL) and Rolling Loud Germany.
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