On Friday, July 26, fans wearing all black lined up for Peso Pluma’s Exodo tour, eager to hear his fourth studio album live. Peso brought booming vocals and iconic dance moves to center stage despite a broken foot.
At 9:05 pm, the lights dimmed over the circular stage. A message on the overhead screen read:
“Decide which is the right direction.”
As fans kept this thought in mind, Peso appeared on stage in a mood of mystery. He sat on a golden chair while a sea of instrumentalists and masked dancers surrounded him. With songs such as “LA PATRULLA,” “LA DURANGO,” and “AMG,” the audience got a small taste of the start of a fantastic show.
After an intense introduction, amidst fans’ custom bracelets glowing to the beat, lasers and strobe lights, and outstanding choreography, the mood shifts with songs portraying heartbreak. Tracks such as “BYE,” “LUNA,” and “RELOJ” beautifully depict the different stages of a breakup. The performance of “Luna” was particularly memorable, with a unique set design featuring a realistic moon floating across the stadium as Pluma’s rasp vocals echoed into the crowd.
As the audience wiped their tears, the atmosphere shifted dramatically with a reggaeton break. The dancers, now unmasked, took center stage, their choreography perfectly complementing Peso’s best features, “QUEMA,” “QLONA,” “La Bebe,” and “PLEBADA.” This significantly differs from Peso’s typical corrido ballads, mainly acoustic instrumentals. However, the shift became palpable with the introduction of bright red lights, fireworks, and energetic dancing.
The next part of the set consisted of some of Peso’s notable corrido-based ballads. There was a wave of Mexican pride, with a special guest, Estevan Plazola, singing alongside him during their track “HOLLYWOOD.” Another highlight of Mexican culture was the performance of the hit song “PRC,” where the main screen highlighted notable Mexican Artists in the industry, such as Jenni Rivera and Los Tucanes de Tijuana.
At the end of the set, Pluma played “LA PEOPLE” and “El Gavilan” along with the track renditions “GAVILAN II” and “LA PEOPLE II.” He sang an acapella version of “LADY GAGA” and “El Azul,” a nod to his previous album, GENESIS. Finally, in a ray of dancing and fireworks, with Peso hopping on a single foot, he ended the show with two hits from EXODO, “TEKA,” and “VINO TINTO.”
Pluma brings an electric performance with his high-energy dancing, intense lighting, and raspy vocals. One of the most popular Mexican musicians for the modern generation, he brings immense talent to each performance. Despite his challenges, he maintains a bright demeanor, making him a wondrous figure in the industry.
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