so, Stormzy then...?

[Thor]

He smashed my resolve.

Is there no good new music out there?

 

[MEGABOWL]

4 hours ago, SW21PB said:

I'd just like to say, having seen Stormzy live on BBC2 right now, living in Brixton, having liked some grime at the time when it still was called 8bar (though I obviously stopped listening to it a long time ago, it was fun, retarded, novelty, pirate radio stuff, don't think there's one grime album that isn't pathetic), that everybody who listens to Stormzy must be mentally retarded and have 2 left ears. Is there anything more daft then a bunch of middle class Brits in front of a stage listening to some sweaty, "urban" oaf chat about his difficulties in handling life in one of the richest countries on the planet? Seriously, so, so shit. I don't even blame Stormzy for making money with this garbage but the weirdos who actually seem to enjoy it.You probably could sell them shit smoothies as well if you hype it correctly

“Look at me, look at me I’m ever so controversial”

 

Looks like we have ourselves an Internet attention seeker. 

 

First post ??

[ManLj]

I was there. Stormzy absolutely smashed it out of the park, what a moment! 

[kalifire]

I also thought Stormzy nailed it. Probably the best Pyramid headline act I’ve seen. It had everything. Totally vindicated Emily’s decision, even though I still think it’s odd they didn’t tie in the new album before tonight. 

[man next door]

Watched on tv. Not my thing at all, but I enjoyed it.

waaaay better than the Kanye car crash 

[Andre91]

7 hours ago, Matt42 said:

The divide between hate and enjoy of this set is rather striking.

old men seemed to hate it. The youth thought it was inspiring.

i think the main difference is the youth love the cultural impact of music rather than the technical aspect. My dad hated it because he was comparing it to pink floyd. I thought it was a great performance because he was representing London cultures and communities through art. 

Its hard to explain but I think a lot of people that thought the set was trash are missing a vital part of why that set was important.

I think the striking difference in opinions is excellent. People are either saying how incredible it was or how much they hated it. It has inspired a strong reaction from everybody. That’s punk af. 

I watched the set from home and thought it was incredible. He turned up and he absolutely slayed it. He’s a house hold name and I’d like to think that he is Mia a bonafide headliner wherever he goes in this country until he retires. 

[p.pete]

Watched the end from the back, he seemed to nail it, great crowd. 

[bimblebee]

I enjoyed it, 40 year old northern woman.  Everyone round me was loving it.  He out on a good show and you could tell it meant the world to him being up there.  

[Thunderstruck]

Not my music but he was brilliant!!

[Chinaski_]

Music wise, I thought it was dreadful. But he enjoyed himself and put on a good show. Good for him. 

[Alex DeLarge]

Kind of feel bringing out Chris Martin was a move to try and win the crowd over which he didn't need to do. 

Also, on telly the crowd looked like it skewed young - can anyone there confirm this?

[laablyjaably]

stormzy lennon rod steward annie lennox tom jones freddy mercury lurt cobain elvis  presley elton john macartney jon bon jovi black sabbath mick jagger alice cooper jimmi hendrix all have their music in the style of stormzy if u lisytem carefully to his tracks 

 

[ticketboy69]

Not my thing at all, but we went along anyway as my daughter was interested. Ended up staying for the whole thing and thought it was a spectacular show. Loved it!

[laablyjaably]

yeh tha presedential mandela lurhther king speech really curled my stromac twisted it up i felt so warmyl sick an puky did anmy one else get the hearty message 

[laablyjaably]

an if u dis my lyrics gime rym ccos my skin brown well ill jus hav yo gyal with my chimes  

 

 

 

 

 

[bluedaisy]

 

1 minute ago, laablyjaably said:

yeh tha presedential mandela lurhther king speech really curled my stromac twisted it up i felt so warmyl sick an puky did anmy one else get the hearty message 

Someone's having a good Glastonbury.?

[Jackmypie]

Yeah he was amazing. Managed to get right near the front, atmosphere was brilliant too

[amfy]

What a weird end to the night I had. 

We eventually decided to go for Fatboy as we have never seen him on all the years we’ve been there & we thought we could see Stomzy on catch up when we get home.....

......but The Glade got rammed & we lost each other. Texted other half & suggested we meet at The Pussy Parlure for Liaine De Havas but halfway there texted ‘Fuck it - I’m heading for Stomzy’

Never heard back from him!

I think I landed about half way through. I have certainly seen the field fuller but I felt everyone there was into it.

Loved it ! 

So glad the night went so wrong because it ended very right!

 

[bluedaisy]

I think headline act's that draw smaller but more enthusiastic crowds are good for the festival in general. I remember when the Stones played, and they seemed to suck the life out of the rest of the site for a while.

 

 

[VCK]

As a live performance he looked good.

As a rapper and Hip Hop artist though, his music is still dull and will be put to shame by Wu Tang tonight. Pleased for his overwhelmingly middle class white teenage fanbase though.

[VCK]

Also calling Stormzy grime is like calling Green Day punk. Late to the party.

[Matt42]

27 minutes ago, Ddiamondd said:

And to those flooding onto the forum to criticise: that’s vindication. Sometimes culture needs a shake up. Stormzy in that slot last night was The Prodigy in 1997. Instantly iconic and changing of the guard.

Big up Big Mike

I thought the set was fantastic but any criticism of the vindication (in my view) is that it was a bit premature. If he had his second album already out I reckon this set would have hit even harder.

but it was great

[mcshed]

4 minutes ago, VCK said:

As a live performance he looked good.

As a rapper and Hip Hop artist though, his music is still dull and will be put to shame by Wu Tang tonight. Pleased for his overwhelmingly middle class white teenage fanbase though.

Denzel Curry has already smashed the best rap set of the weekend, and honestly Ocean Wisdom is more likely to challenge for that than Wu-Tang, I love the Wu but Curry was something else.

[Madyaker]

So what’s the verdict then? I was tempted but went to Jon Hopkins instead

[KingPin]

Watching the set on iPlayer and fuck me is this a boring set, he's got decent energy but energy doesn't make up for a poor set and is there really any need to cover Ed fucking Sheeran?