Despite some unruly weather, this year’s Springfest was a successful one. With the annual crawfish boil that never fails to draw a crowd, and the star-studded line up for the afternoon concert, a mild weather mishap couldn’t get in the way of the plans.
Due to the small thunderstorm, the usual mass pilgrimage of students to the crawfish boil didn’t take place. However, a relatively large crowd took shelter under tents in the parking lot of the F.G. Clark Activity Center, as they patiently awaited the succulent seafood. An outdoor concert was also scheduled, but was postponed due to the condition of the weather.
The main event of the concert was scheduled to begin at 3 p.m., but the main acts were pushed back to allow the performers from the previously scheduled event a chance to perform. Some of the acts included: Kel, Ryan Williams, T3, Jino and the GGs.
R&B singer and songwriter Tank’s performance was the first of the main acts. Tank crooned some of his popular melodies, and even pulled a female student from the audience to hold his microphone as he sang. After his performance, Tank remarked on what it felt like to perform for college students, many of which were young when he first emerged as an artist.
“It’s always a refreshing experience to watch faces change as they begin to recognize some of the songs,” said Tank. He also spoke on his future endeavors in music, and what his fans should be looking for in the near future, such as a producing collaboration with Chris Brown and signing new artists to his label, such as Siya.
“I’ve known Siya for years, and I’m excited for people to appreciate her sound like I do,” Tank commented.
Juvenile’s performance followed after Tank’s, with new artist Dej Loaf after him. Dej Loaf, along with her entourage, captured the audience’s attention, and the crowd seemed to react well to her stage presence.
The true issue arose when Young Thug, who’s been involved in the latest Lil Wayne and Birdman conflict, took to the stage. Many in the crowd booed Thug and yelled obscenities to him, causing Thug to stop his performance with Dej Loaf and pace the stage while mocking audience members as well. The hostility died down by the time Young Thug was to perform his individual set, however, and the rest of the concert went off without a hitch.
Although the usual crowd couldn’t be drawn to the festivities, those in attendance enjoyed themselves, and Springfest ended the semester with a subtle bang.
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Top Artists perform at SU Young Thug, Dej Loaf, Tank, and Juvenile blaze the stage during Springfest
April 28, 2015
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