TINASHE
Tinashe, Bayou Music Center, Houston, TX. 10/24/24.
Tinashe’s Match My Freak Tour stop in Houston was a night of pure energy and connection, bringing together a wildly diverse crowd that vibed with her genre-blending magic. It all started with a DJ setting the mood with an array of house and dance tracks that had everyone swaying and ready for more. The vibe took a mellow, grounded turn when Raveena took the stage as the night’s opener. Ethereal and serene, she performed barefoot, moving across the stage with an effortless grace. She sang with this honey-smooth voice, giving a nod to Aaliyah with a cover of "At Your Best" that had the crowd mesmerized as she played guitar. Her set felt grounded and ethereal, a dreamy calm before the main event.
When Tinashe finally hit the stage, the energy shifted from grounded to electric. The lights dimmed, a video montage played, and then her dancers burst out, hyping everyone up before she made her grand entrance. She appeared in silhouette, moving to a remix of “Nasty,” and from that moment, she had the crowd in the palm of her hand. Her show was packed with high-energy dance breaks and flawless vocals, showcasing songs that spanned R&B, pop, and house. Hits like “2 On” and “Bouncin” had everyone singing along, but even deeper cuts like “The Worst in Me” and “Talk to Me Nice” were crowd favorites. You could feel the joy and freedom radiating from her performance—it was obvious she’s an artist who can do it all.
What made the night special was how Tinashe’s music brought people together. Tinashe’s artistry truly shined as she moved between genres, uniting the crowd in her diverse soundscape. Her performance was a celebration of her journey, showcasing not only her skill but her evolution as an artist unafraid to push boundaries. The crowd was filled with fans from every background, everyone grooving to the same beat, feeling the same energy. Her sound isn’t for one type of person; it’s for everyone. She closed the night with her viral hit "Nasty," leaving fans buzzing—the merch line was out the door, a clear sign of the unforgettable night she gave to Houston.
Shot and Written by Loreal Curtis.
