Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Tue 19 Sept
Following the release of his new album Darkness & Light last December, this effortlessly cool singer-songwriter is back for a 24-date tour starting in Glasgow this September. John Legend’s fifth studio album includes a host of different sounds from collaborators such as Miguel and the ever-in-demand Chance The Rapper.
Whilst demonstrating the familiar mastery from the r’n’b titan, co-producing the album with producer Blake Mills, the success behind Alabama Shakes, has nudged Darkness… towards a churned flavour of the genre. Penthouse Floor, which is more of a dance jam with a funky cut, echoes Thundercat’s groovy basslines. Mills has described this album as Legend’s “manifesto,” where he touches upon his devotion to social inequality and the challenges and rewards of marriage.
The multi-platinum-selling Oscar, Golden Globe and 10-times Grammy-winning John Legend has come a long way since breaking out in 2004 with his piano ballad, Ordinary People. He has continued to charm us with his affection for music. Ten years after signing his record deal, All Of Me became his biggest record to date from the album Love Is The Future, with just over 12 million sales. Darkness And Light includes some of Legend’s strongest work yet, expect to be swayed by the ever-romantic and undoubtedly stripped-back set.
Tickets: £68. Info: 029 2022 4488 (CJ)