Over the last few weeks my life has become uncharacteristically routine. Uncharacteristic because i Have the kind of personality that thrives on spontaneity, Routine because I find myself doing the same thing day in and day out at approximately the same time. I have been so in need of something different to put me back that care free zone that everyone deserves to experience in the midst of their busy lives.

What better way to unwind and act care free than a rap concert of one of the best stars in the world. Yes my unconventional approach to my seemingly monotonous existence was to attend the Jay z concert held at the O2 this past week. I had so many expectations when I purchased my ticket and to be honest every single one was met the moment the lights went off and he appeared on stage.

Over the last couple of months leading up to the concert Stress had definitely become an unwelcome part of my daily life.  The overwhelming pressure associated with deadlines from school and at that time work had definitely caught up with me the day of the concert. I needed to let loose and be a care free 20 something year old for the first time in a long time maybe even ever. Jay z,s music has always represented a sort of attitude that I wish I had the guts to express more often. I am a fan of his because he is unapologetic for the things he does and thinks. I may not agree with a lot of it but i admire he’s fearless attitude as expressed in the lyrics of his songs. Yes believe it or not underneath the profanity deep rooted lyrics and life lessons can be found in some of the his catchy songs. “I’d rather die enormous than live dormant.”-Jay Z.

This was my first experience at a concert of this scale and he made the tough decision of paying so much money worthwhile. The concert was understated and did not rely on the outrageous lighting and over the top barely dressed dancers that so many modern concerts of any genre have become accustomed to. The man can command a crowd with simplicity and that is something very few artists are capable of doing and in many ways highlights why this man has become the success he is today.