The Quebec rap trio Loud Lary Ajust presents their last career show this Friday evening in front of a packed house. We were at the penultimate, Thursday, in a packed Club Soda. Report of an evening which began backstage and ended on stage.
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The first – very short-lived – snow that fell in Montreal on Thursday did not dampen the atmosphere inside Club Soda one degree. In fact, the temperature only increased throughout the songs performed by Loud Lary Ajust (LLA), who returned to where it all began to celebrate the album’s 10th anniversary Blue Volvo. D’Hôtel Hell until XOXOthe Montreal trio offered an electrifying 90-minute performance “as a sign of respect to the fans”.
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Lary Kidd, Ajust and Loud before the show, Thursday evening
“We owe them that,” Loud tells us in the band’s dressing room before the show. “We played everywhere last summer, but Club Soda is not the same; there is the effect of nostalgia. People who saw us 10 years ago are going to see the same show in the same place. »
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Loud Lary Ajust’s last career show is this Friday evening at Club Soda.
His partner at the microphone Lary Kidd emphasizes that it was the only way for them to close this meeting on stage after a Quebec tour in recent months. “The intention was not to stretch the sauce,” says Loud. This tour is special because it came after a five-year absence. If we met every year, it would lose its magic for us and for the world. We just played places that have symbolic importance. » “Almost sentimental,” adds Lary Kidd.
Talking about the end, before meeting again
Although they remain best friends, see each other regularly and will continue to record together, the group Loud Lary Ajust has reached the end of its adventure.
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DJ and producer Ajust
“When the band broke up in 2016, it was already clear that it was the end. I understand that people have hopes that we will come back together, but we are not there, assures DJ and producer Ajust. We are independent creative entities. We have different artistic visions. » “They often come together, or sometimes not at all,” continues Lary Kidd. “I don’t understand how Wu-Tang stays together,” Loud asks wryly with a laugh.
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Rapper Loud
The latter is still working on his next album with Ajust, while Lary Kidd continues to promote the Napoleon’s white horsereleased in May, and its clothing brand, Officiel.
When asked how they anticipate this final show on Friday, Ajust takes us back to the band’s breakup eight years ago.
I remember shedding a little tear at this famous show at OUMF. At that moment, I was thinking, “What’s in front of us?” I wondered if this was the end. It really touched me, but tomorrow [vendredi]I don’t know… I might bawl like a baby, but I don’t think so.
Ajust, DJ and producer
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Rapper Lary Kidd
“If everyone went on a trip with their backpack to three different countries for six months, there would be an emotion… but we’ll literally see each other again in three days! », says Lary Kidd.
Enthusiastic fans
About 1,000 people gathered at Club Soda on Thursday evening and the same number will be there this Friday. “It’s cool that people are there and to see that we have long-time fans. We sign relics, like my first CD, or that of Loud,” says Lary Kidd. “People come from far away anyway: Rouyn, Rimouski, Beauce… It’s always surprising to see people who travel so much to see us,” adds Loud.
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Some fans, including poet Jonathan Charrette, were able to meet the rappers before they went on stage. He gave them a copy of his book Cobain’s passion. “A verse from Loud on Nouveau riche inspired me for my book Nisso, the city on the Sunwhich came out last year. »
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Éric Simard: “I came from Beauce by bus. I never saw them and it was my last chance. Blue Volvo is a legendary album for me, I know it by heart. I’m 45 and I feel a bit like a kid. »
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Alex Charon (center): “I’ve been a fan since the beginning and I needed closure. I saw them at the Francos, but in a theater, it’s a first. They brought a breath of fresh air to rap. They are pioneers for me. »
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Nakiska: “It’s been two months since [Alex Charron de la photo précédente] introduced them to me and I already like them a lot! »
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Simon: “I saw them individually, but seeing them together is the consecration as a fan. Their texts resonate with me. They tell a little bit of the story of my life. I grew up in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines and we didn’t have it easy. »
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Head to the stage!
For its last communion with its audience, LLA chose Fléau Dicaprio, who has just joined the Joy Ride label, to provide the opening act.
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Rapper Fléau Dicaprio on stage at Club Soda, Thursday evening
“I’m really grateful. I have a lot of love for Loud, Lary and Ajust. Since I have known them, they have become patnais [associés et complices] », affirms the MC who took the opportunity to present his new excerpt, F. I. U. W. He also invited Obia le Chef, Connaisseur Ticaso, Baxter Dexter and Shreez on stage.
Once the crowd was well warmed up, LLA performed all of the pieces from Blue Volvoas well as successes, such ONO, Oatmeal et No Fucking Waythen the recent It’s not what you think et Yes sir.
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The crowd lighting up the room for the play Autumn on which the late Karim Ouellet sings
One of the most beautiful moments of the evening came when the band asked the spectators to turn on the light on their phones to pay tribute to the late Karim Ouellet, who sings on Autumnthe song that ends Blue Volvo in such a brilliant way.
After snow crabtaken from the microalbum Oh my godthe trio returned backstage to catch their breath. Ajust, slightly less sweaty than his two friends, then hugged them and said: “What a performance!” »
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Lary Kidd taking a short break before the encore
The energy of the band and crowd never wavered, but it peaked during the encore. LLA returned to the stage to Candlewood Suites Then XOXO. Gravity no longer seemed to have its effect because everyone was jumping so easily.
After greeting their delighted fans, Loud, Lary Kidd and Ajust returned to their dressing room. We followed them to thank them for their welcome and to hear Lary say: “What a life!” »
