Lil Yachty made his debut on Saturday Night Live on April 1, performing “The Black Seminole” featuring Diana Gordon, the opening track from his latest album, “Let’s Start Here”.
The performance featured a psych rock band and a moon surrounded by a rainbow in the background, while Yachty wore dark sunglasses and a hoodie. The stage was also decorated with plants and greenery.
the BLACK seminole. @lilyachty pic.twitter.com/YG5WV7YhvM
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) April 2, 2023
Yachty had previously posted a call for auditions for an all-women backing band, which he brought with him for his SNL performance. He said he wanted to showcase women in the music industry and give them the respect they deserve.
During the performance, Diana Gordon delivered a smooth and impeccable vocal interlude dressed in an elegant ivory gown. Yachty’s latest album was an unexpected departure from his previous albums, as he experimented with jazz and psychedelic rock to be taken more seriously as an artist.
Questlove of The Roots praised Let’s Start Here immediately after it was released, calling it a great departure record. Rolling Stone also praised the album, calling it a near-flawless and cohesive project.
Yachty’s SNL debut was memorable and mysterious, with the dark lighting and all-women band creating an air of intrigue.
Yachty’s aim to showcase women in the music industry is admirable, and his performance with Diana Gordon was a testament to their musical talent. Yachty’s experimentation with different genres in Let’s Start Here has paid off, with critical acclaim and respect as an artist. Overall, Yachty’s SNL performance was a success and showed that he is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
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