ASAP Rocky and Major Lazer will perform on Gold Coast lawn over Green Key weekend, Programming Board announced at a concert outside the Class of 1953 Commons yesterday. The news was met with mixed opinions from students.
ASAP Rocky, a rap artist who is part of the hip-hop collective ASAP Mob, hails from Harlem, New York. He gained international acclaim in 2011 with his debut mix tape "Live. Love. ASAP."
The artist, called "one of hip-hop's brightest new stars" by The New York Times, recently signed with Sony Music Entertainment for $3 million dollars. ASAP Rocky is known for his experimental and witty lyrics, as well as his impressive fashion taste.
ASAP Rocky's most popular songs include "F**kin' Problems," "Wild for the Night," "Peso" and "Long Live ASAP," off his new solo album released in January.
Major Lazer is an electronic music duo founded in 2009 in Jamaica by DJ and producer Diplo. The group, whose singles include "Pon de Floor," "Original Don," "Watch Out For This" and "You're No Good," has collaborated with M.I.A., Bruno Mars and Santigold and is currently on the a world tour to promote their most recent album, "Free the Universe."
Programming Board has not hosted a major artist since Avicii last winter, when many students could not obtain tickets due to capacity limits in '53 Commons. The student group has faced difficulties holding concerts at indoor venues, and this year's Green Key performance will be moved to Gold Coast lawn to allow for greater student attendance.
While Programming Board initially planned to host Major Lazer last fall, the artist faulted on a signed contract due to scheduling conflicts. Student representatives previously said the group was spending over $20,000 to bring a popular artist to campus in the spring, and had issues securing major artists in the past due to budget constraints.
Afroman, Baauer and Adventure Club will also perform at various fraternities throughout Green Key weekend.
