Osheaga Festival

The Osheaga Music and Arts Festival (French: Festival musique et arts Osheaga) is a multi-day indie music festival held every summer at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène in Montreal, Quebec. American rapper Lupe Fiasco performed at the Budweiser Mountain Stage in 2011.Patry, Valérie (May 10, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco, Timber Timbre, Ellie Goulding and Others Added to Osheaga 2011". Sors-Tu?.
== Critical reception ==
The Gazette contributor Basem Boshra wrote of Fiasco's performance, "rocking set that adjusted his presentation and sound just enough to fit snugly into the festival setting, but without compromising his musical message or spirit." He concluded, "(He then nearly derailed matters when he went into a bizarre anti-American screed that I assume he was expecting would go over better than it actually did). But with unassailable hits in his hip pocket such as Kick Push, Superstar and The Show Goes On, there was enough material—and passion in their delivery—to keep the audience listening, and loving it."Boshra, Basem (July 30, 2011). "Osheaga 2011: Lupe Fiasco". The Gazette. Radio show The Come Up Show wrote in their article, "Pop/Rock oriented people don't usually like going to hip-hop shows because the show is boring, so maybe he tried to make up for both by hiring a huge live band, electric guitar, keys and everything, and turn it into a stadium show. Eh, it seems to be working though, because the girls I bought my hot dog from were practically spazzing out and unable to calculate my change when "Superstar" came on. 'You may all think we're big stars,' he said, 'But you guys are the real superstars. Don't forget to look into the mirror.' Always positive, Lupe! Always a charmer.""[Event Coverage Osheaga Festival - Day 2 (Dâm-Funk, Lupe Fiasco, Ratatat, Bassnectar)"]. The Come Up Show. July 31, 2011.
Tristan Banning of Sidewalk Hustle enthusiastically said, "MC Lupe Fiasco took to the Scene de la Montagne main stage bringing with him his incredible live show. Slotted in between Karkwa and Death From Above 1979 Lupe held his own in an afternoon geared towards rock rather than rap. Without compromising his message or spirit, Lupe took to the stage with a full band, rocking (pun intended) a solid set that fit perfectly to the festival mood and vibe. […] It was a definite highlight of the day."Banning, Tristan (August 2, 2011). "Osheaga 2011: Lupe Fiasco". Sidewalk Hustle. Stewart Wiseman of Consequence detailed in equal praise of the rapper's stage presence, "Unlike some other acts, Fiasco didn't need to try hard to pump up the crowd, as they were ready and willing to party. Where many rappers rely on beats to accompany their music, Fiasco's band blended rock sounds with his rhymes in a surprisingly good combination. Things got weird halfway through his set, however, when Fiasco went on an anti-American rant that had many scratching their heads instead of cheering, but then again this is the same rapper who labeled President Barack Obama as "the biggest terrorist". Oh well. Closing with his biggest hit 'The Show Goes On', Fiasco brought the energy back and the party started once more."LeBlanc, Gilles and Wiseman, Stewart (August 5, 2011). "Festival Review: CoS at Osheaga 2011". Consequence.
== Set list ==
# "Shining Down"
# "State Run Radio"
# "Kick, Push"
# "Words I Never Said"
# "Beautiful Lasers (2 Ways)"
# "Superstar"
# "The Show Goes On"
# "Break the Chain"
# "Out of My Head"
# "I Don't Wanna Care Right Now"
== Date ==
Date	Date 	Time	City 	Venue 	Stage
Sat 	July 30, 2011	6:30	Québec	Parc Jean-Drapeau	Budweiser Mountain Stage
== Gallery ==
File:Osheaga Festival 2011.jpg
== References ==
Category:2011 live performances
Category:Festivals