Concert Review: Fantastic Negrito Is Genuinely Fantastic
In Spanish, it is common to take an attribute of either a persons’ looks or personality and add an “ita” or “ito” to both elaborate and endear said quality. My aunt called me “chulita” claiming I was cutesy, while my other aunt called me “gordita” claiming I was chunky. I no longer speak to the latter. Yet, it was that cultural tradition that made me curious of Fantastic Negrito at Brooklyn Bowl, and emanated through his music an reverie and respect for black culture.
While people gathered at BB to dance, bowl, and eat some Texas toast, Negrito had a surprising effect; he made them stop. He has a talent and charisma that makes you look and say, “Wow!” It is as if every inch of your soul and body tells you to stop “doing” and start witnessing another “do,” in this case Fantastic Negrito. Personally, I am convinced that every human being, throughout history, has suffered from the acute disorder: FOMO – fear of missing out. The idea that “they” are not what’s “happening” terrifies people, but his music reveals a truth about life; you are not an event or a moment but a receiver of both.
Fantastic Negrito – A Boy Named Andrew (Official Video)
Vocally and instrumentally, Fantastic Negrito is pure elegance. He is “the musician,” similar to Jimi Hendrix, of which everyone wonders if he was born with a guitar. His effervescence makes you a believer some people truly are destined and lucky enough to find their destiny. For Fantastic Negrito, his destiny was to “play” not only instruments but playfully prompt people to fantasize. His voice touches emotions in the same way hands grasp wind. You feel his voice in tracks like, “Bad Guy Necessity” or his Leadbelly cover of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night.” Thus, who could bowl!?!
Fantastic Negrito – Plastic Hamburgers (Official Video)
Jovial, energetic, fluid, present, and grateful are a few terms associated with Fantastic Negrito’s approach of the stage, which is why songs such as, “Cold November Street” and “Plastic Burgers” had a subtle way of both elevating and reproaching humanity. There is no doubt Fantatic Negrito stands for peace, love, justice, and equality, and his music is his way of standing tall. For him, it is not about being good with your craft, it is about being imaginative with it. For More Information On Fantastic Negrito Click Here.
