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In a much anticipated performance since the release of his album, Kato takes the stage up next after mISTER_b. It was his first time being here but he had heard about how amazing the crowd was and how honest. Kato was definitely up for the task of putting on a performance and he showed that after his fiery and intense set. Not only is he probably this generation’s second entertaining performer but he was also one of the greatest. To attend a Kato show was to be completely amazed and probably exhausted afterward. As Kato took the stage, wearing his latest trend of laid back clothing (Black shirt and plaid on top with simple pants) he adjusted his earpieces so he could properly hear the music in his heart, in order to keep up and stay on sync. Already off to a big start, the singer performs “Body Rock” but since his partner in crime Deneil wasn’t there, he was up to the task of being a rapper for the moment and his fans had no problem in assisting him as well. In a performance filled with fun and exploding dance moves, Kato was the one you kept your eye on no matter what. He burst onto the stage in a cloud of smoke, with the thumping bass taking over everyones ears and vibrating into their bodies. Kato’s voice could be heard just barely over the crowd of high frequency screams. While he had matured his voice, the still nasally hints were obvious but just not as obvious as before. This performance was one of the highlights simply due to the energy and execution. With his backup dancers in tow, it wasn’t almost a wonder how he could keep up such an intense and high energy routine throughout the show. Let it go, I wanna see you let it go (eh, eh, eh) We both know, you wanna let me take control (eh, eh, eh)
I'll take you places that you've never seen before I'll make you forget what it is you're crying for The world is ours so let me take you on a tour Don't need to worry, don't need to worry
Girl I... believe When I get you next to me You won't ever wanna leave Girl I... can't stop Watching the way your body rocks Cus you are all that I want You're...
[Beat break]
Let me know, if you're feeling this then let me know (eh, eh, eh) Left behind, with me you'll never be left behind (eh, eh, eh) Ohhh
I'll take you places that you've never seen before I'll make you forget what it is you're crying for The world is ours so let me take you on a tour Don't need to worry, don't need to worry
Girl I... believe When I get you next to me You won't ever wanna leave Girl I... can't stop Watching the way your body rocks Cus you are all that I want
[Rap] Walk out the door and a thousand girls all fall at my feet, they got a taste for celebrity They must be hooked on my scent, man that shit is crazy But I don't just fall for anybody and I don't care if she's got that rocking hot body I've tried to get by on my own, a lone wolf, majestic, impressive, you can't touch this But then you walked in and that plan was over You start fucking with me head as you come even closer They way you're rocking that body, got a weird effect on me, man I hold my hands up I surrender why don't you come and take me down? We can rock body to body, have our own private party, kick off those Louboutins, close the door Let's get it started
Girl I... (I believe when you're here) believe When I get you next to me You won't ever wanna leave Girl I...(I just cannot stop) can't stop Watching the way your body rocks Cus you are all that I want You're...
[Beat break]
Next up, Kato performs two more songs from his latest album, “Heart of Mine” which includes the epic synthesizer instrumental and was able to show off some more of his dance moves. He didn’t seem to slow his pace at all, keeping up with his dancers and the energy of the crowd. After that, he went into his much cooler rendition of “Don’t Have To Say A Word” which of course included some sexy female dancers to play a part of his live adaption of the track. There was a lot of bumping and grinding but it was done tastefully of course. There were a few times it seemed like Kato was probably picturing his girlfriend, Victoria up there, but maybe because the chemistry between him and his dancers seem a little too real sometimes. Following that, he went into one of the fan favorites, “Distraction” which included another slew of girls around his side. During the chorus, there were a lot of dance breaks to which the crowd most noticeable enjoyed. This was another track that kept the crowd on their feet (literally) and interactive with the performance. At one point, he was standing in the middle as the girls were around him, on all fours, grinding their hips to the ground and moving in a circle. When they jumped back up, kato joined them in a final choreographed piece. Somebody said, that it gets better But I can't wait that long to see And every day it seems a lie All my troubles start to multiply
Everybody wants a piece of me Never were around to help build the dream This world is starting to take it's toll But where do you go when this is all you've known?
Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction? Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction? Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction? Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction?
Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh
If there is one thing that I've learned It's happiness ain't given, it's earned I'm tired of always having to worry Too young to be living life that way
Perfected the art of not giving a damn Try to change me because you don't like who I am This world was starting to take it's toll But where do you go when this is all you've known?
Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction? Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction? Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction? Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction?
Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh (Would you care to be my distraction?) Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh, Hey oh, hey oh (Would you care to be my distraction?)
Distraction, distraction, distraction, distraction...
Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction? Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction? Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction? Another loss, another bad decision Would you care to be my distraction? To follow, Kato now performed “For The Record” which didn’t let up in any of its energetic and entertaining qualities. It was almost one giant dance party during his set, and he intended to make use of every second. He started pumping the crowd up, to which just a few seconds later you saw a sea of people bobbing up and down, one of the few tricks he could pull out to make them stay engaged. It was a very urban type of track so of course Kato had to really pull out some of his best urban dance moves, even attempting to “Whip and Nae/Nae” a few times. Granted he was horrible at it, he still tried and the crowd still loved him. He moved on to another fan favorite, “Guilty Pleasure” sending them into an almost frenzy as the beat played. It was his first actual hit which landed him into Pop superstar status that he’s in now. The EDM inspired track left little to the imagination in way of dance. He was pulling out all the stops, using lots of tactics such as using trampolines and even the smoke machine. During the final chorus, Kato and his crew were dancing together in what looked like an all out flash mob onstage. It seemed like everyone from his team was there, with Kato front and center. It was probably the most fun performance of the night and probably looked like the most fun during the whole three days. Hey baby tell me have you seen this swagger? Hey baby tell me does it really turn you on? Hey baby tell me do you wanna see something? I'll make my haters wish that I was gone
And you know you can't deny it Throw your hands up everywhere Throw your hands up everywhere Yeah throw your hands up Feels so good so don't you hide it Throw your hands up everywhere Throw your hands up everywhere Just throw your hands up
I'm your guilty pleasure My music in your e-e-ea-ar Just like a whisper I'll captivate you, ye-e-eah Your guilty pleasure Music in your e-e-ea-ar Just like a whisper I captivated yo-o-ou Ye-e-eah
Kno-o-o-ow, You know You kn-o-o-ow Oh-h-h-h-h, Just let it go-o-o-o (Your guilty pleasure) Kno-o-o-ow, You know You kn-o-o-ow Oh-h-h-h-h, Just let it go-o-o-o (Your guilty pleasure) (Your guilty pleasure)
Hey baby watch the way I turn this club out You'll never see a night like this aga-a-ain Ooh baby can't you tell that this is your song? So show those moves I know you do so we-e-e-ll
And you know you can't deny it Throw your hands up everywhere Throw your hands up everywhere Yeah throw your hands up Feels so good so don't you hide it Throw your hands up everywhere Throw your hands up everywhere Just throw your hands up
I'm your guilty pleasure My music in your e-e-ea-ar Just like a whisper I'll captivate you, ye-e-eah (Captivate yo-o-ou) Your guilty pleasure Music in your e-e-ea-ar Just like a whisper I captivated yo-o-ou Ye-e-eah
Kno-o-o-ow, You know You kn-o-o-ow Oh-h-h-h-h, Just let it go-o-o-o (Your guilty pleasure) Kno-o-o-ow, You know You kn-o-o-ow Oh-h-h-h-h, Just let it go-o-o-o
Turn me up, All I wanna do is be by your si-i-i-ide So baby dance with me Hey, dance with me (just dance) Never wanna leave that, Girl I gotta leave that (Just playin) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure)
I'm your guilty pleasure My music in your e-e-ea-ar Just like a whisper I'll captivate you, ye-e-eah (Captivate yo-o-ou) Your guilty pleasure Music in your e-e-ea-ar Just like a whisper I captivated yo-o-ou Ye-e-eah
Kno-o-o-ow, You know You kn-o-o-ow Oh-h-h-h-h, Just let it go-o-o-o (Your guilty pleasure) Kno-o-o-ow, You know You kn-o-o-ow Oh-h-h-h-h, Just let it go-o-o-o
You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) You know I'm ya (Guilty pleasure) I'm your guilty pleasure Continuing on with his blast from the past songs, Kato gives some shine to some of his favorite past singles like “Put In Work” and “Dodged Your Bullet” where he once again showed off his vocal abilities and sensitive side. As he started to take off his plaid shirt now, he was heading towards the more intimate side of his show where he liked to focus on some of his ballads and vocals. He tosses his plaid jacket into the sea of fans, and for a moment you could’ve sworn Jesus had touched one of them to be healed. For a brief second there seemed to be about 80 girls fighting over a plaid shirt until one of them was victorious in grabbing it and stuffing it in her arms. Kato smiled over at them cluttering together, just amazed that he was able to even cause that. Although “Put In Work” wasn’t that slow of a song, Kato performed it to where he could slow down the tempo just a little. He was showing off his power as a vocalist, with his lingering notes and ability to grab attention at the sound of his breathing. He then backed that up with a sexier rendition of “The Game” which had to be Kato’s sexiest single yet. It was, of course so was just him standing there, able to make the loudest of his fangirls scream at the top of their lungs every time he sang in his falsetto voice. It was another beautiful performance. Played this game so many times now But we know that you don't, no you don't like to lose, lose, lose Forever stubborn But baby I love to push your buttons
Though you think you are two steps ahead In my mind I've already made my plans It's time to make your move, move, move It's time to make your move, move, move, move, yeah
Don't get impatient Mask your frustrations But play your best hand We'll go again You kno-o-o-o-ow that I'm gonna win (I win) You kno-o-o-o-ow that I'm gonna win
I tell you no quitting is allowed (oh no) Cause when we go, we go until nothing's left, left, left Persuade to get your way But baby Two can play that game
Though you think you are two steps ahead In my mind I've already made my plans It's time to make your move, move, move It's time to make your move, move, move, move, yeah
Don't get impatient Mask your frustrations But play your best hand We'll go again You kno-o-o-o-ow that I'm gonna win (You kno-o-o-o-ow I'm gonna win) (I win) You kno-o-o-o-ow that I'm gonna win
Now we both get to walk away Lessons learned, and no regrets Preparing for another round The endless victories keeping me bound (me bound) And you keep coming back for mo-o-o-o-ore (I win) mo-o-o-o-ore (I win)
Don't get impatient (Don't get impatient) Mask your frustrations (Mask your frustrations) But play your best hand (Play your best hand) We'll go again (We'll go again) You kno-o-o-o-ow that I'm gonna win (You kno-o-o-o-ow I'm gonna win) (I win) You kno-o-o-o-ow that I'm gonna win (You kno-o-o-o-ow I'm gonna win)
Don't get impatient.... Mask your frustrations.... But play your best hand... We'll go again... To follow that, Kato took one more detour before capping off his performance for the night, this time going to one of his favorite ballads ever and the crowd’s as well as they began to sing along, “For The Night.” Kato was now sitting down on a stool one of his stage managers had managed to sneakily place in the center of the stage. He even included the spoken intro where he was now staring out into his sea of fans as if speaking to each of them individually. Kato was best when dancing and moving around but he could also command an entire stadium of fans just by sitting and singing in a more intimate way. There wasn’t a line of the song that wasn’t being sang by the audience, and especially during the final chorus of the song where they became the loudest, due to his encouragement. As they were all singing at the top of their lungs, Kato managed to sneak in some ad-libs along the way, and anyone who was listening to the crowd and Kato was probably experiencing goosebumps as to how close of a connection he shared with his fans. Don't believe what you're hearin (I'll do anything that I have to, to protect you) Don't believe what you're hearin (You're my life and I won't ever give up on us)
Imagine if we could just fly away We'll have no worries, live for the day But baby I, baby I I can't make that happen Unless you choose to trust me Put all your faith in me and You and I, You and I We can try to make this right
I never regret any of the time that we spent together On that day, Oh on that day You say you love me but will you leave And run away? Oh run away?
So I'll fight, Give my life My own right, to be with you if just for the night You I'm beside, I won't hide (No) We'll turn this darkness into the light
Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin We'll turn this darkness into the light Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin We'll turn this darkness into the light
That ring on your hand, You don't understand It don't mean a thing if I can't be by your side Right by your side I'll wipe away all those tears, Keep you from any of your fears I'll be your protector
I won't be right, If you and I Don't turn away from lies Cause you and I, you and I We gotta leave these shadows behind
So I'll fight, Give my life My own right, to be with you if just for the night You I'm beside, I won't hide (No) We'll turn this darkness into the light
Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin We'll turn this darkness into the light Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin We'll turn this darkness into the light
Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin It's time to start living, Don't be fearin (Ohhh!) We'll turn this darkness into the light So I'll fight, Give my life My own right, to be with you if just for the night You I'm beside, I won't hide (No) We'll turn this darkness into the light Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin (Ohhh, Ohhh) Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin Don't believe what you're hearin I'll give my life to be with you if just for the night Before Kato goes any further, he decides to take this time to speak to his fans. “I just wanted to say that I love each and every one of you out there tonight, and at home. I’ve been very blessed and fortunate to make this record and to be able to do what I do. I know that the media likes to paint a portrait of me and make me the bad guy. I was the bad guy once but not anymore. This was my most personal record because I finally shared things with all of you that I had been hiding, but I won’t hide anymore, I promise. I’ve been through a lot and I was in a bad place. I put all of that into this song to share with you. So to end this performance I want to share with you guys my most personal song on the album and my favorite of all time. And I want you guys to sing along with me! So thank you for all the support this year and I promise this year and next will be a lot of fun. Let’s end this thing right!” Delivering probably his more heartfelt performance, Kato rounds up his night with “David and Goliath” as there was probably not a dry eye in the house after his speech. To hear it up close and personal, to hear what seemed like every single person singing along to the record was amazing. It actually wasn’t even about if he was on key or not, it was another moment he shared with his fans as they all gave their very best as Kato gave tonight. Another rainbow with no gold at the end Impossible to feel accomplished When you feel so insignificant but insecurities are maximized And ooh, every shot in the dark, it misses It misses and rebounds to come back at me, ooh, at me
But nothing can touch me if I'm the giant Standing on mountains, standing on mountains I am only one but I feel multiplied It's my inner conscience, it's my inner conscience
So I'm standing still, refuse to move my feet And miss what's meant for me I never ask for much just a little bit of strength for the day Ooh, every shot in the dark, it misses It misses and rebounds to come back at me, ooh, at me
But nothing can touch me if I'm the giant Standing on mountains, standing on mountains I am only one but I feel multiplied It's my inner conscience, it's my inner conscience You don't need it all, just a tiny seed Of confidence, it's contagious You don't need it all, just a tiny seed Of confidence, it's contagious
But nothing can touch me if I'm the giant Standing on mountains, standing on mountains I am only one but I feel multiplied It's my inner conscience, it's my inner conscience
No nothing can touch me if I'm the giant Standing on mountains, standing on mountains So during the course of a 45 minute set of Kato, his fans laughed, they cried, they probably assaulted someone, but in all good fun of course. As he finishes his set, he stands to his feet and is greeted by an array of reactions from chants, applause, cheers, and even some random screaming. It was just a typical performance for the young man. He smiles at them and then takes his leave, preparing to watch the cherry on top of an otherwise already epic night for him. Setlist Body Rock Heart of Mine Don't Have To Say A Word Distraction For The Record Guilty Pleasure Put In Work Dodged Your Bullet The Game For The Night David and Goliath |