Toronto-based trio Keys N Krates came to Syracuse Thursday night to play at The Westcott Theater. They performed both old and new hits at the concert, which was part of their “Cura” world tour.
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this post, the date of the Keys N Krates concert was misstated. The concert was held Thursday night. The Daily Orange regrets this error.
Keys N Krates consists of turntablist Jr. Flo, keyboardist David Matisse and drummer Adam Tune. The trio headlined Thursday's concert.
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Drummer Adam Tune performs during the set.
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Turntablist Jr. Flo and keyboardist David Matisse also joined Tune onstage.
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The trio played until about 12:30 a.m.
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Among the tracks played at the concert was the group's latest: "My Night" featuring 070 Shake.
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The group is currently on its world tour "Cura."
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Keys N Krates will drop a new album, also named "Cura," in 2018 through Dim Mak, Steve Aoki's record label.
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Miami-born and New York City-based artist Jubilee started off the evening, opening with the bass and trap she's known for.
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The group recently teased two songs off their new album, including "Glitter" featuring Ambré Perkins and "Flute Loop" featuring Ouici.
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“We’re trying to sway the music direction,” Jr. Flo told The Daily Orange. “We’re going back to hip-hop with the tools we've obtained as music producers.”
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The group's most recent single releases – “Glitter,” “Flute Loop” and “Do What U Do” – each give listeners a taste of what "Cura" could sound like.
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To Jr. Flo, "Cura" represents the type of music the trio is passionate about making. He described it as fun, energetic and entrancing.
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Jubilee went on stage before DJ Falcons, who took the stage before Keys N Krates.
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Keys N Krates will perform in Burlington, Vermont, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after the Syracuse performance.
Leigh Ann Rodgers | Staff PhotographerPublished on January 26, 2018 at 2:57 pm
