Concerts Howard Theatre

Danny Brown @ Howard Theatre

WASHINGTON, DC - November 24, 2013 - Rapper Danny Brown performs at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. Brown released his third studio album, Old, in October. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post) (Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

This was a funs how with a very raucous crowd. So much energy. Brown’s earned quite a few plaudits for his latest album, Old, and I enjoyed his show to a point. But his flow is so samey. The nasal-y voice he uses got old for me after the first few songs. But audience, made up of teens and tweens, totally ate it up.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 24, 2013 - Rapper Danny Brown performs at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. Brown released his third studio album, Old, in October. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post) (Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, DC - November 24, 2013 - Rapper Danny Brown performs at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. Brown released his third studio album, Old, in October. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post) (Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, DC - November 24, 2013 - Rapper Danny Brown performs at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. Brown released his third studio album, Old, in October. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post) (Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

As you can see, lights for this show weren’t all that great. It seems the Howard has installed anew lighting system or changed lighting personell because what used to be big, bright lights (the best in town if I’m being honest) are now a mess of deep reds and purples with one lone spotlight at the center of the stage. Basically, once a performer moves to the sides of the stage, they’re unshootable. Shame.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 24, 2013 - Rapper Danny Brown performs at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. Brown released his third studio album, Old, in October. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post) (Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, DC - November 24, 2013 - Rapper Danny Brown performs at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. Brown released his third studio album, Old, in October. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post) (Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

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