Pi'erre Bourne produced Magnolia and a decade of records that shaped how modern rap sounds, and he headlines here as an artist rather than a name in the credits. Irving Plaza holds around a thousand people with a balcony wrapping the floor, which is exactly the scale where his beats hit hardest. If you follow production credits as closely as artist names, this is your show of the weekend.
What to expect
General admission floor with a horseshoe balcony above, and a crowd that arrives late and pushes forward the moment a recognisable beat drops. Sets in this room run tight rather than sprawling. Expect heavy low end, a DJ warming up beforehand, and a lot of phones in the air for the biggest productions.
Good to know
- Take the 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R or W to 14th St-Union Square and walk to Irving Place
- The floor is standing only; the balcony has limited seating
- Get there early if you want the barrier, later if you prefer space
- Best for hip-hop listeners who follow producers as well as rappers
- Union Square has late food options for afterwards
- Accessible viewing areas are available; contact the venue in advance
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Common questions
What is Pi'erre Bourne best known for?
Producing Playboi Carti's Magnolia along with a long run of credits, and releasing his own albums under the Life of Pi'erre series.
Is the show standing?
The main floor at Irving Plaza is general admission standing, with a wraparound balcony above it.
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