South Korean artist Babylon serenaded New Yorkers on October 18th with a performance of a lifetime, pouring out his heart and soul to fans like an exquisitely written love letter for his Beautiful Memories Tour.
R&B soloist Babylon is unlike any other performer. He doesn’t need bells and whistles to accompany his stage presence because his voice alone is a phenomenal instrument that entrances listeners. With a reputation for collaborating with artists such as BIBI, JISELLE, Jay Park, Chung Ha, Zico, WOODZ, and so many others, Babylon has distinguished himself in the music industry. His influence on the hip-hop and R&B genre alone has been groundbreaking, and this crooner keeps that passionate fire burning with every outing—his tour just being a taste of that.
The Mission—located on 229 West 28th Street— is considered K-Town’s premier nightclub destination, but in October it became the place to be to witness the greatness that is Babylon as he embarked on his first-ever United States solo tour. While in the midst of a 21-city tour spanning from Los Angeles, Denver, New York City, Houston to Minneapolis, Cleveland, Seattle and other locations, Babylon did not miss a beat.
South Korean singer-songwriter Nyla Nune opened for Babylon’s NYC performance, and she certainly set the tone for an unforgettable night. While Nyla Nune has a New York City gritty vibe, her soft sensual voice created the perfect mood for Babylon tour.
Babylon swiftly took attendees from sensual ballads setting the mood for a romantic evening out with “Cigarettes after Sex” and “Alone Love,” but then flipped the switch to a club-esque dance with hits like “Boys and Girls,” “Drive” and “Automatic” getting fans excited to party.
There are not enough words in the English language to encapsulate Babylon’s talent. He is just that type of artist that you feel so privileged to have even encountered, and KFuse was lucky that cool October evening. Each ballad hit a high note reaching into the depths of your soul, leaving you craving more.
Donning a baseball cap, glasses, and a Nike sports outfit, Babylon got on that stage like a “Smooth the Criminal.” With vocal skills reminiscent of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, KFuse can confidently state that Babylon is most certainly the King of R&B.
His tour traces his musical journey from his first full length album back in 2018—an exploration of memories to his latest work—to EGO 90’s Part 3 which was released in August 2024. Audiences were able to see first-hand the master at work as he blew through funk, pop, hip-hop and R&B vibes in the span of two hours.
There are some artists who have that “Je ne sais quoi” factor that charms them with a simple smile, but Babylon has it all. He has the talent, charm and vocal range that makes a musical genius who has cemented his artistry in the industry.
The “Beautiful Memories tour” was aptly named because Babylon did just that for his fans in NYC at Mission in October.
Photographed and Written by Amanda M.
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