Los angeles, โฃCA – Crystal Kay celebrated 26 years in music with a dynamic performance โatโฃ the Miracle Theater in Inglewood on Saturday, delivering a career-spanning set to a diverse and eager crowd. The concert marked โa important milestone forโข the Yokohama-born โคsinger, fulfilling a long-held โambition to connectโ with fans worldwide.
Kay opened the show expressing deep gratitude, stating, “You know how much I โappreciateโ your love โand support over the past 25 years-now 26 years,” visibly moved by the occasion. She continued, “I’ve always wanted to spread my wings to the world and connect with everyone around the โขworld, and I’m hereโ seeing โyou guys in person is a dream come true.”
The 90-minute concert showcasedโ Kay’s versatility, beginning with “ONE,” the anime movie theme songโข credited with expanding her international fanbase. She than transitionedโ into “Gimme โขSome,” โคhighlighting her rap skills against a backdrop of red lighting and strobes, exclaiming, “I’ve come โall the way from Yokohama to inglewood. I โขlove it!”
Kay also performed โcovers of Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature” andโ janet Jackson’s “I Get Lonely,” revealing her โฃlifelong passion for performance, dating backโ to age two.
Audience participation was a key element of the show, particularly during “Boyfriend -part II-,” where Kay โencouraged jumping, call-and-response, and heart-shaped hand gestures. The energy peaked with performances of “Kirakuni” – released afterโ 19 years – “Candy,” and her hit song “Koini Ochitara.” Kay closed the main set by inviting two fans onstage to โdance withโ her during “That Girl.”
Following chants of “Crystal Kay!”โฃ the singer returned for an encore,โฃ performing “Motherland” as the venue wasโ illuminated by smartphone lights. Sheโ concluded the concert with a heartfelt message:โฃ “Los angeles, thank you so much. I love you. Can’t wait โคto see you guys again. Good night.”
The setlist offered a โคcomprehensive overview of Kay’s discography, appealing to โฃboth longtime fans and new listeners. The concert demonstrated theโ growing reach of Japanese music internationally, with a majority of attendees being local fans and younger audiences. Kay’s fluency in English was noted as a key factor in fostering a strong connection with the audience, allowing her to โeffectively share her feelings andโฃ personal stories. Organizers expressed hope for continued expansion of her fanbase and future performances on the global โstage.
