Does the devil also go to church? I would say yes.
It had been almost three years since Yung Beef last performed in Madrid. Well, I’m not sure if what he does can be called a concert, a satanic ritual, or a stroll through Hell. What’s certain is that on December 14th, he delivered one of the most remarkable shows of his career at the Palacio Vistalegre.
Yung Beef kicked off the setlist with power, and the crowd knew it from the very first beat of “Beef Boy.” Surrounding him were infernal figures vaping, as if even that trend had reached the Kingdom of Lucifer. When Fernandito stepped onto the stage, the connection was immediate—like a reunion between a prophet and his followers. What followed was a journey through his career, from recent tracks like “La 125” (although Quevedo didn’t show up to join him) and “Cherry” with Raúl Clyde, to classics like “Metallica.”
Divided into segments representing the seven deadly sins—Lust, Wrath, Sloth, Violence, Greed, Gluttony—each act was accompanied by a visual experience unprecedented in Fernandito’s shows. The production was masterminded by Vélodrome, bringing the spectacle to life. On stage, figures dressed as demons shared space with women wrapped in bandages, as if freshly emerged from surgery, symbolizing a sick obsession with perfection and excess. It felt unsettling yet utterly captivating. The audience was drawn into a morbid state, as happens with all things tied to desire and sin—you know what I mean. We’re all little devils sometimes, aren’t we? And we love it. But we also have our weaknesses, and I guarantee those resonated in our minds as Lucifer performed tracks like “Effy,” “Rosas Azules,” and “Nos fuimos Lejos.”
What happened at Saturday’s communion, like all of El Seko’s gatherings—and the ideas fueling them—might seem aberrant to some. But I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. For an artistic expression, or an entire movement (of which he’s obviously the godfather), to deeply shock the “foreigners” of this mass is proof that it’s stirring something—and that, in itself, is a major achievement. The repertoire of “El Día de la Bestia” was no exception. From the raw, unfiltered trap of tracks like “Singapur” and “Las Prendas,” to the dark, melancholic reggaeton of songs like “Infierno” and “Articuno,” which he performed with Albany. There was even space to revisit the days of PXXR GVNG with songs like “El Cigala.”
Yung Beef was rarely alone on stage throughout the night. Sticky M.A. joined him for “Diablo,” while Hakim, Soto Asa, and Kaydy Cain also took the stage to perform their anthems alongside Fernando. The absence of Pablo Chill-E was felt, but it was more than made up for by the utterly unexpected appearance of Cecilio G during “Nubes Negras,” a duet with Yung Beef and Goa.
At one point, Fernando dropped a line that summed up the entire night: “This is better than going to church.” And he wasn’t wrong. He delivered a liturgy that perfectly resonated with his sinful followers. Four outfit changes marked the distinct acts of the show, saving the final one for his closing soliloquy. Surrounded by red lights and a haze-filled atmosphere, Fernando stood “Ready Pa’ Morir,” exuding the aura of a messiah praying for his audience—or perhaps for something even greater, his own redemption: “Mami, dame la bendición.”
For years, Fernando has defied industry norms, releasing albums and projects on his own terms, without bowing to marketing strategies or record label demands. He’s paved his own way, and somehow, all of us have ended up following him, step by step. I can’t help but think: “Damn, Fernando, you’re an anarchist, sure, but also a hopeless romantic—just look at yourself.”
It seems that Fernando’s new era as La Bestia is far from over, with plans to take his act to Latin America in 2025. The concert was nothing short of remarkable. It was provocative, but it was also honest—and that’s what makes Yung Beef such a unique artist: he doesn’t just entertain; he unsettles, challenging both our angels and our demons. In the end, isn’t that where we all exist, somewhere between the two?
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