Beéle is the talk of the town, but not for any new release making waves globally. The singer from Barranquilla recently performed at the Feria Ganadera de Montería, and for many, it was a complete disaster. A group of young attendees recorded part of the concert and uploaded a video to TikTok with a phrase that sums it all up: “A sign never to pay for a Beéle concert”. In the clip, where they appear visibly disappointed, another statement that has gone viral can be heard: “Mimi, just letting you know you wasted your money.”
The video quickly filled with comments and views, becoming a trend, and opened the door to a wave of criticism on social media. But what’s most striking is that this is not an isolated case. In recent weeks, several similar videos of other performances by Beéle have emerged, all sharing a common theme: an audience recording amid laughter, uncomfortable expressions, and phrases like “the best part was when he stopped singing” or “that sounded like the guy from the banana truck.”
“It's not Beéle, it's Brandon,” wrote a user referring to the artist's out-of-tune alter ego. Others simply concluded: “Beéle doesn't sing… Beéle sounds” or “He composes the songs and then breaks them down”. The most common criticism is that, without autotune, the singer cannot maintain a decent pitch. “Going to a Beéle concert is accepting that you will be the one singing,” a user joked.
The artist himself has tried to explain the situation, stating that he has been ill, that he has come from many back-to-back shows, and that despite everything, he always gets on stage to give it his all. However, his statements do not convince everyone. “He’s sick at every concert, so he should just record at home and not show up,” responded one follower. “I’d rather stick with the Beéle on Spotify,” concluded another user, speaking for many.
The curious thing is that, despite the criticisms, the memes, and the disappointment of several attendees, Beéle continues to sell out tickets. He has multiple dates sold out and a tour in progress. He may not sing like he does on his recordings, but at least he achieves something difficult in these times: getting everyone to talk about him..
Frequently Asked Questions about Beéle's Concerts and the Use of Autotune in Contemporary Music
Why have the videos of Beéle's concerts caused outrage?
The videos of Beéle's concerts have generated outrage because they show the singer struggling to maintain a good pitch during live performances. The most repeated criticism is that, without autotune, Beéle fails to sustain a decent pitch, which has led many attendees to record and share their disappointment on social media.
What has Beéle said about the criticism of his live performances?
Beéle has tried to explain the criticism of his live performances by saying that he has been ill and that he comes from many consecutive shows. He assures that, despite everything, he always takes the stage to give his all. However, his statements have not convinced everyone.
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