Eladio Carrión Delivers Next-Level Energy at Barclays Center With Star Guests, Retro-Futuristic Visuals & Yakuza Flair: 5 Best Moments

Right as the show began, audiences were visually transported into a world inspired by the Japanese yakuza, the infamous organized crime syndicate, paired with an overarching samurai discipline courtesy of the four backup dancers. Bright neon-colored visuals, traditional Japanese architecture, and text stylized in Japanese characters lit up the massive LED screens. Carrión himself embodied the aesthetic, kicking off the performance in a sleek black suit adorned with intricate silk embroidery — and a dragon stitched across the back of his jacket. The thematic cohesion shown in his performance extends in his latest album Don KBRN, shot entirely in Japan.

The surprises kept coming throughout the night, but the special guests brought an undeniable “wow” factor to the show. Puerto Rican stars J Quiles and Lenny Tavárez joined Carrión onstage for amped-up collaborations, while rappers Rich the Kid and Ty Dolla $ign had the crowd hyped with their performance of “Carnival” — originally recorded by Ye, Ty Dolla $ign, and ¥$. Later, Young Miko made her grand entrance to perform the effortlessly cool “AMG” alongside Carrión — and even treated fans to her own hit “Wassup.”

The four Asian backup dancers were a big highlight of the show, embodying the fierce yakuza spirit in sleek suits while showcasing incredible athleticism. From stylistic fight-inspired choreography to jaw-dropping breakdancing and backflips, their strength and dynamic moves captivated the crowd every time they appeared, adding a thrilling layer to Carrión’s performance.

While the Japanese aesthetics defined much of the show, there was Y2K energy woven throughout the visuals. From Matrix-inspired neon code cascading across the massive screens to old-school Windows tabs popping up, these nostalgic nods added another layer to the event. Not to mention, the dazzling (and at times dizzying) light effects — straight out of a sci-fi world like The Fifth Element — amplified the futuristic vibe, making the show an worthy audiovisual experience.

Eladio Carrión took moments throughout the night to connect directly with the crowd, thanking them for their support and reminiscing about his journey since his debut album, Sauce Boyz (2020). At one point, he even gave a heartfelt shoutout to his parents, who were in attendance, including his mom, Sol María, who inspired his 2024 album of the same name.

Toward the end of the show, the artist paused to reflect on modern concert culture, asking fans to put their phones away and fully immerse themselves in the moment. To drive the point home, he performed “Eladio Carrión: Bzrp Music Session, Vol. 40” twice — once with phones out and once with pure crowd engagement. The energy during the phone-free version was unmatched, with the crowd jumping, raising their hands, and moshing in a way that felt like a nostalgic throwback to pre-smartphone concert days.