The Full Frequency Tour was a concert tour by Jamaican recording artist, Sean Paul. The tour supports his sixth studio album, Full Frequency (2014). The rapper played over 30 shows primarily in Europe, with additional shows in Asia, North America, Africa and Australasia.
Critical reception Senior music writer George Palathingal of The Sydney Morning Herald gave the concert in Sydney four stars. He expressed: "We have to start with some brutal truth. Early 2000s luminaries Sean Paul and his current touring partner Mýa haven't exactly troubled the mainstream in recent years—certainly not in Australia; minimally, even, in the urban-music-loving US." However he noted, "Nonetheless, on this night, both not only prove to have a sizeable, dedicated following, they still perform as though they're at the peak of their careers."
Speaking on behalf of Mýa's set, Palathingal wrote, "Mýa is all class. She soulfully sings, dances and, over a couple of costume changes, even dresses like the (ghetto) superstar she only almost became when she was cavorting around in her smalls with Pink, Christina Aguilera and Lil' Kim as the least-impressive name on the 2001 "Lady Marmalade" cover." Writing on behalf of Paul’s performance, he said, "Here, however, the mohawked Paul and his thunderous backing band play an unselfish set loaded with sizzling, pounding takes on the early likes of "Get Busy", "Give It Up to Me", "Like Glue" and "Temperature", rather than constantly force recent material down your throat, and the results are irresistible."
Concluding in his review, "And if there's one lesson we can learn from this night it's that even if we might question his choices on record, live, Sean Paul still definitely knows what he's doing."
The Gleaner gave the concert a positive review as well and wrote, "A scintillating set, complete with full band, DJ, supporting vocals and dancers, Sean Paul electrified the hall for well over an hour and well past curfew. Yet, the audience rocked, danced and screamed as each hit was followed by another hit."
Opening acts Fii Die Boys Mýa Young Men Society Lazy J
Setlist This setlist was obtained from the concert held on May 10, 2014, at the Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour. "Want Dem All" "So Fine" "Get Busy" "Give It Up to Me" "Got 2 Luv U" "How Deep Is Your Love" "Hey Baby" "Baby Boy" / "Break It Off" "Like Glue" "Gimme the Light" "We Be Burnin'" "Hold On" "Other Side of Love" "I'm Still in Love with You" "Punkie" "Hold My Hand" "Body" "She Doesn't Mind" "Temperature" "Turn It Up"
Tour dates DateCityCountryVenueEuropeSources for tour dates in Europe, May 2014:May 5, 2014ViennaAustriaBank Austria HalleMay 6, 2014ZürichSwitzerlandKomplex 457May 8, 2014StuttgartGermanyHanns-Martin-Schleyer-HalleMay 9, 2014FrankfurtFesthalle FrankfurtMay 10, 2014Esch-sur-AlzetteLuxembourgRockhalMay 11, 2014MunichGermanyKulturhalle ZenithMay 13, 2014BerlinColumbiahalleMay 14, 2014BremenÖVB ArenaMay 16, 2014HanoverSwiss Life HallMay 17, 2014HamburgHamburger Stadtpark FreilichtbühneMay 18, 2014ColognePalladiumMay 19, 2014Neu-UlmRatiopharm ArenaMay 21, 2014MünsterGroße Halle MünsterlandMay 22, 2014KielSparkassen-ArenaAsiaJune 15, 2014BakuAzerbaijanAmburan Beach ClubJune 21, 2014AstanaKazakhstanZa-ZaEuropeJuly 4, 2014LahtiFinlandMukkulan rantaJuly 5, 2014BirminghamEnglandPerry ParkJuly 6, 2014LondonFinsbury ParkJuly 19, 2014Montego BayJamaicaMontego Bay Sports ComplexNorth AmericaAugust 2, 2014LévisCanadaParc ChampignyEuropeAugust 8, 2014ZofingenSwitzerlandLindenbühneAugust 9, 2014The HagueNetherlandsDe UithofAugust 10, 2014LokerenBelgiumGrote KaaiNorth AmericaAugust 16, 2014MontrealCanadaOld PortAugust 17, 2014TorontoSound AcademyEuropeAugust 19, 2014Lloret de MarSpainDisco TropicsAugust 20, 2014BenicàssimRecinto de FestivalesAfricaAugust 22, 2014MarrakeshMoroccoMariinskiAustralasiaSources for tour dates in Australasia:November 13, 2014SydneyAustraliaBig TopNovember 14, 2014PerthMetro CityNovember 15, 2014MelbourneTrak Lounge BarNovember 16, 2014AdelaideXL NightclubNovember 18, 2014CairnsVelvet UndergroundNovember 21, 2014Port MoresbyPapua New GuineaGold ClubNovember 22, 2014
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances This concert was a part of the "Opening Party" This concert was a part of "Summer Up" This concert was a part of the "Wireless Festival" This concert was a part of the "Reggae Sumfest" This concert was a part of "Festivent Ville de Lévis" This concert was a part of "Heitere Open Air" This concert was a part of "Dreamland" This concert was a part of "Lokerse Feesten" This concert was a part of the "Montreal International Reggae Festival" This concert was a part of "Rototom Sunsplash"
Cancellations and rescheduled shows August 21, 2014Chéraga, AlgeriaLa Coupole d’Alger ArenaCancelledNovember 7, 2014Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Gold ClubRescheduled to November 21, 2014November 8, 2014Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Gold ClubRescheduled to November 22, 2014November 13, 2014Sydney, AustraliaHordern PavilionMoved to the Big TopNovember 14, 2014Melbourne, AustraliaFestival HallMoved to the Trak Lounge BarNovember 15, 2014Perth, Australia Perth ArenaMoved to Metro CityNovember 16, 2014Adelaide, AustraliaHQ ComplexMoved to the XL NightclubNovember 18, 2014Brisbane, AustraliaFamily NightclubRescheduled to November 19, 2014, and moved to The ArenaNovember 19, 2014Brisbane, AustraliaThe ArenaCancelled
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