Danny Brown @ SWG3, Glasgow, 24 Mar

In case the longer-than-usual searches on the door and heavy Gen Z presence hadn't tipped you off, Holly's opening DJ set make it very clear that a Danny Brown show is a fucking party. Holly has been a man in demand in the electronic and new gen hip-hop world for a few years now and his impressive skills on the decks are only matched by his impeccable taste. He starts off houring the greats with cuts from MF Doom and Ol' Dirty Bastard before transitioning into the clubbier elements that will soundtrack most of the evening, mixing up circa-2010 dubstep with the modern strains of EDM. An underappreciated interpolation of Aphex Twin's Windowlicker is the perfect setup for a raucous breakdown that delights the mosh pit early on.

Holly is back behind the boards for Danny Brown's set as well, but even if you get past the constant strobes there's only one man drawing your attention. The shirt is off almost immediately and if he ever stood still for a second you'd see that Brown's washboard abs from the cover of Starburst aren't just a result of good lighting. He's looking fitter and happier than ever, more comfortable and energetic; sobriety is a good look on him.

The opening few songs focus on the new album and demonstrate its dizzying hyperpop side, especially on the jubilant Lift You Up. The saccharine balladeering of Green Light gets the biggest singalong of the night, clearly showing the side of Brown that the new fans are into. But it's quickly followed by old classics Lie4 and I Will. Smokin & Drinkin may not apply any more, but it can still be relied upon to get the audience fired up. Ain't it Funny underlines the point with its bassy marching band beat and atonal sax blasts. Occasionally the mix gets a bit too muddy to bring out the samples on older songs, generally favouring bass and volume over all else, but the vocals ring out and Brown's rapidfire squawk remains unmatched.

A couple of covers of Jane Remover and Frost Children further emphasise the new interests and a brief, endearing speech before the closing All4U build on the positivity that emanates from the new album. Brown thanks Scotland for the support over the years and expresses surprise, joy and relief at the fact he's still here doing his thing after the addiction troubles he's faced. At a lean hour, it's a short but incredibly energetic set – a nonstop sprint rather than a steady jog. He pays respect to the big hitters from his back catalogue, but it would impossible to mix in some classics due to the tonal or instrumental whiplash that would ensue.

You might hanker for a bit of the old Danny Brown, but the past is a foreign country and at 45 he's only got love for the present and optimism for the future. Embrace the new vision and you're in for a hell of a ride.