Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Ne-yo's Year of the Gentleman Tour
Even though I have all three of Ne-yo's studio albums, I wasn't completely sold on going to see him in concert. But once I heard Jazmine Sullivan and Musiq were going to be there, I pretty much had to go! Electrik Red, Def Jam's 2009 version of Destiny's Child, opened the show...
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Ne-yo's Year of the Gentleman Tour
Even though I have all three of Ne-yo's studio albums, I wasn't completely sold on going to see him in concert. But once I heard Jazmine Sullivan and Musiq were going to be there, I pretty much had to go! Electrik Red, Def Jam's 2009 version of Destiny's Child, opened the show...
Check the pics & flicks. (click the picture for larger images)
Electrik Red: They were OKAY. I have extremely high standards of girl groups, especially for live performances. Destiny's Child gives a great show, PCD...Spice Girls (yes...the Spice Girls!! They have crazy energy!). I understand that Electrik Red is just starting out, so I'll let them slide on the lackluster choreography, although apparently they're all former backup dancers. They're pretty girls, and they have pretty decent voices, but I wasn't blown away. They cursed a LOT, which I found surprising for some reason (yes I found it surprising!) I'll keep watching out for them thought...they have potential.
Jazmine Sullivan: Her voice never gets old. I remember back in 2006, my girl CC told me to listen to her version of "Resentment" that was posted on Jazmine's Myspace page back then. The song is obviously more popular because if Beyonce, but Jazmine absolutely did her thing...gave the song a completely different feel...I feel like her version might have came out first, but don't quote me on that. I've been a fan since then, and I LOVE the album. This was my first time seeing her live...WELL worth the wait. What she lacks for in elaborate set-ups, dance routines and costume changes, she completely makes up for with that voice! LOVES her!!
Musiq Soulchild: Been a fan since Aijuswanaseing when he had that crazy lookin' hair! lol...but for real, I respect musical artists that continue to work on their craft. I can definitely tell a difference in his voice from then until now. His range is ridiculous! I was surprised that he was even on the tour with Ne-yo...they have really different sounds, but he ROCKED the house...the crowd loved him...he was really killin' it!
Ne-yo: So the headliner (who on my list was after Jazmine and Musiq on my reasons for being there) gave an AWESOME performance! I was completely entertained! I loved the "rat-pack" style theme he's rollin' with for his album, and he carried that theme throughout the show seamlessly. I was really impressed. I always go into concerts wishing artist would play my favorite songs, this was no exception...I really wanted to hear "Say It" (If you haven't heard it...please), but that probably wasn't appropriate for a semi-family oriented audience! lol.
Really good show overall...
Jazmine Sullivan: Her voice never gets old. I remember back in 2006, my girl CC told me to listen to her version of "Resentment" that was posted on Jazmine's Myspace page back then. The song is obviously more popular because if Beyonce, but Jazmine absolutely did her thing...gave the song a completely different feel...I feel like her version might have came out first, but don't quote me on that. I've been a fan since then, and I LOVE the album. This was my first time seeing her live...WELL worth the wait. What she lacks for in elaborate set-ups, dance routines and costume changes, she completely makes up for with that voice! LOVES her!!
Musiq Soulchild: Been a fan since Aijuswanaseing when he had that crazy lookin' hair! lol...but for real, I respect musical artists that continue to work on their craft. I can definitely tell a difference in his voice from then until now. His range is ridiculous! I was surprised that he was even on the tour with Ne-yo...they have really different sounds, but he ROCKED the house...the crowd loved him...he was really killin' it!
Ne-yo: So the headliner (who on my list was after Jazmine and Musiq on my reasons for being there) gave an AWESOME performance! I was completely entertained! I loved the "rat-pack" style theme he's rollin' with for his album, and he carried that theme throughout the show seamlessly. I was really impressed. I always go into concerts wishing artist would play my favorite songs, this was no exception...I really wanted to hear "Say It" (If you haven't heard it...please), but that probably wasn't appropriate for a semi-family oriented audience! lol.
Really good show overall...
2 COMMENTS:
JS: I completely agree with you. I saw her in Chicago last Oct, where she opened for Maxwell (ummm...he KILLED IT) & she was really good. I would've liked to see more stage glam & wardrobe but like you said she makes up for all of that.
NeYo: I saw him when he opened for Alicia Keys (love her)...and he was really really good. Very entertaining...now if he performed Say It-that would've took me over the edge! haha
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED Jazmine!!!! and NE-YO was off the chain! Only thing better than the concert was the company :-) (Yeah I know I'm corny. SO WHAT!)
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