Sean Garrett: The songwriter/producer behind hits like C. Breezy's "Run It!", Usher's "Yeah" & Beyonce's "Diva", (just to name a few) Sean Garret has been around for a minute whether you realize it or not! He opened up the show performing a couple of his own songs like "Lay Up Under Me" and "Come On In". Imma keep it "100" when I tell you that I didn't know any of this man's songs though! *sorry*. He got the crowd crazy hype when he pulled out that infamous brown box, (LOUIS VUITTON for my fashion newbies :-P), & gave a Louis bag to one lucky lady in the crowd. I can't fully rock with Sean Garrett yet because his voice absolutely does NOT match his body, but with a steady stream of good music I'm sure I'll get into it!
Day26: I've heard mixed reviews from friends who also attended the show but I personally think Day26 did well! I've been wanting to see them live for a while now & they didn't let me down! They performed their singles "Exclusive" as well as "Imma Put It On Her". My favorite was when they performed a "Co-Star" and "Your Heels" because those are two of my favorite Day26 joints! It looks like they've definitely been in the dance studio because they were all grindin' like there was no tomorrow! *yes, Big Mike too! ;)* LOL. They are still relatively new to the game so I can only expect that they will keep perfecting their performances and improving their craft. I don't think anyone heard Willie's voice over the screams of just about every female (& some males) in the building though! I'm sure the naked pics encouraged that, at least a lil' bit! :-P
Mario: I'll admit, I wasn't excited about seeing Mario at first. I mean, I enjoy his music but the new bald look had me side-eye'in him just a lil' bit. However, he did his thing! His vocals were on point & he had females throwin' panties left & right. He even pocketed a pair... Don't know how I feel about that though! LOL. Anyways, Mario performed his earlier jawns like "Just A Friend" & "Let Me Love You" and he ended his set with his new single "Break Up" where Sean Garrett came back out & their energy was crazy! By the way, Mario's new album DNA is in stores TODAY so go cop that babes!* DISCLAIMER: The following section will be extremely biased! I stan crazy hard for Mr. TREMAINE NEVERSON! :-P *
Trey Songz: Being exhausted and sweaty after standing for about 4 hours in an overly crowded room was irrelevant once Trey Songz took the stage. The last performer of the night & the best performer of the night, without a doubt! Anticipation was high as the crowd started anxiously screaming "We Want Trey!". He stepped out in a fly grey & black suit, on his Oceans 7 shit ;). From the minute he started performing, the crowd was going crazy. The ladies in the building were throwin' panties like they were going out of style! His set included "Gotta Go" from I Gotta Make It (2005) as well as "Last Time" *one of my favs by the way:)*, "Can't Help But Wait", & "Missin' You" from Trey Day (2007). Trey performed the bulk of his set from his newest creation, Ready, including songs such as the album's infamous intro "Panty Droppa", "Black Roses", "I Invented Sex", "I Need a Girl" and "LOL :)". He also threw in "Scratchin' Me Up" from his mixtape Anticipation *dopeness*. Everyone in the crowd, including myself, was entertained from beginning to end. Believe me when I say, Trey does not disappoint! He ended the night with his favorite song off of the album, "Yo Side of the Bed". Not only were his vocals incredible (as expected), but his energy & his aura were unmatched!
'til next time babes,
-- RISS
