I participated in the live chat during the live stream. It provides an opportunity for me to message my prayers and comments throughout the show. Its was a good to listen to the perspectives and opinions of fans and also see the concert from a different angle, when you can't be there in person for whatever reasons. I really appreciated the setting. Though I would have preferred to be there in person. Working on it...
The streamers are dedicated and very concerned about others being able to see the show, especially when the connection is lost. The fade out happens but only lasts a few seconds usually. A special "shout out" to the streamers.
On that note, Chris Brown and Usher continued their excellence in delivery of great music with impeccable vocals and dance routines with some surprises in their guest line up and dance performance changes in last night's show.
There was a large background photo display of young Chris Brown during one of the songs performed which provided a lovely touch.
Chris usually clad in chains, all black leather and all black pants when performing the "Under the Influence" pole dance segment, the most sexually provocative scene of the show, was sporting overalls during last night's skit which took the steaminess down a few notches. Also, the stage lights were dimmed during the ascending of the staircase scene leaving it to the audience's imagination. It was done in good taste in my opinion.
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The New York leg of the R&B Tour also took on a whole new line of guest performances from the Rap genre as 50 Cents surprise appearance had the concert audience welcoming him to the stage with thunderous applause. Other rappers making surprise appearances were Jadakiss and Fat Joe who joined Usher on stage for a performance of a long rap and R&B medley of music and verse. The impromptu performance was reminiscent of homies in the neighborhood getting together and having a jam session of old friends. It was clear they and the audience were enjoying every second.
In non-verbal language when Jadakiss and Fat Joe swaggered onstage after climbing the stairs to join their friends their entrance spoke loud and clear, we are your back-up and have your back in our neighborhood. After the three of them performed together, Usher gracefully yielded the stage to Fat Joe and Jadakiss who rapped a few numbers together. There was also a surprise rap performance by Lil Baby. I couldn’t help but speculate that Jay-Z may have sent them as emissaries to roll out a New York homage and welcome for the two r&b icons. Usher did perform at his concert at Yankee Stadium.
It was great to see an array of rappers joining Usher’s and Chris Brown’s R&B Tour party. Eric Bellinger and Tank also made guest appearances performing their popular rhythm and blues songs.
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Cynthia Wilson, Chaplain of Pop
