Opening Night at Essence Music Fesitval

It was a definitely a great show for opening night. Boys II Men, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Uncle Charlie and Usher all did what they are known for doing. They put on a darn good show. They were entertaining and according to reports they sounded like their records. What a relief that was for the audience. Oh well, maybe next year I will be writing live from the Superdome with my report.

After a fun day of Convention Center cruising, the crowd at ESSENCE Music Festival 2011 headed to the Superdome to hear the best of the old and new school for the first evening of big musical performances. An amazing lineup awaited them. From Boyz II Men to Fantasia to Usher, the lineup had everyone with their ticket in hand anxious to fill the arena and get the party started.

Philly based favorite Boyz II Men kicked off the night just right by hitting the stage wearing those signature preppy vests and jeans combo we love and crooning hit after hit. When they got to “Motown Philly,” the entire audience was two-stepping along to the groove. Performances of “I’ll Make Love to You,” “On Bended Knee” and ”A Song for Mama” had the crowd blissfully swaying down memory lane.

Next to the stage was our girl Fantasia who came right on out “testifying” with her out-of-this-world vocals and spent her entire set taking everybody to church. She brought the arena to it’s feet with her rendition of Prince’s “Kiss” then the shoes came off and the truth about her recent struggles came out.

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