![]() Showmanship aside, this has been the key to her longevity. We go through a journey of deep-rooted pain and fear, but come out singing. We ignored all the baggage beyond our control, let loose, and emerged freer, lighter. With my voice now hoarse and my silk press not so silky, my friend agreed: this particular girls’ night was needed. Confetti and streamers burst from the front of the stage as the acclaimed singer ended the show with her 2005 anthem, “MJB Da MVP.” ![]() The night wrapped with dance hits, “Family Affair” and “Just Fine” before Blige addressed the crowd and shouted out her friends Simone Smith and Jimmy Iovine. She filled the stage with smoke for a dynamic version of “I Can’t Love You,” during which actress Leslie Jones rapped Lil Kim’s verse verbatim from the front row. In fact, several people in the audience proceeded to rightfully gas up the New York legend. A few songs later, the crowd once again stood at attention to perform “Be Happy” as the Power star stood onstage in amazement.Ī post shared by Leslie Jones her grand finale, Blige changed once more into a silver Dolce & Gabbana sequined two-piece set and yes, the thigh-high boots. It didn’t take long for her to tap into her classics, teasing her infamous dance break during a quick run-through of “You Remind Me” before segueing into “Real Love” as the crowd took over by belting out every word.īlige’s epic two-step breaks are now a required portion of her shows. My friend and I happily turned into hypemen as MJB hit the dance during the “Love No Limit”/“Mary Jane (All Night Long)” medley. After three decades in the game, she is a true performer, complete with several looks, slick transitions, breath control, and vocal agility. She and her breathtaking dancers commanded every ounce of the stage. This was my second time seeing Blige this year and the experience is unmatched. The 51-year-old-who has aged like fine wine-wore a black mesh bodysuit with a gold chain, fringe corset, and matching thigh boots, of course. I felt the burst of heat from the literal fire at my side-stage seat as Blige jumped into “Amazing,” the second single from her fourteenth studio album, Good Morning Gorgeous. Scott Dudelson/Getty Imagesīoth opening acts laid the foundation for Mary J. ![]() Singer Ella Mai performs onstage at The Kia Forum on Octoin Inglewood, California. Once a budding star in sweats, the now full-fledged 27-year-old phenom rocked soft glam and a voluminous blowout onstage, wearing an oversized blazer, biker shorts, patent leather heeled boots, and velvet gloves. The visual reads like a “ passing of the torch,” particularly as Mai channels her “grown and sexy” era. The London-bred singer opened her set with never-before-seen footage of Blige laying down vocals for her sophomore album, Heart On My Sleeve. Mai, however, mirrors another side of Mary. She glided through “Hate Our Love,” Pack Lite,” “Karma,” and other singles. The 27-year-old looked incredible with flowy, jet-black hair cascading over her hot pink Namilia corset jacket with matching cargo pants and a noticeable thong-giving Manny Santos from Degrassi. Queen Naija turns her pain into prose in a way that feels like spilling tea with your homegirl, which is reminiscent of Blige’s relatability. ![]() the Detroit native’s adoring fans’ voices echoed throughout the venue, the similarities between her and Blige’s appeal became apparent. ![]()
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