I figure that if I like your songs, your personality and the way you perform live, I'll make the effort to learn more about you. Advertising what you wrote, what you been through in your life and what you hope to accomplish is only good if you don't suck. If you aren't exactly filled with talent, advertising your musical catalog ain't gonna change much.
Did anyone notice a seemingly random male dancer during Hilson's set? He seemed to be dancing with the songs he was dancing to, but he seemed to be unlightable to the guy doing the lighting above. He probably when he got finished went upstairs and cussed the light guy out.
The Dream came out next. I didn't really pay attention to him given that his singing voice is unlistenable. Like Keri Hilson, he's probably better as a songwriter than he is as a singer. I give him credit thou — he does find some sexy as hell dancers to vibe with him on his songs.
When Keyshia Cole came out for her set, it was clear that she made some changes to the way she wanted to perform. She started out with the more sadder hits such as "I Should've Cheated", "Let It Go" and "I Remember" which the audience responded well to. I find that interesting on a creepy level how happy some women get when a song about love gone wrong and no-good men is played. Do men suck that bad?
Things picked up when she went into the more positive set of songs from her A Different Me album. It's strange how well the lyrical rhythms of Tupac and the sultry sounds of Keyshia Cole mesh together in "Playa Cardz Right". It could possibly be one of the best tracks she's ever done.
Another one that seemed to do more for Keyshia was "Make Me Over", a song she did at the end of her set. Here, and dressed like she could have been in the 1920's, Keyshia danced her behind off. I was impressed with her effort to have a bit more fun.
Article comments
1 - Lauren
keri can sing better than you think. no one can do their best live 100% of the time. how about YOU try singing and dancing all at once.
you're just a typical keri hater. not surprising.
2 - Jordan Richardson
how about YOU try singing and dancing all at once.
I'm always interested by this critique. I've been told many times by disgruntled fans that I should "try playing guitar" or something with respect to my opinion about a particular piece of music. Why would I need to "go rap" to prove I don't like G-Unit? Boggles the mind...
Moreover, why would a writer or a critic "try singing and dancing all at once?" It isn't the critic's job to do that; it's the critic's job to critique what he or she has experienced. As far as I know, dear Matthew isn't a singer or a dancer, but Keri is and if she's not good at her vocation then she's not good at it.
3 - Iris
You need to read the reviews of Beyonce's concerts for her lastest tour. They've been nothing but amazingly stellar. Because the woman gives a 150% every show. The woman never gets into trouble for anything, been with the same man for 8 years and has a tremendous work ethic. What else do people want from this lady. People need to really appreciate what Beyonce brings to the industry. I suggest that you check Beyonce out in concert, and maybe your mind will be changed.
4 - Serline croor
Why mention Bey with Keisha.She can't hold a candle to BEY.
5 - DreamGirl
First of all Beyonce isnt all that. She is fake.. With this whole Sasha Fierce Crap!! Keyshia Cole is better than her one reason being that she is real!!!! Keri Hilson and The Dream are good singers so you should just stop being haters!!!
6 - Kelli Means
I saw Keyshia Cole in 07 @ The House of Blues in San Diego. She was about 90 mins late to grace the stage. Very tacky, I thought. In the end her performance was pretty good and worth the $35 tickets price. Last night (2 years later), I saw her again at Humpreys in San Diego. She is still true to being unfashionably late. She came on an hour late and was minus her 2 opening acts. The Dream and Keri Hilson were advertised on Ticketmaster as her opening acts. She only performed for about 90 mins and although she her vocals were good, she seemed almost lethargic. When she announced that we were her 2nd to last stop and that she would be doing her final tour in her hometown of Oaklnd the very next day I rationalized this was the reason for her substandard act in San Diego. I paid close to $200 for 2 tickets. Needless to say, I will not be in attendance at any of her future concerts...whether I buy a CD is again also very doubtful...Sorry Ms. Cole..