Amina, a rapper featured on Cole's "Shoulda Let You Go", was given some shine during the middle of Keyshia's performance. I couldn't really make out the lyrics. Something about "Get Money, Make Money, Get Money!". I'm sure 50 Cent could use her for G-Unit.
A couple of Keyshia Cole's backup singers were given their own time to shine. One of them sang "Sweet Thing" and the other sang "Ain't Nobody". They filled the room with their good looks and their voices. I wanted to get their autograph and most importantly their names. Thanks to the bad audio of The Chicago Theater, I missed that chance.
Perhaps people who have been to other concerts during this tour can tell me the name of the two singers. If they know them personally, tell them they rocked the house at The Chicago Theater. I'm sure they'd appreciate the kind words.
Bobby Valentino, Keri Hilson and The Dream didn't bring their A-Game. Keyshia Cole did. Whether Miss Cole can sell an arena's worth of tickets in the vein of Beyonce is another matter entirely. I certainly hope she can.
I'm tired of Beyonce these days.
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..