Knowing their story, who knew if this tour would’ve ever been possible had they not worked through their differences and evolved from boys to men? It all serves a reminder to never underestimate the power of growth and brotherhood. A lot of things are often categorized as once-in-a-lifetime, but The Culture Tour truly felt like a perfectly isolated moment in time. Scott Legato/Getty Imagesīy the end, I personally was very emotional. a mic and I’ma turn that b***h out.” And that he did, hitting all sorts of high notes to keep the crowd in awe as his bandmates transformed their looks.īobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant, Ronnie DeVoe, Michael Bivins, and Johnny Gill of New Edition perform onstage during “The Culture Tour” on Main Detroit, Michigan. And, not for nothing, what Johnny Gill said in The New Edition Story still holds true-“Give Johnny Gill Jr. Bell Biv DeVoe, naturally, had their collective moment, but also Ralph, Ricky, and Johnny all performed their solo records at center stage. They also granted space for each of their individual careers to have a spotlight. They were playful in between songs and it was beautiful to witness them healthy and together once again. Whether it was Bobby Brown being strategically placed in the cut to take necessary breaks or how they teased one another about a solo track of his (1988’s “Every Little Step”) that was initially supposed to be a New Edition record, their magic rested within their storied chemistry. What I loved the most was that they moved as one. Telephone Man” and the iconic choreography of “If It Isn’t Love.”įor the next 90 minutes, the legendary sextet maintained that quick turnover throughout the duration of their show.
Without missing a beat, they dove into “Mr. The men kicked off their set wearing all black under white trench coats and matching white fedoras.
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The monitor flipped through a series of tracks that feature NE references-Jamie Foxx’s hook on Kanye West’s “Slow Jamz,” Drake’s verse on 2 Chainz’s “I Do It,” and LL Cool J’s “Around The Way Girl”-before the group jumped right into their debut single, “Candy Girl.” However, nothing could compare to my grown self smiling as wide as a Cheshire cat when New Edition Radio began to scan across the stage. Scott Legato/Getty ImagesĪhead of the evening’s headliners, Omarion, Boyz II Men, Diddy’s children, Kelly Rowland, and Gabrielle Union were spotted among the attendees, which was pretty cool if you ask me.
Appropriately, what followed his testimony was a praise break and performance of his 2017 single, “I’m Blessed.” Closing out on a high note, as any great party should, Wilson wrapped things up with the dynamic 1982 jam, “Outstanding,” while wearing an all-white shimmering ensemble.Ĭharlie Wilson performs during The Culture Tour at on Main Detroit, Michigan. He also slid in his guest appearances on timeless gems like Zapp’s “Computer Love” and Pharrell and Snoop Dogg’s “Beautiful” along with renditions of Guy’s “Let’s Chill” and Zapp & Roger’s “I Want To Be Your Man.” Wilson didn’t end his set without acknowledging his health journey, especially his sobriety and how blessed he was to still be standing and performing in front of us. Gliding through his discography from his days in The Gap Band with “Party Train” and “Yearning For Your Love” to his solo hits including “You Are,” “There Goes My Baby,” and “Charlie, Last Name Wilson,” he commanded the audience’s attention with his vibrant performance, complete with suave, bouncy dance moves and eye-grabbing outfits.
Despite recently coming out of surgery a few weeks ago and battling other ailments, he did a grand job of powering through and resting when needed during his 75-minute set.
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