All work and no play is not a woman who means business. So, girl, have I got a story for you! Picture this: Las Vegas, bright lights, and an arena packed with thousands of 70s babies belting out their favorite tunes, slightly off-key but with all their hearts. That’s right; I’m talking about the New Edition “Legacy Tour.” Now, I could show you fancy press photos, but that wouldn’t do it justice. I want you to feel the experience like a fan because that’s what we truly were. Let me give you the rundown, so you can feel like you were there with me, and trust me when I say, you’ll want to catch the final leg of this national tour.
Our night of R&B nostalgia kicked off with Tank, and honey, he came out shirtless, in full Tank magic. You know, he set the tone for the evening, making sure we all knew we were in for a treat. We swayed and grooved to his sultry voice, feeling like you needed to get your smell good on for a special date.
Then, it was time for Guy to hit the stage. Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, and Damion Hall reunited, giving us that classic New Jack Swing we all know and love. Their chemistry was undeniable, and it felt like they hadn’t missed a single step since their heyday. Aaron even took “Let’s Chill” straight into the audience, getting up close and personal with the fans. Let’s just say the fellas have been hitting the gym and watching their carbs because shirts were optional, and honey, we were not mad at that. And can we talk about Teddy on the keys? Pure magic!
After Guy got the crowd fired up, Keith Sweat appeared, and girl, he was everything we could have hoped for and more. He had us singing along to the songs that used to be the soundtrack to our backyard boogies and heartbreaks. Keith even surprised us with covers of songs he wrote for other artists. I love this part of concerts, and he wrote some of your favorites. Keith had that grown man swag, and just a sip of Henny was enough to get our hips swinging.
Finally, the moment we’d all been waiting for: New Edition graced the stage. They came out strong, wearing outfits that screamed style and nostalgia. They had the crowd going wild with a remix of “Mr. Telephone Man” and a stage reset that took us on a trip down memory lane, complete with old-school videos and Ralph Tresvant’s signature curls.
But New Edition’s magic wasn’t just limited to their group hits. They treated us to their solo successes as well. Bobby Brown had us hyped with “My Prerogative” and “Every Little Step,” while Johnny Gill’s “My, My, My” and “Rub You the Right Way” had us swooning. Ralph Tresvant brought back memories with “Sensitivity” and “Stone Cold Gentleman,” and BBD got everyone moving with “Poison” and “Do Me!”
Throughout the night, we danced and sang like we were teenagers again, feeling a sense of “remember when” with everyone in the arena. It was a celebration of our back in the day and a reminder of just how powerful music can be in bringing people together.
So, if you haven’t seen the New Edition “Legacy Tour” yet, girl, do yourself a favor and grab those tickets while you still can. Catch the final leg of this unforgettable experience, and relive the soundtrack of our youth. Trust me; you don’t want to miss the chance to feel like you’re young and carefree again, surrounded by the music that shaped
Thursday, April 13
Cleveland, OH
Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Friday, April 14
Louisville, KY
KFC Yum! Center
Saturday, April 15
St. Louis, MO
Enterprise Center
Sunday, April 16
Nashville, TN
Bridgestone Arena
Thursday, April 20
Belmont Park, NY
UBS Arena
Saturday, April 22
Baltimore, MD
CFG Bank Arena
Sunday, April 23
Greensboro, NC
Greensboro Coliseum
Friday, April 28
Miami, FL
FTX Arena
Saturday, April 29
Jacksonville, FL
VyStar Arena
Sunday, April 30
Tampa, FL
Amalie Arena
Get your tickets here: https://blackpromoterscollective.com/legacytour/
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