TABU / CAI ENTERTAINMENT LAURYN HILIV GREG EYMA & DJ ICEBERG SLIM NYC DJ Iceberg Slim kept the music pumping throughout the night in between performances. Haitian-born Greg Eyma, an adult contemporary acoustic artist who has been peforming professionally for many years, set the mood for Lauryn. A few minutes into Lauryn's performance, one of the club security guards was overheard mumbling that he was "bored." Obviously, he didn't understand the spiritual aspects of her performance. It is rare to see her perform, especially in Central Florida, Her peformance was one of several events organized by CAI Enteftainment in honor of the WNBA AllStar Game on Monday night. Lauryn arrived at the club low profile, in an SUV driven by Rohan Marley. No bodyguards, no stylists, no backup dancers, no entourage. Her performance was much different than most hip hop shows, which allowed her the opportunity to truly display her talents with no distractions. She only performed new material from her upcoming album, which was a little disappointing for those who were hoping to hear some classic Fugee or some of the hits from her first solo album. One of the songs was so new it was hand-written on a small notepad and she had to pause between verses
to flip the pages, to the amusement
of the audience. A baseball cap covered her new haircut, which shocked some when she performed at the BET Awards Show. Even then, you couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was, which only added to the mellow, spiritual vibe of her performance. She peformed two songs acapella, to the whistles and cheers of the audience. - l8 (Above right: Dl Iceberq Slim with Lauryn Hill. Photo: Julia Beverly)
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DJs Prostyle and Nasty prepared the crowd for Lil'Mo, who finally performed about an hour before the club closed. The almost-full club seemed to be into the performance, and even the first two songs which most people had never heard before still had some heads bopping. Her oversized bodyguard stayed close to her on stage to prevent any more bottle-over-the-head incidents. - JB T.D. WATERHOUSE CENTRE SHAGGY & RAWON
The crowd was spellbound and eating out of Shaggy and Rayvon's hand. They knew every song, which was an indication that Orlando fans appreciate them. I had the opportunity to interview Rayvon, whose upcoming album is going to be called "Reality", Angel is also #1 everywhere! We look forward to all the elements of Rayvon on his upcoming album. - Roxy gen: shaggy with Roxy) NAMEBRAND NITECLUB KILLAMANJARO & BLACK ROZE In a brief interview with Killamanjaro after the show, Freddy says we have much to look forward to. Even though Trooper left, they have continued to soar. They toured the world and are confident they will continue to be the #1 sound here and abroad. I also interviewed Black Roze, a local sound. I was impressed with Negus. He spoke with enthusiasm about their plans to grow. They are looking for opportunities to work with other aftists on the rise. - Ro,rry HOUSE OF BLUES RZA RZA peformed to a small, mostly-white crowd at Disney's House of Blues. I tried to stay awake, but eventually I had to leave. I was extremely bored, so that's why this concert review is going to be brief. I think you get the point already. - DC