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R&B Christmas Concert Recap: An Heartfelt Journey Back to the Nineties
The second annual R&B Xmas Ball showcased a roster of artists renowned for their holiday albums. Instead of centering on carols, the evening served as a sentimental excuse for a voyage back to the sincere and emotional style of 90s R&B.
Starting Performances: Timeless Feelings
Dru Hill presented classic R&B in matching outfits, with music videos from the 2000s era displaying on screens behind them. Next, a set of mostly ballads from the artist Joe set the stage for the main acts.
Toni Braxton's Powerful Performance
The opening of the song Last Last cleverly transitioned into He Wasn’t Man Enough, tying in Braxton's artistic legacy. At first, her show with a live band seemed rooted in the era of her greatest fame.
However, nine songs into her performance, she opened up about her struggle with lupus and being told she might never sing on stage again. Performing Breathe Again in a single spotlight, she gave a profoundly emotional performance. “As long as I live, I will never forget tonight,” she stated sincerely.
Power chords then catapulted the crowd into Long As I Live, cementing her command over the crowd's emotions. She finished with an flawless, though slightly abridged, rendition of her signature hit, Un-break My Heart.
The Group Boyz II Men: Vocal Masters
Taking the stage in dazzlingly matching white suits, Boyz II Men began with Motownphilly. They performed hits like Water Runs Dry and On Bended Knee, demonstrating awe-inspiring three-part vocals that were both precise and reactive to their live band.
Their set featured interpretations of inspirations, such as a memorable guitar piece on Purple Rain, and tracks influenced by them, like Bruno Mars’s Locked Out of Heaven.
A Dash of Christmas Spirit
Towards the end, the concert turned to the Christmas theme with performances of Silent Night and Let It Snow. The show ended with a powerful finale of anthems including One Sweet Day, I’ll Make Love To You, and End of the Road.
Overall Thoughts
Although the evening's production had some glitches, and the sense at points was of stars paying homage to their past selves, the overall effect was transportive. The audience was temporarily transported to the peak era of R&B, leaving sprinkled with glitter rather than frost.
Kenneth Bell
A tech strategist and writer passionate about digital transformation and emerging technologies.
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