Amerie Support Thread - Page 4

Trice26 · #46 09-25-2002, 04:56 PM

The video is HOTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!! And if any of you get a chance to see Amerie perform with a live band, DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Babygirl and I saw her last week in New Jersey with the band and it was well worth the trip. She was EXCELLANT.

1Babygirl2000 · #47 09-26-2002, 06:17 PM

I haven't been on here in a LONG time! But I will post my review of Amerie in LIVE concert in Newark, NJ last week.
Ok yall!

I had the privilege to attend the show in Newark, NJ on Sept. 18 at the NJPAC. I must say in advance if you ever get the chance to catch Amerie live…do it!! It is well worth it. Well, where to begin…I guess from the beginning of Amerie’s set. First of all I must say that she looked AMAZING as usual! She had on a black jagged v-neck form fitting shirt and a leather knew length skirt. This was a totally LIVE performance yall! When I say live, I mean LIVE! She had a full band and everything!! Ok, on to the performance, I know that’s what you all want to know about!! * grin *

The first song she came out and performed was a remake of “Before I Let Go” originally done by Frankie Beverly and Maze. I have to say that she took this song to the next level! The next song she did was one of her own, “Nothin’ Like Loving You.” She put her ALL into this song. There were a few changes and some definite soulful adlibs that were added into the song. It was absolutely beautiful. It will definitely bring a tear to your eye. “I Just Died” was the next song up to bat. All I can say is whoa! If you like the version on the album…the live version is a force to be reckoned with! “I Just Died” led up the newest single “Talkin’ To Me” which was hot!! She was working those heels and again, there was a little twist added so Amerie could show off her vocal skills. Of course last, but certainly not least was “Why Don’t We Fall in Love!” Whoooooo, yall, I can’t even describe the entire show.

This was definitely a great opportunity for Amerie to show off her skills not only as an artist, but as a true vocalist!! She is a young R&B sensation with a mature soulful voice with that hip-hop swing to it. I think after the show last night she gained a lot more fans! I’m going to end it with 2 words…SIMPLY AMAZING!!

Also, her second single "Talkin to Me" should be playing on your stations...if not...CALL THEM! lol Also the video is out for that single, she will also be appearing and premiering the video on 106 & Park on Oct. 1st for BET!

Gina1201 · #48 10-01-2002, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by JinglesSpr99
Have any of you seen Amerie's new video! It is the jam of the week on Mtv Jams. Look closely at the boots. They are stilletos that look like timbs

I FINALLY saw the video on 106 & Park tonight. Amerie is definitely doing her thang !

And those boots were HOT! Does anyone know where I could find a pair?

1Babygirl2000 · #49 10-02-2002, 08:37 AM

Glad you liked the video!! The boots are Manolo Blahniks!! The only other pair of them (that I know of) is Lil Kim. THey should be in the stores now, or very soon!

1Babygirl2000 · #50 10-14-2002, 12:26 PM

I attended the Oct. 12th Nellyville concert in Washington, DC, and I must say that Amerie definitely gave it all she had. Dressed in a fabulous beige, tan and white python print ensemble, Amerie was ready to do her thing!! To accentuate the neutral colors she wore, her background singers and dancer wore tans, white, and browns.

Upon hearing the announcer introduce their hometown sweetheart, the crowd went wild! I'm sure this uproar made Amerie feel right at home. When she hit the stage, the crowd's first in person glimpse of her since Usher's 8701 tour, their reaction was one that would make you think that Amerie was the headliner of this tour.

"I Just Died," the song that kicked off the set is obviously a crowd favorite at this point. The first sounds of the hard hitting baseline drove many to jump to their feet and sing along. The smooth track and the jazzy melodic sounds fell not on deaf ears, but on attentive ears as the crowd was listening intently. You could tell by the bobbing heads that even the most hard core rap fan was feeling this song. Upon the announcement of her name and the first down beat of the song, I noticed one woman in a fitting red dress get out of her seat and sing every word to "I Just Died."

Amerie then slowed the tempo down a bit by singing "Nothing Like Loving You." This song definitely captured the attention of Amerie fans and any non-believers that may have been in the arena. Amerie definitely proved that she has the vocal ability to back-up what they heard on the CD. I overheard a group of girl saying, "Oh my gosh!! She sounds even better live!" Thus proving that Amerie definitely has the skills needed for a long lasting career. The crowd was full of people who were feeling the song; they were up on their feet singing along and swaying as if they were in a trance. They were definitely in the mood of the song. I caught a glimpse of some guys decked out in their hip-hop gear standing and letting it be knows that this song was, as one guy said, "Definitely off the chains!"

Amerie took a few minutes here to let DC know how good it felt to be back at home even if only for a short time. She then introduced her second and current single "Talking to Me." "That's my jam!!" Was being screamed by a group of teenage girls, who could obviously relate to the words of the song. Showing a bit of her dancing ability, Amerie did a few moves with her dancers and continued to work the crowd.

It was time for the last song of her 15-minute set and everyone seemed to know what that song was going to be. Amerie asked the audience to stand up and help her sing this last song…"Why Don't We Fall In Love." The entire arena jumped to their feet to show that this was the song they were waiting to hear. As Amerie was singing and dancing with her dancers in their choreographed moves you could tell the crowd loved it. As they danced and sang in the aisles, they were definitely in the moment of Amerie!!

You could see and feel the excitement in the room. It was a moment for everyone to say that DC's newest sweetheart has made it. You could see by the smile on her face that she was pleased with the performance and by the crowd's reaction. The lights went down and the audience applause and screams could still be heard. What a wonderful way to come back home and to end the day. I was still keeping a close watch on the woman in the red dress who was now about to grab her seat. She then proceeded to let everyone in her section know that "That girl can sing and definitely has an old soul." From that statement she received many affirmative responses. At this point the music for intermission came on as the crowd eagerly awaited the appearance of rapper Fabolous.