JAHEIM Discussion

Disappointed in tonight's performance

Karen says
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I just arrived home from the Dallas/Fort Worth 2010 Budweiser Superfest featuring Raheem DeVaughn, Jaheim, Kem and Anthony Hamilton. I was SO PUMPED and hyped 8 of my closest female friends to join me for a night of sexy and smooth R&B.  I hope the fact that I am a member of this page and posting in this forum qualifies my following statements.

I was absolutely DISAPPOINTED in Jaheim's set. It was by far the weakest out of the four main acts. And Jah if you are reading this believe me when I say dozens of fans around me felt the same way.

Not only did you only perform 30 seconds of "Ain't Leaving Without You" as your closing act, you pretty much left it up to the audience to sing. Then the only other track you sung from your NEW CD, "Another Round", was "In My Hands". Huh? No, "Whoa" or "Finding My Way Back?" What was going on tonight?

You sang more of Teddy Pendergrass' songs than your own. I respect the contribution of Teddy but now is your time to leave your legacy on the next generation!  I don't know who your Road Manager or Promoters are but they are doing you a disservice. You are far too talented to half-ass a performance.

"Another Round" is one of you best CDs and YOU didn't even promote it during your performance. Then after your set you wanted to charge $30 for a photo with you. I would have quickly paid double that had I not been left rendered still and dismayed by your lackluster performance.

I have seen you in concert before and I know this was not the norm for you. What happened tonight? Missing band members? Not feeling great? Please offer something because we just cannot believe you did not sing hits from your latest CD! You didn't even stay on stage long enough to give out all of your roses!

And before anyone decides to reply to my post and personally attack me for sharing my experience know that I am not even going to respond because nothing you could say to challenge my statements would be justified if you saw the show I just saw.

So disappointed Jah.

Kat

 

 

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  • jimmyjay says
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    These discussion panels have a huge impact on Promoter's decision. WOW! Im really interested in booking Jah. After reading this, I have more homework to do on Jah. . .definitely dont want to waste me money on b.s. performers.

  • (20110721T144755Z )

    I got nothing but luv for Jah, but making excuses for his lack of performance is not cutting it. It’s like yo man has bad breath but u r 2 dumb 2 tell him mean while everyone is turning their nose up at u and him. Yes, he is sexy with a beautiful smile, kissable curl lips and bedroom eyes & no doubt can sing his butt off but he needs to bring it when he is on stage. Like Ike told Tina, “You got 2 sing this mf like you mean it! U got 2 put some stank on it!” Cuz baby walking across the stage fumbling with your earpiece is not cuttin it. Like Tiger W, dad told him when all the promoters were getting in his ear, “Now You Listen 2 Me!”

    I’ve always liked Jah’s music on the radio but never took time out 2 actually watch him until a few days ago on Monique. I noticed the lack of stage presence his fans are buzz in about. I thought, “He sounds great but is he shy, stage freight, grieving or just wasn’t into it. So, it was hard for me to feel his music cuz he didn’t seem to be feeling it. It’s kool if he’s singing at a funeral! So I decided 2 watch some of his videos on youtube. I kept skip n Fabulous cuz I thought it were a kid song. Finally after approx 10 skips I watched it and baby, baby I must have watched it 7x. His energy was on fire! From the begin 2 end he had swag, sex appeal, energy, showmanship, stage presence, style, class etc. So Jah If u read this, know matter if u r singing a soft love song or Fabulous you need 2 be Fabulous and bring it! I got chills watching u. That’s the energy u need to bring on stage & u will get that Grammy u r long over due. Don’t study Luther or Teddy study Jahiem in Fabulous! You have what they didn’t have, body, swag, a whole lot of sex appeal that smile, those curl lips and bedroom eyes. Maybe Teddy had sex a, but I was 2 young to notice. Did not know Jah is over 6ft. wow it’s all gravy hey baby! lol

  • subrienna says
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    hey kat i feel u i seen him a couple of yrs ago and he was the same way he was so bad they removed him and put on john legion little bro who we didn't no either we was at cincinatti fest i was feeling some type of way to but i seen him this yr and he was the bomb not kicking salt but he need new band they couldn't get it right sry for your feelings he sry

  • Sunshine says
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    @Sherry & Htownpharm...it could've been a combination of both. He's exhausted and not feeling well. Let's hope he gets some much needed rest before his next performance.

    @Sherry...FYI, I have the exclusive on the oils so you'll need to find something else. LOL

  • htownpharm says
    (20100907T062719Z )

    I saw the show Saturday night in Houston and was very disappointed as well! I joined this blog just so I could post my frustrations about the performance. I too agree that I was looking for more of the new stuff. Was sitting on the edge of my seat for Whoa, Impossible and the Bed is Listening...but instead he sung the weakest song on the album. I also bought tickets to the show the previous weekend in Chicago but missed Jah and ended up shelling out another $400 to see 30 minutes of Jah looking like he was sick or something. NO ENERGY whatsoever!

  • (20100907T032318Z )

    LOL LOL LOL! @Nik..Girl i was trying to video his performance but the dang thing kept going dark so i said for get it im just gone lust after his fine butt!!!! i didnt get to take one Nik line was to long and let me tell you honey for Jah $30 is a drop in the bucket for my baby. I was telling my girlfriends taht you guys get the real Jah, maybe he feels more comfortable being close to home. Dont matter though i love Jah regardless. Jah could have been the best performer there cause honey Anthony Hamilton was not good at all. lol lol

  • Sherry says
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    I PRAY THAT JAHEIM IS OK! HE HAS TO BE EXAUSTED BY NOW! HE PROBALLY NEEDS SOME REST! PERSONALLY, I FEEL THAT THE LAST SHOW I ATTENDED IN CHICAGO AWESOME! HE REALLY PERFORMED WELL! I ALSO EXPECTED HIM TO PERFORM LONGER BUT I HAD TO CONSIDER THAT THEIR WERE 4 OTHER PERFORMERS.

    JAHEIM I WISH I WAS THERE SO I COULD RUB YOU DOWN WITH SOME HOT OIL BABY AND MASSAGE YOUR FEET TO HELP YO REJUVENATE! CALL ME...

  • (20100906T214703Z )

    @Karen & JD .... sorry to hear that ladies. I wish you guys could of been at the NY show. He sung Aint Leavin' Without You from the time he left the stage, till he got back on.
    Well, Lets keep riding with Jah!!!!!

    @JD, I told you not to put it on him before the show.... you wore the man out- I blame you!!!! ROTF

    @Karen & JD where are the flicks?

  • Karen says
    (20100906T212746Z )

    @Jahsmanian Devil: Great summation. I absolutely love him and honesty was upset by the negative feedback but it was their right because I understood their disappointment. I absolutely feel his management/marketing team "are getting paid for doing nothing". That's why I said something seemed wrong. What artist wouldn't want to belt out all of their fans' favorites.

    I pray for him the best because as I have seen on previous posts he is SO talented and deserves so much recognition.

    K.

  • (20100906T212048Z )

    I went to the concert knowing that Jah was not headlining. I love me some Jah However Nik Karen has a few valid points. By Far Jah was the most talented singer there but he did not do what i know he is capable of. I dont think its Jah I think its his Management, the people who chose his songs. I have said and will continue to say he is not getting what he deserves. I liked it better when he was in Dallas by himself, though he did not sing all of my favorites he did an amazing job. I went home and had my own personal Jah concert. As KnownPC stated regardless im a ride or die Jah Fan, Management and Promoters are getting paid for doing nothing bottom line. They have a great talent in Jah and dont know what to do with it. I think we in the community should have been on the Management team.

    TO sum it up for me I love Ja period i know what he is capable of, i would have like to have him headline and i think it would have been a lot better.

  • (20100906T141604Z )

    @Karen... You sounded as if you were speaking from the heart. As you stated before, you are a fan of Jaheim. Wow where do I start, feel like I have a lot to say. Well first let me say, I think you should respond to this post. If you took the time to put it up, you should take the time to respond!!!

    I guess I will go in the order of your statements:
    1. That was really kewl that you & your friends came together for a Diva's Night Out! I hope you guys were able to let down your hair in spite of Jah's Performance.
    2. Tell us some of the comments the other fans were saying.
    3. I agree with the promoters comments!!!

    4. Now I hope you didn't attend the show thinking you would get a full performance from Jaheim. If so, then I totally understand why you felt that way!!! I am shocked that he didn't perform Finding my way back!!! Wow... That's his hit out right now. Ohh I feel your pain.
    5. About the rose comment .... Grrrrr he did give any out in NY - LMAO - So whoever received one at your show was lucky!!!!
    6. $30 for pictures .... worth every penny!!!!

    7. Don't take our responses personally. By you not responding to me (us) it only makes it seem like you might be covering something up. If Jah was horrible, let us know!!!! I for one wont ARGUE with you, I would just want some clarification.

    Thanks Karen for posting this! I want to hear the good and the bad!!!!

    @KnownPC Ride or die .... here till the end sis!!!! LMAO, he just better not pull this at his own concert - LMAO - So far, all the shows I've seen him perform as headliner (& only performer) he has done the damn thang!!!

  • knownpc says
    (20100906T082402Z )

    Keeping an open mind....I was so excited to see him and hear some of the songs from Back in the Day.....Jah was the only one I really wanted to see....he was there....and maybe he didnt do what you would have liked him to ....but I really enjoyed him and the picture was $30.....but he is my FAV ...so that meant seeing him, getting a rose, and a picture and up in personal conversation....was PRICELESS ....FAR MORE THAN HIS SONGS.....some artist didnt take pictures with their fans....JAHEIM ...I LOVE U ....and thats ALL THAT MATTERS .......

    Maybe there will be another opportunity later .....once a fan, always a fan ....ride or die .....

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