On Sunday, Missy Elliott curated a roster of artists for Aaliyah’s “One In A Million, Endlessly” tribute on the Essence Competition. She introduced in Chlöe, Mýa, Normani, Ryan Future and Sevyn Streeter to carry out numerous her hit songs whereas embodying her strikes, model and naturally her magnificence.
“It’s crucial to see an entire technology celebrating Aaliyah,” Elliott advised ESSENCE backstage. “Aaliyah was so forward of the curve.” Channeling his dented silk press, uncovered boxers and pure magnificence, the performers honored his unforgettable legacy.
Normani, for instance, carried out “Attempt Once more” in a darkish brown silk press, nude lips and black eyeliner paired with a bedazzled bra high. Then, she returned to the stage for “Rock The Boat,” the final music video Aaliyah ever recorded, in an all-white look much like the one she wore.
“Coming from a technology of unimaginable music, Aaliyah’s model, class, grace, magnificence, expertise and spirit have been epitomized tonight,” Mýa stated after her efficiency. Sitting on a basketball hoop, Mýa carried out “Again & Forth” in a purple denim ensemble with Timberlands and an all-black manicure to match her leather-based hat, sun shades and hoops. Then, she took the stage a second time for “At Your Greatest (You Are Love)” in a purple zebra-print gown — a nod to Aaliyah’s iconic yellow gown on the MTV Awards purple carpet.
Chlöe, who wore her hair pure, eschewed the silk press for brunette and blonde curls below a black bandana. She carried out her 1998 hit “Are You That Any person?” ” and 2001’s “Extra Than A Lady” all in leather-based with a blinding hardcore black manicure. In the meantime, Sevyn Streeter’s ‘4 Web page Letter’ cowl was complemented with a darkish matte lipstick and eye-covering facet bangs, paired with a bejeweled waist chain.
For Ryan Future, who carried out “If Your Lady Solely Knew,” it was important that she represented Aaliyah properly. “It’s actually his essence that I needed to ensure I captured,” she advised ESSENCE after her efficiency. “I feel it’s one thing that got here naturally as a result of she actually raised me.” Future’s silk press bob was lined with a shawl and paired with a nude lip to match her manicure.
Check out the sweetness and elegance the artists embodied for Aaliyah’s tribute at Essence Competition.