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Posted 08/02/2007 at 11:38 PM  |  2 comment/s

Jetted to Brooklyn Thursday on my lunch break to catch singer-songwriter Eric Roberson at Brooklyn Academy of Music's Rhythm & Blues Festival. Sadly, despite receiving top billing on the schedule, Roberson, who dropped a new album, Left, in February, opened for Def Jam's newest diva, Chrisette Michele, and having timed my arrival to only catch the second set, I missed him. God bless her, but I couldn't get into Chrisette Michele's stuff, albeit I only stayed for 5, maybe 10, minutes and I've yet to listen to I Am. As lovely as she sounded on the Nas and Jay-Z joints, I couldn't get excited about her project but it would be wrong of me to continue to harp about the health of R&B and remain ignorant of her music so I'll check out I Am this weekend. And here's hoping Eric Roberson does another NYC show soon! (Check this YouTube clip of his record release party in February.)

Below are a few pictures of Michele, who is surprisingly healthy; it's nice to see a young female celebrity who isn't emaciated. (Click on pics for larger views):

Chrisette Michelle

Chrisette Michelle

Chrisette Michelle

Chrisette Michelle

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Mr.O says:

Than do not speak on her, honestly her album is excellent. Listen to her album before you sway more people with your ignorance.

08/10/2007 at 2:48 AM

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Joshua says:

She is healthy indeed. I ain't mad, either. It's a shame that I too can't get into her record. It's not grabbing me.

08/04/2007 at 10:45 PM

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