Creatively Driven » Philly http://biancaalysse.com/blog A blog by Bianca Alysse Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:27:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 VH1 and The Roots: Philly 4th of July Jam http://biancaalysse.com/blog/arts-entertainment/vh1-and-the-roots-philly-4th-of-july-jam/ http://biancaalysse.com/blog/arts-entertainment/vh1-and-the-roots-philly-4th-of-july-jam/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:19:23 +0000 http://the-thread.com/bworks/?p=1525 v1 A massive crowd flooded Benjamin Franklin Parkway; all of Philadelphia was downtown. The Roots and Marlon Wayans hosted the family-friendly, all-star Independence Day line-up. Jennifer Hudson and her infamous voice made it impossible for even Mayor Michael Nutter to stay in his seat.

Philadelphia native’s DJ Jazzy Jeff and Jill Scott turned-up for their hometown while VH1 broadcasted. Host Wayans’ comical rap battle against Black Thought made everyone grateful he never pursued a rap career. Hip-Hop queen Nicki Minaj saved the stage with a  20 minute set including, new single “Pills N Potions”. The curvaceous emcee gave life ascending over her male rap colleagues.

British sensation Ed Sheeran rocked-out closing The Philly 4th of July Jam.  Sheeran’s “Sing” was a crowd favorite and his album recently debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Mind-blowing colors soon illuminated the sky; no Philly 4th of July Jam would be complete without fantastic fireworks.

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