Thousands thronged on Nov. 8, at City Place Mall in downtown Silver Spring, local radio station Hot 99.5 and young Barbadian singer whose debut song “Pon De Replay” was in top at number two on the Billboard charts for a greater part of the summer, were hosted a free concert in aid of victims of the recent hurricanes.
Local radio Hot 99.5 was conducting a bracelet drive in aid of the recent hurricanes. When they contacted Rihanna label, she said they wanted to include the station and D.C. Metropolitan area fans in their Secret Body Spray Tour.
Hot Morning Mess co-host Mark Kaye added that Rihanna told Hot 99.5 that she would perform for free, if all the bracelets in their possession were sold.
Hot 99.5 sold 99% of the 9,000 bracelets and a $6,000 check was presented to ‘Red Cross’ during Rihanna’s performance. “Everybody won. The fans won, the hurricane victims won and we won,” said Kaye.
Rihanna appeared in a purple halter-top and loose fitting jeans 15 minutes before showtime and interacted with the fans with autographs and posed for pictures. The crowd resulted in an argument - who were greatest fan of the star.
As Rihanna diappeared behind the red background of the makeshift stage, the screaming died down and free candy and t-shirts were thrown into the crowd, who were awaiting Rihanna’s return.
The show hosts Kaye and Kris Gamble from Hot 99.5 came out to warm up the crowd, ended with two questions “Are you ready to hear some live music?” and “Are you ready to see Rihanna?”.The fans answered with screams.
In few minutes Rihanna was preceded by two dancers dressed as camera phones, opened the concert with the song from the cover of reggae classic “You Don’t Love Me (NO NO NO)” followed by her second single, “If It’s Lovin’ That You Want”.
During the song Rihanna executed the same choreographed movements as the dancers behind her and paused momentarily to tell Washington that she was “so glad to be here right now,” though her voice could hardly be heard over the boisterous bass of the background music and the teenage boys confessing their love to her.
Rihanna took short break to thank Secret Body Spray for bringing her on tour, began to sing a new upbeat tune something special, which was well received by the audience.
Kaye and Gamble appeared after the song for the check presentation and announced Rihanna’s movie cheerleading flick, Bring It On 3 by Universal Pictures.
The concert continued with Rihanna singing choruses of songs by other artists such as Kanye West, T.I. and Sean Paul.
And finally Rihanna presented the crowd with her most popular Pon De Replay. With this the concert came to an end as police escorted Rihanna and she whisked away.
I LOVE YOU RIHANNA, YOU ARE A NICE GIRL
I THINK OF YOU
THANK YOU
Rihanna u r the HOTTEST chik eva u r so gorguz! i love all ur songs they r just so sweet my favourite songs r hurricane, theres a thug in my life and if its lovin that u want—-they r so HOT plz cum 2 australia!! would love dat!!!! u rok girl
jasmine
U r the Best u r the Hottest girl in the world .I will meet u next month .I am from Barbados and i want to b just like u.My Fav song is U don’t love me(no,no,no) and Music of the Sun.Everybody that i no knows that i love u .C u lata!!!
rihanna I just want to say I enjoy your music and one day I hope to follow in your footsteps and make my country BARBADOS proud.I appreciate what you are doing for this little island making it ‘BIG UP’.
my name is Ashlee Forde -please reply (age 10)
REPLY
tthis is a plead invite me to one of your concerts please-TICKET
hi rihanna my name is Shamelia Forde and I AM your no. 1 fan and i would really love 2 meet u{ask my mom}.I went to the music awards and I LOVED YOUR BOOTS. I’m from BARBADOS and I really enjoyed your CD. I am 10.
you’re so beautiful and have a sexy island girl voice.
i love your song, SOS. it’s fun to dance.
you’re fave singer.
rock on,girl.
hey am glad you made it to where you are. i pray you remember others like us who are still struggling. congratulations
Rihana i am really impressed,i am 17 also,i have always loved music but my dad does not want me 2 sing.i’m proud of u.U make d teens proud.I love u.
your so cool. i wish i couldve came. i love your sense of style. thanks!
COURTNEY __xo`*
u are amazing i cannot wait for u to come to st.lucia jazz 2006
ur 1 of the best singers up there on tempo. keep up the good work. u go girl and dont let the guys fool u even if u think that theyre ur type
u are really amazing just as faber said and i also cant wait to see u at jazz.u keep up the good work and u go girl from ur #1 fan
hey gurl…i love ur singing and songs….there very hott and amazing.
i wish u all the best rahanna…come to FL sometime and sing there.
-sarah
hi
i love your music and its the best i have evr heard u r the best
jodie XX
What a gorgeous girl indeed……… Rihannah i luv u so much girl i really enjoy your music.
hey yall you gosta admit rihanna is da bomb come on dont be shy just let it out rihanna is fabulous and lets thank jay-z for producing her she is fly!
Veeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyy beautiful girl from di caribbean an mi love yo muzik so keep making songs an represent di West Indies hard. rastafari bless