


Lavendars oversexed performance included several tired moves showing off his abs, doing pelvic thrusts, and suggestive tongue movements.

He hyped the crowd on his own, which was admirable, but the praise stops there. Gaining notoriety for his current single, My Girls Gotta Girlfriend and for being the newest inmate on Akons Konvict label, Lavender gave a stand-out performance free of a live band and back-up singers. Instead he showcased his artistry, letting his talent speak for itself.Sadly, the same accolades cannot be given to singer Ray Lavender. His talent was undiluted by the sex-symbol mantra that other male R&B singers mistakenly carry. The New York native performed a healthy helping of love songs, and even took a seat at the piano. While his performance was more toned down than his predecessor, it was soulful as ever. Following was Jaiden, who has worked with Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys. He energetically took the stage with his band, back-up singers, and a set that proved he reserved some of his exceptional songwriting for himself. First up was Corte Ellis, who has written songs for Beyoncè and Fantasia. Diddy, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Liles, and Terrance Howard. Songwriters turned singers was the theme of the night, with guests including P. 2, 2007, BMI and Atlantic Records put together a line-up showcasing Trey and other up and coming R&B artists. To commemorate singer Trey Songz second album release, Trey Day, on Oct. Anybody whos somebody shows up to New York Citys Spotlight Live for their infamous Tuesday night R&B showcase.
