East Hartford, CT—An uncontrollable euphoria fueled the innovative Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday night as it geared up for the greatest event since legendary Grammy Award rock band The Police graced the arena eighteen years ago. Given the moniker “crossroads of New England”, this recreational town would soon be the center part of entertainment history hosting one of music’s most iconic world-wide tours to date.
Multi–Grammy Award, platinum recording phenom Chris Brown presented his Breezy Bowl XX Tour with fellow R&B sensations Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller to the trending city luring fans of all ages into a whirlwind of unforgettable excitement.
Nearing the twenty-year mark of his triple platinum self-titled debut album, the eminent R&B genius has not only evolved into a heavyweight mogul, he has transcended hurdles with a resilience that’s truly remarkable.
Commencing the festivities was Brown’s DJ extraordinaire DJ Fresh winning over Team Breezy’s with his charismatic finesse engaging the vibrant crowd with an array of party hits and playful fun vibes maintaining the elated flow.
Summer Walker
Multi-platinum Georgia peach native Summer Walker, opened the line-up performing her playlist of smash hits including tender single “Heart of A Woman”, seductive track “Body”, affectionate classics “Girls Need Love”, “Tonight” then closing her tantalizing set with “Spend It” and “Insane” off her 2021 sophomore album Over It captivating fans with her alluring beauty. As of this year, Walker has sold over 3 million RIAA certified units of her albums and songs combined.
Bryson Tiller
Louisville native and longtime Breezy supporter Bryson Tiller took to the stage blazing, setting off with fire tracks “Sorry Not Sorry” and “Exchange” off his 2015 triple platinum debut Trapsoul leading admirers in a unison chorus. The talented singer/rapper followed up with 2017’s Rihanna collab hit “Wild Thoughts” sending a special shoutout to the songstress and DJ Khalid before taking an intimate moment to connect with fans on the bond he and Brown share. “I’ve been a big supporter of Breezy since the beginning. I’m proud of him…Team Breezy, luv you”. Tiller ended his setlist with “Ciao” and seven time platinum debut single “Don’t” leading the arena to a crooning sendoff.
Chris Brown
After a powerful intro highlighting his amazing career, a laser-lit figure emerged center stage, causing pure hysteria throughout the entire stadium. Music industry titan Chris Brown rose to a thunderous roar, savoring the memorable moment before opening to “Run It” and “Gimme That” off his 2005 self-titled debut album, turning up his day one fans. With the aid of his DJ spinning overflow tracks, Brown performed a massive 2 hour 30 minute set that included global hits like “Party”, “Girlfriend”, “Heat”, “Excuse Me Miss”, “Put Your Hands In The Air”, “Loyal”, “Turn Up The Music”, “Iffy”, “I Can Transform Ya” along with several collabos “Ayo”, “You Remind Of Something”, “No Guidance” and “Air” in dedication to a touching slide show of his children coupled with a heartfelt tribute of his troubling times to “Ten Toes”.
The powerhouse closed his flawless set to “Sensational” and “Forever”, expressing sincere gratitude to his loyal Team Breezy’s confirming the timeless quote “there’s no me without you”.
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