Chris Brown in Manila... Finally!

What is it with artists surnamed Brown?

Decades ago controversy surrounded the irrepressible James Brown and his rhythmic screech. Next it was Whitney Houston's ex, and certified BI (bad influence), Bobby Brown.  Now it's scandal magnet Chris Brown, Rihanna's ex love-hate beau.  They all portrayed and projected a bad boy image and persona, on stage and off.  They all earned millions with their irresistible and irreverent music. They all have people hating them.  Yet they also all have women screaming for them and fantasizing about doing unspeakable things with them!

And what is it with beautiful women and bad boys?  A case of support for the underdog? Or misplaced feminine nurturing instinct tantalized by their fearlessness to shock and awe?

Whatever it is, Team Breezy PH, Boardworks and Pinnacle Live Concepts can now breathe a sigh of relief...and irate fans disappointed with his no-show last New Year's Eve can now prepare to have their irritation melt away...'cuz American RnB star Chris Brown is FINALLY coming to Manila!

Slated for Tuesday, 21 July at the Mall of Asia Arena, the concert is actually promoted as his FIRST full fledged live solo concert in Manila.  Yup he's been here before...once with ex-squeeze Rihanna...but as a surprise guest performer. This time, it's HIS show...and no one else will share his limelight except for a brief front act by Philippine "Prince" of RnB Jay R with Mica Javier.

The centerpiece of the concert should be songs in his latest album "X". Chris Brown has had celebrated collaborations before with Nikki Minaj, and of course Tyga. And he brings to each collaboration as well as solo performance, an energy that is ruthlessly exciting, dangerously, seductively rhythmic.  Yet occasionally he surprises with a tempo that is easy, casual, almost laid back.  His music drives you to dance...yet his lyrics sometimes move you to think, perhaps, even dream.  The result? is a sudden rush of adrenaline, then ebbing and flowing till the next rush! Exhilarating...but debilitating!  Erratic, idiosyncratic even...but genius!

So, Ladies, the Bad Boy of Rhythm and Blues is back, and ready to drive y'all mad with his "X" factor, pun intended.  Tickets selling briskly at relatively competitive prices for VIP Lounge, VIP Floor, and Lower Box at SM Tickets.  

I don't want to miss this show...to find out once and for all, will it be worth the wait?