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HOT 97 Summer Jam 2009
By Anita S. Nixon
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HOT 97 set out to save the world from wack concerts this year, and any of the 50,000 fans at
Summer Jam 2009 would agree, the mission was accomplished.
Angie Martinez and 30 Rock star
Tracy Morgan hosted the sold out comic book themed show, which would be the last before Giants Stadium’s demolition. With the premiere of
Jay-Z’s "Death of Autotune" live with
Mister Cee and
Funkmaster Flex, fans knew an appearance from Hov was likely. Out of the darkness and smoke, the greatest of all time
Jay-Z emerged dressed in all black. Brooklyn’s ambassador needed no introduction as the crowd’s deafening roar embraced him. Jay’s DOA had been released only two days before Summer Jam, yet the audience mouthed every word.
Day 26 opened the show followed by former Pretty Ricky singer
Pleasure P.
Serani, Mavado and
Elephant Man all
On Da Reggae Tip veterans, represented for dancehall at
Summer Jam this year.
Mary J. Blige, the official queen of Hip Hop Soul looked stunning as she performed her greatest hits. Fellow New Yorker
Method Man joined the queen on stage, for Hip Hop classic “All I Need”, and brought out
Redman for "Da Rockwilder" and their new single "Ayo".
Swizz Beatz joined
Jadakiss on stage for Who’s Real and
Busta Rhymes commanded the stage with Respect My Conglomerate.
For the ladies in the crowd, Kiss brought to the stage newcomer
Jeremih to perform his ode to Birthday Sex. Every female in the audience went crazy when teen actor turned rapper
Drake made an appearance durring
Young Jeezy's set performing the number one song, on
HOT 97’s playlist Best Ever I Had.
The Dream performed major singles "Rockin’ That Thang" and "Walking on the Moon" with a
Michael Jackson twist, bringing out label mate
Fabolous.
Lil Kim joined
T-Pain who sported his infamous 10 lb diamond encrusted chain for their newest hit "Download".
Jim Jones and
Juelz Santana truly know how to close a show, bringing out all of Harlem world and on stage. It was truly a celebration and even
Soulja Boy, Kid Cudi,
Ron Browz and
Ryan Leslie joined the set.
Jim Jones tossed hundred dollar bills to the audience while Juelz popped a couple bottles of champagne.
Summer Jam 2009 might have signified the death of autotune but it most definitely solidified
HOT 97’s place in Hip Hop history.