Music : Urban
SISQÓ FLIES IN FOR BUDDHA BLUE GIG
International superstar, Sisqó is jetting into the UK for a special gig at Buddha Blue on Friday 21st September
Famed for his Summer 2000 smash hit ‘Thong Song’, Baltimore, USA born Sisqó has performed his RnB sounds with some of the biggest names in world music; most recently including Akon and Naughty By Nature at gigs in New Zealand. Having made his fame in the 90s as part of the massively successful group, Dru Hill, Sisqó then became a household name thanks to his debut album, Unleash the Dragon and his controversial video for Thong Song.
Although Sisqó is still mixing with the elite in RnB and Hip Hop, management at Buddha Blue have negotiated a deal to bring him to Milton Keynes as part of the venue’s commitment to provide top entertainment for customers. Recently, DJ Spoony, Wayne Wonder and resident DJ Dodge have been among the line up of entertainment but now Sisqó will be performing live on Friday 21st.
General manager at Buddha Blue Robin Lyle is the man behind the deal, he said: “We heard that Sisqó was considering a few select UK appearances and we managed to talk to the right people at the right time to bring Milton Keynes another top name and entertainer. Sisqó is a megastar in the industry and I cannot wait for him to perform the Thong Song as this is one of the hottest and sexiest RnB tracks of all times – guaranteed to be a real crowd pleaser.”
Entry for the night £6 before 12 and £8 after – women get free entry before 10.30pm. All drinks are buy one get one free before 11pm.
For more information about the night contact Buddha Blue on 01908 241243 or visit www.buddhablue.co.uk. Email info@buddhablue.co.uk for guest list.
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About Sisqó
Even before Sisqó became an overnight superstar in summer 2000 with the infamous "Thong Song," he was no stranger to success. Not many may have recognized his name, but his voice was no doubt familiar, since he was a member of the massively successful '90s R&B group Dru Hill. In 2000, though, Sisqó finally became a household name thanks to his debut solo album, Unleash the Dragon. "Thong Song" and its scandalous yet ubiquitous video on MTV propelled the album to the top of the charts, followed by another huge hit, "Incomplete." By the end of 2000, Sisqó was not only a music star but also a teen phenomenon because of his youthful looks, toned body, trendy clothing, and stylish hair -- and his omnipresence on MTV obviously didn't hurt. A year after "Thong Song" first blew up, Sisqó returned with his second album, Return of Dragon, and also had lined up a startling number of acting opportunities, reaffirming his superstar status.
Long before Sisqó dyed his hair and tattooed his body, he was born Mark Andrews in Baltimore, MD. He co-founded the group Dru Hill in 1995 with high school friends Jazz, Nokio, and Woody and saw their debut album released in 1996, instantly notable for Keith Sweat's production work. But Dru Hill quickly became noteworthy themselves with "Tell Me," a huge R&B hit. Two years later in 1998, Sisqó again graced the airwaves with the second Dru Hill album, Enter the Dru. After the success of this album, it didn't take long for the prolific young artist to bounce back the following summer with his solo album, Unleash the Dragon. The album's hit singles propelled it to multi-platinum success, setting the stage for Sisqó's forays into acting. He first appeared in the teen comedy Get Over It, before signing a development deal with NBC television and a five-picture deal with Miramax.
Following commercially successful guest appearances on DMX's "What These B**s Want" and Lil' Kim's "How Many Licks" that kept him in the spotlight while he spent time in the studio, Sisqó re-emerged in the summer of 2001 with Return of Dragon, his attempt to prove that "Thong Song" wasn't just a novelty success. Featuring production by Teddy Riley on the lead single, "Can I Live," the album certainly seemed positioned for mammoth success. And if the music wasn't potent enough, Def Soul's marketing barrage, again featuring tons of MTV exposure and an aggressive targeting of the teen audience, ensured the album's success.