Some of those songs included the pretty “Stubborn,” which talked about being stubborn for what your lover’s needs or wants are instead of your own. The heroic “Stronger,” which talked about getting back to yourself after a break up and the beautiful “Boomerang,” which taught audience members that if they throw out love, love comes back to you.
In addition to the original songs, Perdue did a sweet rendition of Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten,” which included Perdue playing the ukulele.
“I’m always trying to take the limits off of myself and stretch myself and be more vulnerable with my lyrics and in my performance and I think ‘Uncommon’ did exactly that. I’m humbled and proud,” she said.
Perdue put together a group of performers that were exceptional in their talent and form.
The show opened with stellar gospel a capella group, 1 NE, a group of six men singing and performing to honor God. They were ecstatic about being chosen to open the “Uncommon” concert.
“Bridgette is an amazing artist. We connected with her at the African American Heritage parade and we decided to collaborate with her on this,” explained group member Diondre Johnson. “We are a multi-faceted group and we just want to branch out and do an effective ministry.”
Perdue’s sister Hotep the Artist (Candice Walker) drove the uncommon point home with a beautiful and powerful spoken word sonnet that showed the audience the way they praise, move their feet, dress and even their names make them uncommonly good. Hotep’s son, Julien Walker joined Perdue for a moving rendition of Mariah Carey’s “Hero.”
“The team who participated in ‘Uncommon’ was simply amazing!” Perdue said. “The band, the singers, Hotep the Artist, 1 NE—everyone joined together and it couldn’t have happened without them. I’m so blessed to have such talented colleagues who made the show special. A million thanks!”
Audience member and family friend, Joanne Boyd, enjoyed every aspect of “Uncommon.”
“She is an amazing talent and her show was spectacular! It wasn’t just singing. She brought so many variations with a multi-talented group of people and I love how she brought her family into it.”
(For more information on Bridgette Perdue, visit www.brdgetteperdue.com.)
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