Not only did Feb. 14 mark Valentine’s Day, it was also the day of Club Pees & Vees – The Valentine’s Edition: A Salute to Motown.
Some people commonly refer to Valentine’s Day as “Single Awareness Day,” but once students entered the doors of the MSC ballroom, that idea was merely a thing of the past. Club Pees & Vees proved to not only be an event for couples, but an event for everyone.As the students entered, there was a slideshow with upcoming SIFE events, pictures of Motown legends, and black films that reminded attendees about love. Phillip Wade kept the audience entertained throughout the evening.
Ivory Townsel honored a few of Motown’s greats by presenting the spectators with a short, but profound piece of history. DJ No Tables provided the crowd with soothing beats.
First to the stage was Forte,’ who reminded everyone it was Valentine’s Day by playing some of the sweetest ballads. Then Out Spkn wooed the crowd with two special pieces of his own, and immediately after was T.O.K. (Two of a Kind) featuring D Double 3 Z E, with their rendition of “Love.”
Ron Bernal sang “Ribbon in the Sky.” Forte’ gave a salute to Motown again by performing “Just my Imagination,” “Love and Happiness,” and “Let’s Get it On,” which was a performance that was nothing short of spell bindig. Subsequently, Lionel Mosby performed an original piece of poetry titled “Puppy Love” which reminded the audience of the things they would do when they were younger, all for puppy love.
The final section of the evening came when Townsel presented her last fact of the night. Next Forte’ performed three songs with the final song titled, “Love Jones,” which featured Nyne and Out Spkn. To close out the night, DJ No Tables spun a continuous mix that had everyone on their feet.