I didnt even relise they were late - it was only when Clef apologised that I noticed.
The best part of the night was early on between songs when Clef starts "its funny how money change a situation" - he just said it normally and Lauryn kind of ingnored it and walked over to the drums. So he says it again with a little more rhythmn and people in the crowd started laughing (the one who understood what was comin).
Lauryn walked over to him, put her hand on his arm semi-sung "another emcee lose his life tonight". he said "nah, its funny how money change a situation - we gon' settle this" and they went into Lost Ones. He's really funny during that song - dancing round way more than neccesary and rappin to every line - kinda like to let people know that he gets the joke - its good tho.
Lauryn didnt sing "you to me are everything...." at all sorry, when Wyclef told her she needs to talk to the crowd more she did three bars of "Working my way bakc to you babe...." by the Detroit Spinners acapella and the crowd went nuts.
Later on when she came back out she did a few lines of "The Heathen" by Bob Marley, then talked to the crowd. I cant remember perfectly but she definitely said "we're coming back", "its been a work in progress - im workin on myself - likke i said im workin my way back to you babe". Then she did the towel thing (literally wipin her makeup with them and throwin them into the crowd) and sang "Sacred Love" - then they switched her mic off (mid-line) and she shrugged her shoulders, finished that line, waved and found more towels to throw in. and did a little nod (like "thank you") - it was real nice.
The early reviews i read of the first shows said that she was not communicatin with the audiences but i really think this tour could have helped her see how much people still want to see her/them and thats why shes loosenin up as it goes on.
Her and Clef really compliment each other on stage- there's a good connection. i love clef but at one point a few years back he did get a bit too "corny" at times and im sure many will agree that at times lauryn's solo sets could get a little bit too "deep" (remember how they dissed Unplugged?) but when they're on stage together it all balances out. She looks a little less uptight, and Clef is a bit more serious - but both keep their energy.
Havin mentioned Unplugged I guarantee you that if Lauryn's new album or the new Fugee album blows up, all the critics will start labellin that as classic. Callin it "raw emotion" & "lyrically ahead of its time". Remember all the things we said when it first came out??
By the way, Clef's verses (obviously pre-written -ill guess their from this reunion album) are kinda hot. He's gettin back there - you can tell he's steppin his game up for her.
The show was great and has left me so excited for a reunion album.
j