![]() ![]() Wilson stole the show performing fan favorites while rocking colorful, glow-in-the-dark suits. From the start of his set, Charlie Wilson proved why he was the perfect headliner for Essence Festival’s Friday night. The former Gap Band frontman had couples twirling to his quiet-storm ballads and jamming out to funk classics such as “Outstanding” and “Party Train.” Next-generation singers like Songz and D’Angelo might have garnered the lion’s share of the pre-festival media buzz, but the screams that Wilson brought forth during his two-hour set of hits resonated throughout the Superdome louder than any of the other night’s acts.Ĭheck out these 7 highlights from Friday night of 2012 Essence Music Festival.ġ. ![]() But despite impressive sets by many of the night’s acts, it soon became apparent that the night belonged to Wilson.
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