25th Anniversary Tour, Dru Hill
May 20, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm EDT
After 25 years of music, Dru Hill is celebrating its anniversary with a tour, stopping in Stamford CT on Saturday, May 20th, 2023.
In 1992, four high school friends Mark “Sisqo” Andrews, Larry “Jazz” Anthony, Tamir “Nikio” Ruffin and James “Woody Rock” Green formed the group Dru Hill. Name in honor of their Baltimore, Maryland neighborhood, Druid Hill Park. The group’s smooth R&B style is inspired by a collection of soul, hip hop and gospel-influenced harmonies, combined with positive messages focusing on love and life to which have led to hugely successful singles. Such as “Tell Me” on their first debut album Dru Hill released in 1996. “Tell Me” became the group’s first hit single transcending to number five on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles Chart. Dru Hill’s debut album, Dru Hill, peaked at number five on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums Chart and at number twenty-three on the Billboard’s 200, selling more than 1.5 million copies. None of their success could have been possible without the group members diverse talents and interest. Dru Hill went on to release additional singles from their debut album Dru Hill “In My Bed” and “Never Make Promise” both singles reaching the Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles Chart. During this time “We’re Not Making Love No More” written by, singer and songwriter Babyface reached number two. Through the success of their first album, Dru Hill made a name for themselves within the music industry along with gaining a substantial fan base. The group’s second album Enter the Dru was released in 1998, with their first single “These Are the Times” which propelled them to higher levels of success while garnering more fans. Along with their studio success they performed with other artist such as Sean “P.Diddy” Combs , Mary J. Blige, and other great musicians.
In 1998, the group released Enter the Dru peaking at number two on the Billboard’s Top R&B Albums Chart. During this period, while still being an active member of Dru Hill, lead singer Mark “Sisqo” Andrews, released his debut solo album, Unleash the Dragon scoring himself a household name apart from the group. This album achieved major pop success. He landed two successful singles, “Thong Song” & “Incomplete.” Shortly after the release of Enter the Dru group member James “Woody Rock” Green left the group to pursue a solo career in gospel. Rufus “Scola” Waller joined the group just in time for the release of Dru World Order in 2002. Hits ensued in 2005, eventually reaching 3 million sales. Scola was later replaced by Antwuan “Tao” Simpson, and the group released its fourth studio album, “Indrupendance Day”, in 2010.
Doors open at 6pm
Opening local DJ 7-8pm
Special DJ & Host 8-9:30
Dru Hill 9:30
Limited Post-Show Meet & Greet Tickets available
