So it's not just Rihanna. Trey Songz sat down for an interview with Honeymag.com and the "Say Aah" singer was asked if he felt any pressure to dance, since so many of his peers in the R&B/Pop game do. His response? Not dancing makes him stand out. You know, like Marvin Gaye. Something tells me that Rihanna, or someone whispering in Rihanna's ear, is telling her the same thing. SOURCE: Honeymag.com
Who’s the closest to where you are? Do you think you’re at a disadvantage at all, because you don’t dance?
No.
Have you ever feel pressured to be that? Because everyone else is?
I think that’s what makes me different. If you think back to the days when Marvin Gaye was out and the Temptations were out; they had choreography and Marvin had whatever he was doing, but it wasn’t choreographed moves. It was vibes. If you see one of my shows, I channel another energy that replaces what dancing would. I do plan to grow my show — not to say choreography or dancing will be apart of it — although that’s something I feel I can do, it’s not something I really wanted to do. It’s been mentioned before, but that’s not the man I am.
Vibes and facial expressions (LOL!) a showman do not make. Usher gets this and so did Michael Jackson. Good luck getting by your whole career giving face, Trey. Meanwhile the rest of the world will be waiting for the next showman who's ready to break a sweat and thrill the audience with not just his voice, but with his moves.
