He had first christened the album with romp in London, wild clips from which blasted around the internet.

Now, he was bringing the noise stateside.

Put ya back in it!

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Just a little more!

goes its popular refrain sung by Denise Belfon) and last yearsamapianohit Mnike by Tyler ICU.

Shaboozey and Emily Ratajkowski are somewhere among the melee.

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Then, theres the sound of glass shattering.

When I say another what?

he says, testing the crowd with his signature tagline.

Why Was She Attacked?

Where my Africans at?

says Ferg, who was born and raised in Harlem by Trini parents.

Lets get into some classic shit.

I see a couple in their own world, pogoing together with big smiles, nose to nose.

Though Rema asked for energy, and there is surely some, the real party is on the stage.

Before he leaves, though, he has one more ask.

Tell everyone you know about Remas music, he says.

I need you as much as you need me.