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Gerald Lucas Honors Musical Icon Sly Stone with New Cover of “If You Want Me To Stay”

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7 months ago

May 4, 2026

An inspired tribute from one multi-instrumentalist to another

Acclaimed musician, singer, and composer Gerald Lucas announces the release of his new cover of “If You Want Me To Stay,” a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Sly Stone. The release arrives in the wake of Stone’s passing on June 9, 2025, honoring the profound influence he had on generations of artists.

“I played Sly Stone’s records all the time growing up,” Lucas recalls. “I was always amazed how Sly could play many different instruments as he blended and fused various musical styles.” Inspired by that legacy, Lucas set out to reimagine one of his favorite Sly Stone songs—performing every instrument on the track himself as a nod to Stone’s groundbreaking artistry.

The result is a deeply personal and musically rich rendition that captures the spirit of the original while showcasing Lucas’s own versatility and creative voice. Much like his musical hero, Lucas demonstrates his mastery across multiple instruments, delivering a layered and soulful performance that bridges past and present.

Gerald Lucas is an internationally recognized multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer, and arranger. His career has taken him to some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Carnegie Hall and multiple appearances at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Known for his dynamic musicianship and genre-blending approach, Lucas continues to push artistic boundaries while paying homage to the icons who shaped his sound.

With “If You Want Me To Stay,” Gerald Lucas not only celebrates the enduring legacy of Sly Stone but also reaffirms his own place as a powerful and innovative voice in contemporary music.

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Romeo Santos and Prince Royce Pack Out Estadio Vélez as Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour Hits Buenos Aires

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3 hours ago

November 15, 2026

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Romeo Santos and Prince Royce performing together on stage in front of the Mejor Tarde Que Nunca tour train set

Romeo Santos and Prince Royce perform together during the Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour stop in Buenos Aires. Photo courtesy of Artist Solutions.

Bachata’s king and prince turned Buenos Aires into a Caribbean party on Saturday night, as Romeo Santos and Prince Royce brought their joint Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour to a completely sold-out Estadio Vélez Sarsfield, with more than 45,000 fans singing along to one of the most anticipated concerts of the year.

Romeo Santos and Prince Royce arrived in Argentina on their hugely successful Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour, after touring Latin America, Europe and the United States with more than eighty sold-out performances.

More than 45,000 fans fill Estadio Vélez Sarsfield at night for Romeo Santos and Prince Royce

Before a completely sold-out Estadio Vélez Sarsfield, the two biggest names in bachata worldwide delivered a monumental show of more than two hours. With an imposing stage production and world-class visuals, Romeo Santos and Prince Royce sealed their great bond with the Argentine public through an unbeatable repertoire of generational anthems such as “Propuesta Indecente,” “Darte un Beso,” “Llévame Contigo,” “Ay! San Miguel” and “La Diabla,” among others that had more than 45,000 people vibrating.

Romeo Santos and Prince Royce seated together on stage during the Buenos Aires show

The opening was an energetic shared block in which both revisited the songs from their recent joint project Better Late Than Never, drawing a huge ovation from the very first minute.

The concert flowed smoothly between shared moments and individual segments. Romeo Santos showed off his magnetism, sensuality and vocal mastery at the front of his biggest hits, while Prince Royce dazzled with his pop charisma and melodic warmth. The chemistry between the two shone at every moment live, playing with the crowd’s complicity and measuring the fervor of the stands in a true Caribbean party.

Romeo Santos performing live in a black leather jacket

Prince Royce smiling on stage during his solo segment

The Buenos Aires stop had a luxury warm-up in Córdoba, where the iconic duo won over the Córdoba crowd under the open sky at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes with the same chemistry and artistic power on November 12.

The night at Vélez brought together two bachata icons on their Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour, a historic run through 20 countries and more than 80 massive concerts across Latin America, Europe and the United States, cementing this summit as an unrepeatable event in the history of the genre. The Argentina dates closed with Córdoba on November 12 and Buenos Aires on November 14, both sold out.