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VERZUZ: 5 things we're looking for from The Isley Brothers vs. Earth, Wind & Fire

The historic event goes down on Easter Sunday
The Isley Brothers, Earth, Wind & Fire
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By Mya Abraham, Audacy

This upcoming Easter Sunday, VERZUZ is hosting yet another historic night to honor R&B legends. The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire are joining forces in a night of love, lust, and good ol' rhythym & blues. The matchup was announced on March 20.

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It's no secret that we are absolutely going to have a grand time singing along to hits like Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" and The Isley Brothers' "For The Love Of You" while sitting on the edge of our seats listening to whatever tea may be spilt and stories that will be told. Check out top 5 things we are looking forward to and expecting for this VERZUZ battle.

Earth Wind & Fire were out here singing about self-esteem, self-worth, self-love, Black pride, mindfulness etc in the 70s. Shoutouts to these mental health kings.

— No Relation, Esq. (@TheCosby) March 31, 2021

5 We are looking for intentionality!

While we know EWF were fully aware of their mind, body and soul, this level of intention also needs to be in their curation. Don't play the hits all willy-nilly. Things have to align, just like the elements.

The Isley Brothers’ “Between the sheets” has been sampled over 140 times....140!! Here’s just 15 of the songs that sampled it: pic.twitter.com/yELQJGV5D3

— DJ R-Tistic (@DJRTistic) April 1, 2021

4 A mix of the old and new school

Did you know The Isley Brothers' "Between The Sheets" has been sampled over 140 times? In newer jams like The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa," Pretty Ricky's "On The Hotline," Aaliyah's "Old School," and Jay-Z's "Ignorant S***." We're excited to see how they will bridge the generational gap live.

I don’t think y’all understand how geeked my old soul is for this Isley Brothers- Earth, Wind, & Fire Verzuz battle. Bout to bring BIG drunk granddaddy at the family reunion energy. 💯 pic.twitter.com/Le8AX715kj

— Da Real Mr. 3/05👑 (@THEJulianThomas) March 27, 2021

3 As a family...

In case you weren't aware, this is a family affair! As one Twitter user expressed, this night is giving "family reunion energy." Not to mention it's a generational Black pastime to show up and out on Easter Sunday. So, we want to show off your plates and dance moves.

Alright, so who y'all got? pic.twitter.com/jYv1zyjeKI

— 🇯🇲Black🇭🇹 Aziz 🇳🇬aNANsi🇹🇹 (@Freeyourmindkid) April 1, 2021

2 The looks

Both groups are known for their style and we want to know who you'll be channeling that night. Will you still be rocking that church hat at 8PM or are you going for something more grown and sexy? Twitter has such interesting suggestions, so take a look. We especially can't wait to see what look Ronald Isley is bringing out of his closet.

2 of my all time favorite bands battling it out on Sunday 4/4 #theisleybrothers @verzuztv the elements, @EarthWindFire ... my mind 🤯🤯🤯 https://t.co/qmEGWBaQFP

— Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) March 30, 2021

1 Most of all, we can't wait for the Steve Harvey's reactions

Steve Harvey grew up on 'blue lights in the basement' music. If you don't know, you betta ask somebody. So, the fact he's hosting the VERZUZ will mean the memes will fly and his commentary will have us on the floor.

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