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Elle May Rice

Nelly, Blu Cantrell and Shaggy coming to Liverpool for the ultimate noughties night

Liverpool will welcome a range of 80s, 90s and 00s stars next year as The Blast Off Tour heads to M&S Bank Arena .

The one-of-a-kind tour will feature live performances from US artists Nelly, Salt N Pepa, Shaggy and more.

The show, which will arrive in Liverpool for one night on March 10, 2020, will be hosted by hip-hop personality Fatman Scoop.

Ahead of the show, Blu Cantrell said: "When I was asked about this tour, saying no just wasn’t an option.

"Performing alongside some of my oldest friends and singing some of my favourite songs is going to be so much fun. I have so much love for the UK, and I can’t wait to come back and perform for you all.”

The night is set to be filled with familiar faces as UK garage stars So Solid members Lisa Maffia and MC Romeo, scene pioneer MC DT and British duos Oxide & Neutrino, DJ Luck & MC Neat and Sweet Female Attitude make appearances.

Salt N Pepa said: “It’s been over 30 years since we first got together, and we still out here.

Blu Cantrell is heading to Liverpool next year (Daily Mirror)

“We can’t put into words how much we’re looking forward to coming over to the UK to perform on this tour.

“The bill is incredible, and we’re so excited to get up on stage and play some songs for y’all.”

The full lineup includes Nelly, Salt N Pepa, Shaggy, Blu Cantrell, Mya, Fatman Scoop, Lisa Maffia, MC Romeo. MC DT, Oxide & Neutrino, DJ Luck & MC Neat and Sweet Female Attitude.

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, October 18 via SeeTickets and www.mandsbankareana.com , and start from £43.45.

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