Setting the Stage: Musiq Soulchild Serenades the Apollo Live Audience

Don't miss his ultra smooth performance.

Soul for Days - One thing that Musiq Soulchild has is soul! Like most of the performers that will grace the Apollo Live stage, there needs to be something signature and distinguishable about their performances. Want to learn what makes Musiq Soulchild different? Take a look now! (Photo: JLN Photography/WENN.com)

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Soul for Days - One thing that Musiq Soulchild has is soul! Like most of the performers that will grace the Apollo Live stage, there needs to be something signature and distinguishable about their performances. Want to learn what makes Musiq Soulchild different? Take a look now! (Photo: JLN Photography/WENN.com)

Noticeable Tone - Always stand out! Work on your tone. Empress of Soul Gladys Knight always says she appreciates when a singer sounds like themselves. Tip No. 1: Find your voice (literally). Learn the intricacies of your voice and make them work for you.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Noticeable Tone - Always stand out! Work on your tone. Empress of Soul Gladys Knight always says she appreciates when a singer sounds like themselves. Tip No. 1: Find your voice (literally). Learn the intricacies of your voice and make them work for you.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Photo By Photo: John Ricard / BET

Make It Flow - Musiq's whole vibe is consistent from his voice to his style of dress to the way he takes the stage. Tip No. 2: Be consistent and be thoughtful in your look and presentation. You want the toughest crowd to believe you? Then be the complete package. (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

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Make It Flow - Musiq's whole vibe is consistent from his voice to his style of dress to the way he takes the stage. Tip No. 2: Be consistent and be thoughtful in your look and presentation. You want the toughest crowd to believe you? Then be the complete package. (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

Photo By Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images

Musiq Soulchild - Musiq Soulchild has an immediately noticeable Stevie-esque take on soul music, so it's no, um, wonder he lists him as one of his main influences. Musiq did a picture-perfect take of "Visions" on a 2003 Motown compilation of Stevie classics. (Photo: Star Shooter/MPI/PictureGroup)

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Cruise Control - Musiq loves to riff, but through all of his many riffs and vocal acrobatics, he always seems to remain in control. Tip No. 3: Be in control of your instrument. (Photo: Star Shooter/MPI/PictureGroup)

Musiqal Cure - Most recently, Musiq was chosen to be Circle of Hope ambassador for the Susan G. Komen organization. The organization raises breast cancer awareness and has been instrumental in making October the official breast cancer awareness month. (Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)

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Make the Stage Home - One thing to also note is that Musiq always appears extremely comfortabe on the stage and that's one thing that you have to do when you're performing at the Apollo. Keep this and the other tips in mind and you'll be in great shape. Be sure to watch Musiq's effortless, smooth and controlled performance. Tonight at 10P/9C. (Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)