At WPGC Birthday Bash, Stars Who Really Know How to Party

An array of today's biggest rap and R&B stars, including Soulja Boy, Shawty Lo and Trey Songz, gathered at the 9:30 club on Tuesday night to celebrate the medium that made them famous. No, not video -- radio! More specifically, the 20th birthday of the current format at local station WPGC (95.5 FM).

For a tribute truly reflective of PGC (or any radio station), the artists should've hit the stage, performed their biggest hits, taken a five-minute break and then returned to perform those same songs all over again. But, in a live show that defied the rules of radio play, each act gave a complete set -- with no repeats.

Performances from crooner Lloyd and rappers Rocko, Webbie and Shawty Lo kicked off the extravaganza, but the concert really hit its stride when D.C. native Wale grabbed the mike. The rapper provided an ample dose of DMV pride with "Dig Dug," "Ice Cream Girl," "Nike Boots" and other go-go-flecked tracks.

Soulja Boy, who led the crowd in his signature dance during the omnipresent little ditty "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," was the show's official headliner, and go-go favorite the What? Band easily provided the most rousing portion of the whole four-hour event. Nonetheless, it was Virginia singer Trey Songz who ended up stealing the show. Songz's stage time included "Trey Day" highlights "No Clothes On," "Wonder Woman," "Can't Help but Wait" and a strip tease. However, the party pooper stopped short of showing off his birthday suit.