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And we're off! Cobra Starship and Britney Spears' favorite rapper/singer Sabi kicked off the 2011 VMAs with an anthemic rendition of the band's "You Make Me Feel...," the lead single off the group's upcoming fourth album Night Shades.
The song began with lead cobra Saporta and Sabi walking through the crowd and performing the song's first half among fans and paparazzi. The pair serenaded each other, with Saporta whipping out his own camera to take shots of Sabi during her performance. The duo dressed for the occasion, with Sabi rocking tight silver pants and a pink halter top and Saporta donning his classiest suit. After eliciting the requisite audience screams, the pair joined their fellow bandmates on the main stage to deliver a rousing, energetic version of the dance floor-friendly track.
If Cobra Starship was feeling the pressure of opening up the show, they hid it well, bringing a newfound energy to "You Make Me Feel...". No extra theatrics or histrionics were needed, as the crowd was amped just to see the group kick off the show. If this is the harbinger of tonight's performances, we're in for a fun night.
+ Watch Cobra Starship featuring Sabi performing "You Make Me Feel..." at the 2011 VMAs Pre-Show.