Soft-spoken hit-maker Brian McKnight, third from left, relaxed backstage with Nancy Byun and concert promoters Jason Kawakami and Jay Park after his Valentine’s Eve concert Saturday at Blaisdell Arena. McKnight entertained for a solid 90 minutes with soulful, romantic music and polished comedy. Highlights included his romantic 1999 mega-hit “Back at One” and the title song of his next album, “Better,” which will be released Feb. 26.

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