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Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia’s Mann in Fairmount Park this spring. On Monday (Feb. 17), occasion organizers unveiled the eagerly awaited invoice of performers, which is able to see D’Angelo, Lenny Kravitz, Meek Mill, GloRilla, Miguel, Tems, Latto and KAYTRANADA taking the stage from Could 31 to June 1.
Extra artists on the invoice embody Kur, Elmiene, Lay Banks, Jermaine Dolly, Laila!, Funk Flex and Peyton, amongst others. Jeezy can also be set to rejoice 20 years of Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101, whereas Black Thought, 2 Chainz and Pusha T will be a part of J.Interval for the return of his “Reside Mixtape” sequence.
The presale is scheduled to happen on Tuesday (Feb. 18) at 10 p.m. ET, with tickets being up for grabs to the general public on Friday (Feb. 20) on the identical time. Peep the complete lineup under, together with among the artists we’re most excited to see hit the stage.
GloRilla
Roots Picnic will come only a few months after GloRilla wraps up “The Superb Tour,” so hopefully, she’ll nonetheless have some power left within the tank. We’re particularly trying ahead to seeing her tear by “TGIF” and “WHACHU KNOW ABOUT ME” and perhaps, simply perhaps, she’ll carry out Latto for “PROCEDURE.” Given how a lot she’s been within the health club these days, there’s little doubt she’ll ship a high-energy set.
Latto
Sugar Honey Iced Tea additional cemented Latto’s place in Hip Hop, with information like “Brokey,” “Blick Sum” and “There She Go” being among the many many standout cuts. If her set finally 12 months’s ONE MusicFest was any signal of what she’s bringing to festivals in 2025, followers are in for a deal with.
Meek Mill
It’s been a minute since Meek Mill’s title was within the headlines strictly for music, however make no mistake, his newest drops have been straight warmth. He closed out 2024 with two EPs, WHO DECIDES WAR and HEATHENISM, plus a gentle stream of singles as a newly impartial artist. With classics like “Goals and Nightmares (Intro)” and “Amen” in his again pocket, the Philly rapper’s hometown set needs to be one to observe.
Tems
Tems remains to be using excessive off the discharge of her debut LP, Born within the Wild, which, for the document, teased a deluxe. Whether or not that really occurs is anybody’s guess, however one factor’s for positive: she is aware of find out how to placed on a present. “Burning” and “Love Me JeJe” have been in heavy rotation, however don’t be shocked if she throws it again to early favorites like “Larger” and “Damages.”
Laila!
Laila! virtually turned a star in a single day with “Not My Downside,” and the Money Cobain-assisted remix, which featured the likes of Massive Sean, Anycia and Fabolous, solely including to the hype. Fortuitously, the artist — who can also be the daughter of the legendary Mos Def — has already confirmed she’s greater than a one-hit surprise together with her debut LP, Hole 12 months! The 17-track venture included “Need 2,” “Flyer Than U” and “Coupé DeVille,” all of which we’re hoping to see her carry out dwell.
Kur
Although he’s not a newcomer by any means, Kur has been steadily effervescent below within the Metropolis of Brotherly Love for years. His newest venture, THURL, boasted a lone visitor look from Meek Mill on “Confidence Stage,” alongside standout tracks like “123” and “Lil Bro.” For individuals who take pleasure in road rap, Kur is unquestionably a strong addition to Roots Picnic’s lineup.
Lay Bankz
Arguably one of the crucial thrilling picks from the 2024 XXL Freshman Class, Lay Bankz is one other Philly star who deserves far more credit score. Most individuals know her for the TikTok-viral “Inform Ur Girlfriend” and “Ick,” however her debut album, After 7, provides a a lot fuller image of what she’s actually able to.