Pharrell Williams determined there is one thing within the water. No, actually — the producer’s One thing within the Water Pageant will return this yr in Washington D.C. over Juneteenth (June 19) weekend. It beforehand happened in Virginia.
Artists on the invoice embody Tyler, the Creator, Dave Matthews Band, Usher, 6lack, Lil Child, Grammy-winner Jon Batiste, Pusha T, Lil Uzi Vert amongst many extra.
And that’s only the start. The competition guarantees that extra artists shall be added forward of the occasion.
Over the weekend of June 17-19, the competition will even function Go-Go musicians together with Yard Band, Uncommon Essence, and Sound of the Metropolis. The occasion is produced by Redrock Leisure and Reside Nation and was expanded this yr to host three levels on Independence Avenue within the coronary heart of our nation’s capital.
Three-day passes go on sale at 10 am native time on Saturday, April 30 by way of the fest’s web site. As a result of the competition was canceled on account of COVID the final couple of years, ticket holders of the canceled fests now have entry to an unique pre-sale starting at 10 am ET on Wednesday, April 27 till 10 pm ET on Thursday, April 28.
“One thing In The Water is a Black resolution (LOVE) for a systemic challenge,” Pharrell mentioned in a press release “And this yr we’re taking our celebration to a better platform — the nation’s Capital throughout Juneteenth Weekend. We wish to present the world that there’s One thing In The Water throughout the entire DMV and I wish to proceed to convey consciousness to the greatness inside these communities and invite giant firms to point out up for the folks. DC has all the time been a deep inspiration to me as an individual and a musician.
“It’s the land the place Go- Go music was birthed which has offered a lot for our folks. Our sponsors proceed to go the additional mile to point out that One thing In The Water is a lot greater than a competition. The goodwill we generate is a defining trait of who we’re.”
One thing In The Water was first idealized in 2020 when Pharrell first tried to influence his residence state of Virginia to acknowledge Juneteenth as a paid vacation. President Joe Biden signed a regulation making Juneteenth a federal vacation final yr.
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6LACK, Adekunle Gold, Ashanti & Ja Rule,Ashe, Child Tate, Baird, BIA, Blxst, Calvin Harris, Chloe x Halle, Dave Matthews Band, Davido, Denzel Curry, DJ Domo, Dominic Fike, Dreamer Isioma, Duckwrth, EARTHGANG, Emotional Oranges, ericdoa, Gracie Abrams, Hope Tala, Jean Dawson, Jeremy Zucker, JID, Jon Batiste, Lakeyah, Lil Child, Lil Uzi Vert, Fortunate Daye, María Isabel, Mariah the Scientist, Moneybagg Yo, Montell Fish, Ogi, Omar Apollo, Ozuna, Paris Texas, Pharrell & Phriends, Pusha T, Q, Quinn XCII, Rae Sremmurd, Raveena, Rei Ami, Roddy Ricch, ROLE MODEL, Run The Jewels, Saba, Sabrina Claudio, Skepta, Skiifall, Skillibeng, slowthai, Snoh Aalegra, Syd, Teyana Taylor, Thundercat, T.I., Tierra Whack, Tobe Nwigwe, Tokischa, Tyler, The Creator, Usher, YVNGXCHRIS with extra artists to be introduced quickly! The competition will even function Go-Go musicians together with Yard Band, Uncommon Essence and Sound of the Metropolis
