Billboard – August 10, 2019

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1  B 2 K ’s h e a d l in in g s e t o n Au g . 4 in c l u d e d a c ove r o f

Drake’s “Bria’s Interlude.” 2  Bobby V was among the

throwback artists on the 2019 lineup. 3  Pretty Ricky

gave a steamy performance, especially when member

Spectacular took the stage wearing only a towel.

4  D-Roc of Ying Yang Twins roamed through the

crowd, high-fiving fans during the rap duo’s set.

1  D u r in g h i s h e a d l in in g s e t o n t h e f ir s t d ay o f t h e f e s t i va l , H e r b i e

Hancock shared a new composition by the young flutist Elena

Pinderhughes. 2  Texas jazz group Ghost-note on Aug. 2. 3  Common’s

fest-closing performance included songs off his new album, Let Love,

out Aug. 30. 4  Day-two headliner Kamasi Washington, who is on tour

with Hancock on a co-headlining run. 5  Corrine Bailey Rae said on

I n s t a g r a m t h a t i t wa s “s u c h a n h o n o u r t o p l ay ” t h e f e s t i va l o n Au g . 2 ,

and told fans: “you’re making my dreams come true!”

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