Fill your Labor Day weekend with delicious food, great friends, and Made in America 2022 this weekend at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. This two-day event, with performers hand picked by Jay-Z, is a can’t miss affair. Come see Philly natives like Lil Uzi Vert and Jazmine Sullivan perform while eating a classic Philly cheesesteak from Lil Trent’s. Turn your speaker all the way up, because we’re going through the top 5 performing artists to check out to get you pumped for September 3rd and 4th.
#5 – Armani White
Performing Sunday, September 4th
Armani White is a 25 year old rapper out of West Philadelphia. Recently, he has been blowing up over his viral song “BILLIE EILISH.” which became a transition trend on TikTok. Fans begged Armani to release the full song but at the time he didn’t have clearance to do so. Billie Eilish and her fanbase started reposting the TikToks that used his song and he quickly became a sensation. He has since released the full sample and is now signed with Def Jam. Here are some songs to check out from Armani:
“BILLIE EILISH.” by Armani White
“DIAMOND DALLAS.” by Armani White
“Stick up” by Armani White
“Watch Your Self” by Armani White and Julie Adenuge
“Jasmine” by Carneyval, Armani White, and Jackson Breit
#4 – J.I.D
Performing Saturday, September 3rd
JID is a 32 year old rapper out of Atlanta, Georgia. He is signed to J.Cole’s Dreamville label and Interscope Records. At Governers Ball 2022 he was brought out on stage by headliner J.Cole to perform their single “Sticks” together. JID’s stage name comes from his grandmother’s nickname for him based on his jittery behavior and if you’ve ever listened to the song sticks – you’ll completely understand. JID will be sure to get the moshpits jumping with his set so you will not want to miss out. Here are some songs to check out from JID:
“Sticks” by JID and J.Cole ft. Kenny Mason & Sheck Wes
“Surrounding Sound” by JID ft. 21 Savage and Baby Tate
“Costa Rica” by Bas and JID ft. Guapdad 4000, Reese LAFLARE, Jace, Mez, Smokepurpp, Buddy, Ski Mask The Slump God
“Down Bad” by Dreamville ft. JID, Bas, J.Cole. EARTHGANG, Young Nudy
151 Rum by JID
#3 – Lil Uzi Vert
Performing Saturday, September 3rd
Lil Uzi Vert is a 27 year old rapper out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their preferred pronouns are They/Them. They started gaining attention with the release of their mixtape, Luv Is Rage, in 2015 and has been all over the Billboard Hot 100 ever since. They describe their sound as rock mixed with hip-hop and R&B. In my opinion, Lil Uzi Vert is one of the most unique artists of our time from their androginous clothes to crazy hairstyles to installing a giant 24 million dollar diamond right in the middle of their forehead. As Lil Uzi Vert says “I cannot die because this is my universe” and I for one am happy to exist in it. Here are some songs to check out from Lil Uzi Vert:
“Money Longer” by Lil Uzi Vert
“You Was Right” by Lil Uzi Vert
“Erase Your Social” by Lil Uzi Vert
“XO TOUR Llif3” by Lil Uzi Vert
“Sauce It Up” by Lil Uzi Vert
“The Way Life Goes” by Lil Uzi Vert ft Oh Wonder
“That Way” by Lil Uzi Vert
#2 – Bad Bunny
Headlining Sunday, September 4th
Bad Bunny is a 28 year old Puerto Rican rapper from Vega Baja. He is currently an international sensation and in 2020 was the first non-english performer to be Spotify’s most streamed artist of the year. He has collabed with artists like Cardi B, Drake, and even got to be a guest performer at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show headlined by Shakira. Bad Bunny is performing Made in America as part of his World’s Hottest Tour which will run through the end of the year. Here are some songs to check out from Bad Bunny:
“Una Vez” by Bad Bunny and Mora
“Ojitos Lindos” by Bad Bunny and Bomba Estereo
“TE MUDASTE” by Bad Bunny
“Un Ratito” by Bad Bunny
“Party” by Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro
#1 – Tyler, the Creator
Headlining Saturday, September 3rd
Tyler, the Creator is a 31 year old rapper out of Hawthrone, California. He is a highly decorated artist with 2 Grammy Awards, 3 BET Hip Hop Awards, a BRIT Award, and a MTV Video Music Award. Back in 2010, he took to Twitter to say that Pusha T was his favorite rapper of the time and now, on Saturday, September 3rd, he gets to perform on the same stage as him. The world really comes full circle. Here are some songs to check out from Tyler, the Creator:
“EARFQUAKE” by Tyler, The Creator
“See You Again” by Tyler, The Creator ft. Kali Uchis
“SMUCKERS” by Tyler the Creator ft. Lil Wayne, Kanye West
“Where This Flower Blooms by Tyler, the Creator ft. Frank Ocean
“WUSYANAME” by Tyler, the Creator ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Ty Dolla $ign
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