Tuesday, May 22, 2012

D’Angelo, Maybach Music Group, Odd Future, & Rita Ora Join Jay-Z’s ‘Made in America’ Festival

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Jay-Z has announced part of the lineup for his inaugural “Made in America” festival. The two-day music extravaganza will take place in Philadelphia in September with 28 performers including D’Angelo, Maybach Music Group (Rick Ross, Wale, and Meek Mill), Odd Future, Rita Ora, and more.

Other artists on the diverse bill include Pearl Jam, Skrillex, Miike Snow, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Passion Pit, Santigold, Dirty Projectors, X, Janelle Monáe, Prince Royce, Savoy (DJ set), and The Knocks.

Jay-Z will curate and headline the festival, which will be held on three stages in Philly’s Fairmount Park on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2, with a percentage of proceeds benefitting the United Way Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.

A limited number of tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. EST today, with more to follow on Wednesday.

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