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This year, the Roots Picnic—taking place Friday, June 2, 2023 through Sunday June, 4, 2023 in Philly—is set to be one of epic and historic proportions. For the first time, the event will be spread out over three days with all-star performances, reunions and live podcasts. Usher was just announced as a headliner, and Lauryn Hill, another headliner, will also be celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which she will perform in its entirety at the picnic event.
The Roots Picnic Con will be held today Thursday, June 1, 2023, with panel discussions pertinent to our community’s success. Over the weekend, taking place on the podcast stage, Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, QuestLove and many others will hold sessions of their podcast for fans to enjoy.
Here are some songs to get you hype just in time for the Roots Picnic taking place in Philly this weekend
“What They Do”- The Roots
“GLU”– Usher
“Everything Is Everything”- Lauryn Hill
“Everybody Loves The Sunshine”- Roy Ayers
“Waste My Time”- Ari Lennox
“Make Me Say It Again, Pts. 1 & 2”- Isley Brothers
“‘Round Midnight” Ft. Jazmine Sullivan- Adam Blackstone
“Yahyuppiyah” ft. Pcee, EeQue and Chley- Uncle Waffles
“Who’s That Girl”- Eve
“Hey Buddy Buddy”- Rare Essence
“Keep It Going”- DVSN
“All About Me”- Syd
“Far Away” – Kindred The Family Soul