Janet Jackson Essence Fest 2018

Jam with us: Very Local’s Essence Fest 2018 playlist

Here are some songs we’re listening to on Spotify in the Very Local office while we prep for the Rhythm Nation to arrive.

by Clint Durrett | July 3, 2018

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The 2018 Essence Festival kicks off in New Orleans after Independence Day, and we are ready to shake the Dome, especially when THE Ms. Jackson steps onto the Main Stage.

In 2017, more than 470,000 people came out just for Essence Fest’s nightly concert series, and that’s not even counting the thousands of others who stepped into the transformed Convention Center for the all the Essence Fest daytime festivities.

This year looks like it will only be bigger with artists like Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg, Eykah Badu and Ms. JACKSON! (Yeah, we said it.)

We’re excited. So excited we just can’t wait for the escapade to begin. So here is a playlist we’re listening to on Spotify in the Very Local New Orleans office, but you can play it “anytime and any place.” Below are some of the highlights.

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Clint Durrett

Clint Durrett

Hi. I’m Clint.
I’m the Local Market Manager for Very Local New Orleans. I’ve lived in New Orleans since 2001 and been living my best life in this rad place since that year.
I have 10 years of broadcast journalism and digital media experience. Before Very Local New Orleans, I worked for WDSU-TV – producing, product developing, digital media managing– I’ve done it all. I’ve seen first-hand the trials we’ve suffered in this city and the celebrations we’ve enjoyed. I love New Orleans. It’s home.
I’m going to work my hardest to bring you the content and experiences you care about to live your best life here in one of the best cities on the planet.
I love finding things to do here – concerts, food, drinks, nerding out, etc. And I love sharing those things with others.
Contact me via email. Gimme a shout on social. If you see something you think we should know about, hit me up. If you see something that needs fixing on the site, ditto. I want this website to be yours, too. Not just one I manage, but one we as a community and New Orleanians use to help us live our best lives.

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