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Top 10 can't miss Coachella acts during Weekend 1 [Playlist]

  • April 12, 2018
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Alright, so we know you're not going to want to miss headliners like Beyonce, The Weeknd, Eminem or even legends like Barclay Crenshaw, Allison Wonderland, Black Coffee, Justin Martin, Monolink or Kamasi Washington but here are a few acts lower on the festival bill that will still need to be on the top of your can't miss list. 

1. Cardi B

I mean at this point, it's a no-brainer. After the massively successful release of this Bronx rapper's powerhouse new album Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B is a must-see act for anyone this weekend. There's 

2. Tom Misch

Coming off his Geography album release, this London-based electro-soul and R&B artist is going to bring the funk and the vibes to desert this weekend. 

3. Brockhampton

Newly signed with RCA Records, this 14-person rap group is going to bring an explosion of energy to the stage and is a performance that's surely going to be a memorable one. 

4. Elohim

After the release of her debut EP, this LA-based electro artist will be delivering an onslaught of heartfelt tracks sung through emotion-filled vocals along with dance filled bangers from start to finish. Set and alarm and get yourself ready to run to this stage in time to get a view of the stage because this is a can't miss act. 

5. Greta Van Fleet

This Michigan-based rock group full of bad ass and highly talented 18-year-old musicians have been deemed the rebirth of Led Zeppelin, so if you're looking to have your face melted with loud in your face classic rock n roll sound, then get ready for this Wolfmother'esque group to light up the stage. 

6. Jorja Smith

Coming off a sold out UK tour, this R&B/Pop artist will be bringing an angelic voice wrapped in beautiful stadium-filled ballads to Indio, Ca. 

7. Aminé

This Portland rapper brings tongue-in-cheek lyrical writing with undeniably smooth delivery laid over fast-paced catchy pop style melodies. This is a hip-hop artist that will be dropping hard rhymes across the Coachella stage. 

8. Princess Nokia

Princess Nokia will be delivering that distinct New York hip-hop sound over crisp drum beats. This is a strong feminine urban bruja delivering confident rap lyrics and will make this a can't miss performance to see live.

9. Tank and the Bangas

This New Orleans jazz band will be bringing big band funk to the desert that will transport Coachella fans to high energy Borbon Street style second line full of blasting brass instruments and nonstop dance. 

10. Ekali

This latest OWSLA signee brings atmospheric melodies with mesmerizing future bass production. Expect Ekali to drop some hard-hitting trap bangers and smooth electronic cuts during his set for any fans looking to drop something hard on the dance floor this weekend. 

Here's a full playlist of our can't miss acts to catch at this year's Coachella: 

 

 

 

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