Summer Spirit Festival with Erykah Badu, Backyard Band, and more

Erykah Badu, born Erica Wright in Dallas, is renowned for her soulful neo-soul style and unique vocals reminiscent of Billie Holiday. Her debut album, *Baduizm*, featuring the hit "On & On," catapulted her to fame in 1997. Badu opened for D'Angelo, leading to a collaboration and a contract with Kedar Massenburg. She co-produced her albums including *Mama's Gun* and *New Amerykah*. Badu has collaborated with The Roots, Flying Lotus, and Tyler, The Creator, earning critical acclaim and chart success.

The Chuck Brown Band, born out of DC's best musicians, honors Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, with Grammy-nominated hits, collaborations with his talented children, and electrifying performances blending jazz, funk, and soul.

DMV rapper Noochie, born in Washington D.C., gained fame with his 2016 mixtape "Product of the DMV" and the viral single "Gutta." Signed to Atlantic Records in 2017, he later partnered with Scream Entertainment. Known for raw, street-level storytelling, Noochie has worked with Rich Homie Quan, Om’mas Keith, and toured with Lil Uzi Vert.