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Ranging from rap to indie, a variety of performances are set to take place this Sunday at Juice Jam. These highly anticipated artists include Denzel Curry, Rachel Grae, Ryan Beatty and headliner Flo Rida.

“Low (feat. T-Pain)” by Flo Rida
When “Low” was released in late 2007, it became an instant classic. The recognizable chorus, sung by the Juice Jam 2022 headliner, forces everyone to sing along when it starts playing. In 2008, the music video accompanying the song was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards. The song was also nominated for a Grammy that year and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Club Can’t Handle Me (feat. David Guetta)” by Flo Rida
Whether you’re in an actual club or singing in the shower, the hit “Club Can’t Handle Me” is the perfect anthem. The 2010 release was extremely popular internationally, becoming the No. 1 single in both the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2010. Somehow, this absolute banger isn’t as popular as some of the musician’s other songs.

“Wild Ones (feat. Sia)” by Flo Rida
Flo Rida is well known for his features with some of the most popular artists of different genres, and his collaboration with Sia is no different. “Wild Ones” was released in 2011 on the album of the same title, including other hits from the Florida rapper, including “Whistle” and “Good Feeling.” The title track received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance in 2012.

“Walkin” by Denzel Curry
Although Denzel Curry was introduced to fame through his viral punk rap song “Ultimate” in 2015, it’s just one of many impressive feats from the rapper. The Florida native is also well known for his cloud rap songs, a dreamier softer form of hip-hop, like “Walkin” which is from his 2022 album “Melt My Eyez See your Future.” The song offers a softer style of hip-hop for the artist, tearing away from what he’s known for.

“DIET_” by Denzel Curry
“DIET_” is an example of Curry’s more hardcore rap and punk influences, similar to his most popular track, “Ultimate.” The song was released on the EP “UNLOCKED” in 2020 that he released alongside producer Kenny Beats. Curry was on the XXL Freshmen Class in 2016 and is the youngest artist from the list to have his own solo album at the age of 19.

“Ribbons” by Ryan Beatty
“Ribbons” is a soft melodic song, flexing the vocal muscles of Ryan Beatty. His lyrical voice echoes through the song’s verses, as if he was singing in the same room. Beatty began his music career on YouTube with a cover of “Marry You” by Bruno Mars. Since then, he’s worked closely with now-disbanded Brockhampton and released three albums of his own, the most recent being “Calico” earlier this year.

“Outsider” by Rachel Grae
California native Rachel Grae is known for her artistic mix of soul and pop genres. Her most popular tune, “Outsider,” is a commentary on how she can feel out of place and need someone to depend on, not someone that will use her. The song is a must-listen in preparation for her performance this Sunday.

Published on September 20, 2023 at 10:51 pm