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Essence Music Festival returns this summer and boasts yet another impressive lineup catered towards R&B, soul and hip-hop fans.

Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey and Ciara lead the New Orleans fest's lineup that includes classic veteran acts (New Edition, Babyface, Faith Evans, Kelly Price) alongside up-and-comers (Leon Bridges, DeJ Loaf, BJ the Chicago Kid, Eric Bellinger, and Lion Babe). 

Festivalgoers will also get some unique music experiences with NOLA's own Preservation Jazz Hall Band, and even some international musicians like Zakes Bantwini and Skye Wanda, both hailing from South Africa.

"The Essence Festival is back in New Orleans with an extraordinary roster of the biggest names and best performers in entertainment—from global music icons to the industry's rising stars," Essence president Michelle Ebanks said in a statement.

Essence Festival will hit New Orleans' Superdome from June 30 til July 2. Get more info including tickets here.

On The Scene: Fuse's 40 Best Festival Shots of 2015

From Drake's incredible Landmark set to Halsey's mesmerizing performance at Lollapalooza, relive festival season all over again, and check out the best shows we caught in 2015 via our exclusive photos

December 15, 2015

Jane's Addiction

Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction performs during the 2015 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience on October 31, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. more »

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Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Morello & Slash

Tom Morello and Slash join Ozzy Osbourne onstage at the 2015 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience on October 31, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. more »

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Peaches

Peaches perform during the 2015 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience on October 31, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. more »

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Gerard Way performs during the 2015 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience on October 30, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Gerard Way

Gerard Way performs during the 2015 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience on October 30, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. more »

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The Strokes

The Strokes perform during the 2015 Landmark Music Festival at West Potomac Park on September 27, 2015 in Washington, DC. more »

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Miguel

Miguel performs during the 2015 Landmark Music Festival at West Potomac Park on September 26, 2015 in Washington, DC. more »

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CHVRCHES

CHVRCHES performs at the 2015 Landmark Music Festival at West Potomac Park on September 27, 2015 in Washington, DC. more »

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Chromeo

Chromeo performs at the 2015 Landmark Music Festival at West Potomac Park on September 27, 2015 in Washington, DC. more »

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Drake

Drake performs during the 2015 Landmark Music Festival at West Potomac Park on September 26, 2015 in Washington, DC. more »

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Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots perform live at the Food Truck and Rock Carnival on September 20, 2015 in Clark, NJ. more »

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Godsmack

Godsmack performs live at the Food Truck and Rock Carnival on September 20, 2015 in Clark, NJ. more »

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Black Label Society

Black Label Society performs live at the Food Truck and Rock Carnival on September 19, 2015 in Clark, NJ. more »

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Puddle of Mudd

Puddle of Mudd performs live at the Food Truck and Rock Carnival on September 19, 2015 in Clark, NJ. more »

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Anthrax

Anthrax performs live at the Food Truck and Rock Carnival on September 20, 2015 in Clark, NJ. more »

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Skillet

Skillet performs live at the Food Truck and Rock Carnival on September 20, 2015 in Clark, NJ. more »

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Halsey

Halsey performs on day 3 at Lollapalooza 2015 at Grant Park on August 2, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. more »

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FKA Twigs

FKA Twigs performs during Lollapalooza 2015 at Grant Park on August 2, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. more »

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Marina & the Diamonds

Marina & the Diamonds perform during Lollapalooza 2015 at Grant Park on August 2, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. more »

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Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots performs during Lollapalooza 2015 at Grant Park on August 2, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. more »

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Sam Smith

Sam Smith performs on day 2 of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. more »

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Metallica

Metallica performs on day 2 of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. more »

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Metallica

Metallica performs on day 2 of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. more »

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Alabama Shakes

Alabama Shakes perform during the 2015 Lollapalooza Music Festival at Grant Park on July 31, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. more »

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blessthefall

blessthefall performs at PNC Bank Arts Center on July 19, 2015 in Holmdel, New Jersey. more »

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Asking Alexandria

Asking Alexandria performs at PNC Bank Arts Center on July 19, 2015 in Holmdel, New Jersey. more »

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Black Veil Brides

Black Veil Brides performs at PNC Bank Arts Center on July 19, 2015 in Holmdel, New Jersey. more »

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Black Veil Brides

Black Veil Brides performs at PNC Bank Arts Center on July 19, 2015 in Holmdel, New Jersey. more »

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System of A Down

System of A Down performs live at Amnesia Rockfest 2015 on June 20, 2015 in Montebello, Quebec. more »

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Rancid

Rancid performs live at Amnesia Rockfest 2015 on June 20, 2015 in Montebello, Quebec. more »

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Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg performs live at Amnesia Rockfest 2015 on June 20, 2015 in Montebello, Quebec. more »

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Coheed & Cambria

Coheed & Cambria performs live at Amnesia Rockfest 2015 on June 19, 2015 in Montebello, Quebec. more »

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Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie performs live at Amnesia Rockfest 2015 on June 20, 2015 in Montebello, Quebec. more »

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SZA

SZA performs during the 2015 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 13, 2015 in Manchester, Tennessee. more »

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Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett performs during the 2015 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 11, 2015 in Manchester, Tennessee. more »

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Temples

Temples perform during the 2015 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 11, 2015 in Manchester, Tennessee. more »

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Halsey

Halsey performs onstage at Maggie Mae's during the 2015 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival on March 18, 2015 in Austin, Texas. more »

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Girlpool

Girlpool performs onstage at Cheer Up Charlies during the 2015 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival on March 18, 2015 in Austin, Texas. more »

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Destruction Unit

Destruction Unit performs during SXSW 2015 at Hotel Vegas on March 17, 2015. more »

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Venue: Hotel Vegas

Institute

Institute performs onstage at the Hot Burrito+St. Patty's Day kickoff party during the 2015 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Hotel Vegas on March 17, 2015 in Austin, Texas. more »

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Crayon Pop

Crayon Pop perform at K-Pop Night Out at Elysium during SXSW on March 19, 2015 in Austin, Texas. more »

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