Jay-Z’s Made in America fest to feature EDM artists

It’s impossible to ignore the skyrocketing rise of electronic dance music today, and even hip-hop icon/ Empire State of music, Jay-Z knows it. Although Pearl Jam and Jay-Z himself will headline the “Made in America” festival in Philadelphia on September 1st and 2nd, he made sure to bring a good dose of EDM, as well.

The musically diverse weekend will feature DJs such as Skrillex, Afrojack, and Calvin Harris, along with a set by Savoy and performance by electro-indie band Passion Pit. Another notable addition to the lineup is Miike Snow, whose songs you’ll recognize due to their popular remixes.

“Made In America” two-day passes are available now through a Facebook presale, with general public going on sale Wednesday at 10 am through Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

elektro will take you behind the turntables into the lives of the DJ, sharing their passion for the music, giving fans an all access backstage pass.

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