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Contrary to previous reports about Lauryn Hill headlining this year's annual Rock the Bells concert, event organizers have quashed fan's hopes of seeing the elusive artist.According to the tour's Web site, the former Fugees songstress was absent from the long list of performers, which includes, Wu-Tang Clan, KRS-One, Rakim, Slick Rick and the Clipse.
Concert-goers will have the chance to witness this year's theme, which revolves around artists performing their albums in their entirety, including the Wu-Tang Clan's timeless classic 'Enter the 36 Chambers' and Rakim's 'Paid In Full.'
"Rock the Bells fans have the craziest expectations, and the days and nights leading up to our initial announcement are surreal," said founder Chang Weisberg. "Ultimately, our goal is to always present something that is historic."
"This year's show is the epitome of that tradition. Some things new and fresh, some things classic and legendary, and something that you've never seen or may never see and hear again. That's the formula. I am excited for this year's festivals and hope everyone is as hyped up as I am." Although Hill may not be involved in the four-city tour as of yet, she is confirmed to headline the Harmony Festival on June 13 in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Rock the Bells 2010 is set to hit four cities this summer, including San Bernardino on Aug. 21, San Francisco on Aug. 22, New York on Aug. 28, and Washington D.C. on Aug. 29.
A portion of the proceeds from this year's tour will go to Haiti relief efforts through the Hip-Hop and Hope for Haiti organization.
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By: Ladybug37 on 5/25/2010 6:29PM
I am so glad that lauren has decided to come out for whatever reason. I would love to see her perform I miss her just like alot of women who she has inspired. I truly miss her music, her message and her style looking forward to seeing her perform or just to hear she shut down like I know she will. Wish she would make another album to get me through my challenges. Mary, Erykah, Jill, Ledisi, Leela, India, Jaquar, Zapp Mama, The Kindred, Floetry are my favorites and Lauren completes the circle. Wish her the best and WE MISS YOU LAUREN.
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By: Harmony Festival Media Team on 5/26/2010 8:08PM
To the many fans of Ms. Lauryn Hill who were hoping to see her perform soon,
Like you, we were really excited to hear that Ms. Hill might be appearing at
the prestigious Rock The Bells 2010 festival. But as quickly as she was
"announced", they retracted her confirmation and now it seems to be just
another internet rumor.
But she WILL be making a special headline appearance at our 32nd Annual
Harmony Festival in Santa Rosa (Sonoma County) CA this June 13 (the 3-day
festival runs June 11, 12, 13 and tickets are available now).
We hope her fans will consider coming to show their support of her and her
music at our festival, which is at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in the San
Francisco North Bay. Other performers include Slightly Stoopid, Steele
Pulse, Galactic, Zappa Plays Zappa, Rebultion, and many more, plus keynote
Speakers, the Eco Rally! Sports Zone, Eco Village, 300+ global marketplace,
camping, and fun for the whole family!
More information can be found here:
http://www.harmonyfestival.com/ms-lauryn-hill.html
In harmony,
The 32nd annual Harmony Festival Family
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By: KARIM74IFY on 6/16/2010 6:16PM
NEW VERSION LIVE EXFACTOR LAURYN HILL AMAZING http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts934W6W1q8
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By: PatriceSHAE on 8/08/2010 7:41PM
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By: kisakisa123 on 5/25/2011 2:37PM
Lauryn is so talented and so beautiful. Wish the Fugees were still together doing their thing.
http://1stamend-kisa-kisa.blogspot.com/2011/05/kisas-video-pick-of-day-fugees-killing.html
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