20 Songs We Want to Hear at Cincinnati Music Festival

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When it comes to the Cincinnati Music Festival (known to the real as “Jazz Fest”), the lineup is always top notch. But what really gets a crowd going are those one songs. The ones that make people stop mid-conversation and yell “OHHH this my ****!” before two-stepping in Paycor Stadium with a drink in tow.

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With this year’s artists spanning eras of soul, R&B, and hip-hop, and a Frankie Beverly tribute: the potential for unforgettable live moments is super high. So, we put together a list of 20 songs we really hope to hear over the weekend. Some are certified classics, others are underrated gems, but all of them would hit just right at Cincinnati’s ultimate music fest.

Here’s what we want to hear. And loud.

1. Cool – Anthony Hamilton

2. Be Ever Wonderful – Earth, Wind, and Fire

3. Headsprung – LL Cool J

4. Come See Me – 112

5. Customer – Raheem DeVaughn

6. Roll Some Mo – Lucky Daye

7. Please – Toni Braxton

8. Voyage to Atlantis – The Isley Brothers

9. Joy & Pain – Frankie Beverly and Maze

10. I Wanna Know – Joe

11. Let it Burn – Jazmine Sullivan

12. Ready or Not – After 7

13. One Woman Man – Dave Hollister

14. He Wasn't Man Enough – Toni Braxton

15. Luv U Better – LL Cool J

16. Let's Groove – Earth, Wind, and Fire

17. Pick Up Your Feelings – Jazmine Sullivan

18. The Better Benediction – PJ Morton

19. Freakshow On The Dance Floor – The Bar-Kays

20. Dance With Me – 112