Stefflon Don, Ayra Starr And Ivorian Doll Lead Artist Lineup For 2022 Ladieslovehiphop Festival

Swedish collective and creative movement 'Ladieslovehiphop' in partnership with Live Nation Sweden and Luger have come together to put on The 2022 Ladieslovehiphop Festival which is taking place at Fållan & Slakthusområdet on August 19th-20th.

The festival is a one-of-a-kind itinerant festival, with the strong purpose and ambition of contributing to a more diversified and equal live music scene across the world, as it has demonstrated by its women-led artist line-up across the two-day festival.

Led by UK rap icon Stefflon Don and Nigerian Afro-Pop princess Ayra Starr, and some of the world’s best artists and DJs, across hip-hop, R&B, soul, and Pan-American music, are set to descend on Stockholm in Sweden. Stefflon Don will be the first headliner in a rare apparence for the platinum-selling rap artist and songwriter who was recently named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 musician. She heads to Stockholm on the back of a stellar 2022 that has seen the British Jamaican native release singles ‘Juice’ and ‘Like That’, collaborate with the likes of Miraa May and Adekunle Gold, and just recently, announce that her long-awaited album will be released this year.

Adding to the excitement around the festival, Live Nation Sweden promoter Karolina Kozlowska, says:“Ladieslovehiphop, along with the booking agencies Luger and Live Nation Sweden have curated a line-up with the most interesting names in popular culture today. The festival presents both up and coming and internationally claimed headliners in hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, and their sub genres. Together, we offer a great mix of everything in pop music right now for all the music lovers out there!”

Nigerian pop sensation Ayra Starr will be performing music from her critically acclaimed ’19 & Dangerous’ debut album and breakthrough self-titled debut EP. Released only last year, both projects have led Ayra Starr to become one of Africa’s fastest-rising new music star, while also being championed by the likes of Pitchfork, Rolling Stone and British Vogue, among others.

Joining them from Atlanta is multifaceted rising star BABY TATE with her exquisite sound of summery pop, amorous R&B, and hard-hitting hip-hop music, which has birthed viral hits like ‘I Am’ and ‘Eenie Meenie’. She will be performing alongside UK drill phenomenon Ivorian Doll, known for such hits as ‘Rumours’ and ‘Body Bag’.

The lyrically dexterous ‘Queen of the South’ SHAYBO; and also one of alternative R&B Ojerime rising star who has been co-signed from the likes of Kaytranada and Annie Mac are a part of the exciting line up. Ojerime has recently featured on Rashan Powells ‘Play 2’ a sensuous track.

Tottenham’s very own songbird Miraa May will be serenading us with her sweet vocals and London raised Nigeran born genre blurring Darkoo will also be performing.

Adding to the excitement around the festival, Live Nation Sweden promoter Karolina Kozlowska adds, “Ladieslovehiphop, along with the booking agencies Luger and Live Nation Sweden have curated a line-up with the most interesting names in popular culture today. The festival presents both up and coming and internationally claimed headliners in hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, and their sub genres. Together, we offer a great mix of everything in pop music right now for all the music lovers out there!”

The festival also provides a space for future stars such as UK viral sensation Dreya Mac, Cristale, who is one to watch in the UK rap and drill scene; Swedish Grammy (Grammis) nominated genre-bending artist and DJ NÁPOLES; and British R&B and jazz rising star Jaz Karis, are also among the stellar artists set to perform at the Ladieslovehiphop Festival.

Curated across three different stages, the Ladieslovehiphop Festival will give visitors a rich and expansive experiential weekend, not only courtesy of the amazing line-up of female artists that have been highlighted to perform, but the festival will also offer rich food, exciting art installations and exhibitions, in addition to the much anticipated live performances, with each night culminating in vibrant DJ sets from the likes of South Africa’s amapiano sensation Uncle Waffles and UK ‘Queen of RnB Edits’ Jordss.

LADIESLOVEHIPHOP FESTIVAL 2022 LINEUP (MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED):