Watch the majority of Broccoli City Fest in under one minute. Broccoli City is becoming a staple musical experience in D.C., and this year’s lineup of BJ The Chicago Kid, Anderson .Paak, Jhene Aiko, and Future, (two of whom aren’t shown because of the untimely removal of all press from the photo pit, sorry, I digress) the organically-friendly, cleaner lifestyle-centric celebration of music, brands, food, and ultimately people, grows exponentially year to year. Two stages, food trucks, pop-up thrift shops, live art, (one of which was a tribute mural of Prince that was beautifully done on location) and seemingly an amalgam of activities are all elements of what make BC great. Broccoli City is a much an eye-opening social gathering of like minded, individually passionate people as it is a music fest. An exciting landscape that affords people the outlet to let loose, all while bringing attention to small business, up and coming creatives, and the promotion of a more pure lifestyle. All while bringing awareness to food insecurity across the country. While the video only captures performances from BJ The Chicago Kid and Anderson .Paak, (two of the more talented crooners and entertainers alike, and like I previously mentioned, we were moved from the photo pit) the true experience seemed to be in the collective group and tangible surroundings; a vast market of innovation, creativity, and positivity rolled into one. Guests like Sway Calloway, Elliot Wilson, and others brought fan fare to the event, demonstrating it’s ever-evolving presence as a major production year after year. Each time around the festival seems to eclipse it’s numbers from the previous times. As the lineup’s get stronger and stronger, Broccoli City Fest is a solace for personal interaction, a warming vibe, and some of the best music in existence. Watch above as we take you through some of the higher points of BC in just under a minute. That’s right, one minute.

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It’s also worth it to note T-Pain‘s comments on publishing. The behind-the-scenes labor of songwriting can be pretty lucrative. Ask Ester Dean.

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Impersonations are hard. But for those who can pull them off, success is certain. SNL comedian Jay Pharoah, known for his Obama impersonation, recently stopped by Sway in the Morning to do a quick run through his impersonation oeuvre. His Wayne impression is a bit of a caricature, but it still hits. His Chris Rock, Denzel Washington and Jay-Z impersonations are just as spot on. Watch/laugh below.

The comedian also did a freestyle of Wayne. It could use more nuance – Wayne isn’t that one dimensional, but it’s funny nonetheless.

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As always, Talib Kweli has a way with words. While sitting down with Sway and Heather B on Sway in the Morning, the Brooklyn emcee gave his thoughts on Rick Ross and Lil’ Wayne recently losing their corporate sponsors. Though he was critical of both artists, he says that his criticism was the product of being a participant in the community of hip-hop and that it’s something we should all be doing. It was never about taking the moral high ground or making them lose money. He particularly emphasizes that he enjoys both artists’ music, a good thing to remember when taking sides in these debates, which don’t actually have discernible sides.

Peep the rest of the interview for his complete thoughts. And check out his album P.O.C.

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Tyler officially scared the life out of Sway on his morning radio show with the hardest acapella freestyle the Odd Future leader has ever spit. Have you ever had a hot dog with mayonnaise?

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