With over 200 artists on — plus Heineken House and Do Lab lineups nonetheless to come back — there’s lots info to comb by way of. However, two the names which have folks speaking essentially the most just lately are Idris Elba and Virgil Abloh, each making their Coachella debuts this 12 months.
Both Elba and Abloh will play on Saturday; Elba may doubtlessly play Yuma or Mojave, whereas Abloh is extra probably destined for Gobi or Mojave, probably even Sahara because it’s been pushing extra hip hop lately.
Though Virgil is getting extra recognition just lately for his style, his historical past in music is effectively documented. Elba, however, appears to be getting the brunt the “Why is he on the lineup?” brigade.
Billboard shared Elba’s historical past in music, however all it's worthwhile to know is he’s been DJing for longer than he’s been performing. He his personal document label in 2018, he Tomorrowland in 2018.
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