Now in its 19th year, Essence Festival is still bringing the heat. On July 4–7, New Orleans will once again play host to an all-star lineup headed by Beyoncé, who will headline the main stage alongside LL Cool J, Keyshia Cole, Maxwell and more. Over on the Family Day Sound Stage,  Biz Markie, Tweet and Cupid rock the mic, while Bridget Kelly, Faith Evans and Blackstreet hold it down at the Coca-Cola Superlounge. Can’t make it down to NoLa? Here’s a mix of songs from the artists planning to crank up the South.