MIKE's Young World Festival Returns to Brooklyn

0:00It's April 29th. You're listening to music news today, AI-powered music coverage. I'm Cory with the story. M.I.K.'s Young World Festival is making its comeback this summer at Brooklyn's Herbert Von King Park. It's a free all-ages event on July 11th from 4.30 to 9 p.m. I.E. Stern, part of New York Summer Stage Series. Headliners include Max B. and Mike himself with more artists dropping soon. The fest kicked off back in 2019, but hit pause during the pandemic. Last year's edition, Young World 5, got canceled out of nowhere with no explanation given. Fans are buzzing because this lineup puts real hip-hop lovers front and center-free entry means no barriers, just pure vibes in the park. It's a nod to community roots and a scene that often charges premium prices. M.I.K.'s bringing his new live band, The Band of the Century, for its stage debut, straight from his tiny desk session last year. Max B's been on a roll too, hitting stages non-stop

1:00since getting out of prison last November after 16 years inside. Expect announcements on extra acts in the weeks ahead, so keep eyes peeled. This could be the revival Young World fans been waiting for.