Something in the Water

Something in the Water (SITW) is an annual arts and music festival founded by American record producer and rapper Pharrell in 2009. In 2023, it was held from April 28-30 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, sponsored by AirBnB and Walmart and produced by IMGoing and Live Nation. American rapper Doechii was part of the lineup, performing at Solar Stage.Lamarre, Carl (March 15, 2023). "Pharrell Announces 2023 Something in the Water Lineup Featuring Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi & More". Billboard.
Its previous year took place in Washington, D.C., due to William's disapproval of how his hometown handled his cousin's death (Donovon Lynch being fatally shot by a police officer in March 2021) and the "toxic energy." He clarified, "I've always loved the city of Virginia Beach and most importantly our people. It's a part of my beloved 757." He continued, "I wish the same energy I've felt from Virginia Beach leadership upon losing the festival would have been similarly channeled following the loss of my relative's life."Blistein, Jon (October 6, 2021). "Pharrell Slams 'Toxic Energy' of Hometown as Something in the Water's Future Remains Uncertain". Rolling Stone. In a 2023 statement, he said, "College Beach Weekend continues every year, and the city of Virginia Beach leaders have been eager to reconcile and move forward. The environment is finally optimized for return, and the announcement will delight everyone—from HBCU students across the eastern USA to the hundreds of small businesses who will play a role in the festival to the cities within the region and neighborhoods that will serve as hosts. I need to come back home. There is a pervasive feeling by almost everyone that the festival belongs in Virginia Beach, and the time is right to bring it back."Kreps, Daniel (March 15, 2023). "Clipse, Kid Cudi, Grace Jones Lead 2023 Something in the Water Fest". Rolling Stone.
== Biography ==
Doechii hit the ground running this year, and with her EP she / her / black bitch the Tampa native cements herself as a distinct voice whose versatile talents range from quick-fire bars to seductive singing. On the EP Doechii outlines different layers of her life experience: from villainous to confident to soft and sad, and to overall proving that she matters. As NPR stated "Doechii reclaims and spits back at anyone who dares to diminish her power."
== Set list ==
# "Oh the Places You'll Go"
# "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake"
# "What's Your Name?"
# "What It Is"
== Date ==
Date	Date 	Time	City 	Venue
Fri 	April 28, 2023	8:15	Virginia	Virginia Beach
== Gallery ==
File:Something in the Water 2023.jpg
File:Doechii - April 29 2023.jpg|@doechii: "Something’s in the water 🌊"
File:Doechii - April 29 2023 (2).jpg|@doechii: "Something’s in the water 🌊"
File:Doechii - April 29 2023 (3).jpg|@doechii: "Something’s in the water 🌊"
File:Doechii - April 29 2023 (4).jpg|@doechii: "Something’s in the water 🌊"
== References ==
Category:2023 live performances
Category:Festivals