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D’Angelo is ready for his big U.S. comeback.  After performing overseas earlier this year, the crooner is ready for his American fans as he’s set to open this July’s Essence Music Festival

 D’Angelo has been working on his come back for years.  And it’s finally imminent.  The “How Does It Feel” crooner has just been named as an act on the opening night at Essence Music Festvial in New Orleans.   July 6th, D’Angelo will take the stage in addition to other weekend acts like Trey Songz, Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Fantasia, Keyshia Cole & more.

 Full lineup so far:

Friday, July 6: Charlie Wilson, D’Angelo, Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, The Pointer Sisters, Marsha Ambrosious, Q. Parker & Super Jay, Khris Royal, Kindred The Family Soul, Vivian Green, Stephanie Mills, Gary Clark Jr., Rebirth Brass Band, SWV, Goapele

 Saturday, July 7: Mary J. Blige, Kevin Hart, Ledisi, Tank, Eric Roberson, Teedra Moses, The Stylistics, Robert Glasper, Dru Hill, The Original Pinettes Brass Band, Stephanie Mills, Big Sam’s Funky Nation

 Sunday, July 8: Aretha Franklin, Fantasia, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Melanie Fiona, Carl Thomas, Alex Boyd, Eve, The Stooges Brass Band, Estelle, Luke James, Raheem DeVaughn, Bridget Kelly

Via:TheYBF.com