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Lil Jon performs during the roll call on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 20, 2024.
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The Democratic National Convention changed its tune this election year, getting delegates joyfully dancing and singing as they nominated Vice President Kamala Harris to lead their presidential contest ticket.
DNC musical host DJ Cassidy blasted a different song in Chicago’s United Center as each state’s delegation rose to cast their votes for the nomination roll call Tuesday night, boosting an already celebratory mood in the hall.
Some songs featured the state’s name in their title, including Lynyrd Skynyrd’s „Sweet Home Alabama,” Beyoncé’s „TEXAS HOLD 'EM,” and The B-52s’ „Private Idaho.”
Other songs were chosen due to the artist’s home state: Bruce Springsteen’s „Born in the U.S.A” for New Jersey, Prince’s „1999” for Minnesota; Michael Jackson’s „Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough” for Indiana; and Chappell Roan’s „Good Luck, Babe,” for Missouri.
Rhode Island’s delegation cast their ballots to the tune of „Shake It Off,” by Taylor Swift, who owns a home in the state.
And when DNC Secretary Jason Rae asked Georgia’s delegates how they cast their votes, Lil Jon — an Atlanta native — emerged from the stands to the roar of the crowd.
The rapper sang his hit song „Turn Down for What,” changing its lyrics to „Turn out for what,” and led the crowd in chants of Harris’ slogan: „We’re not going back.”
The roughly hour-long roll call, normally one of the dullest segments of a party’s convention, took social media by storm.
Many compared it to the Republican National Convention’s roll call in July, which was markedly quieter.
„I’m sorry but this #DNC2024 roll call with DJ Cassidy, themed state music and party/club atmosphere is blowing the RNC’s roll call out of the water,” Meghan McCain wrote in a post on X.
„It looks like a giant party and celebration and everyone in that room looks like they’re having a blast,” wrote Mccain, whose father, late Republican Sen. John McCain, was the party’s nominee for president in 2008.
The Lincoln Project tweeted: „Tired: RNC roll call.”
„Wired: DNC roll call,” the tweet said.
The Democratic National Convention Committee published the setlist of 62 songs on Spotify, as requested by a number of social media posts.
Unlike past conventions, Tuesday’s delegate roll call was only ceremonial. Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison announced earlier this month that Harris had secured the party’s nomination after an online vote.
DJ Cassidy speaks during Roll Call during the 2024 Democratic National Convention at United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Chicago, IL.
Myung J. Chun | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images
Here is the full DNC roll call playlist:
Alabama: „Sweet Home Alabama,” Lynyrd SkynyrdAlaska: „Feel It Still,” Portugal. The ManArizona: „Edge of Seventeen,” Stevie NicksArkansas: „Don’t Stop,” Fleetwood MacCalifornia: „The Next Episode,” Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg; „California Love,” Tupac and Dr. Dre; and „Alright,” and „Not Like Us,” Kendrick LamarColorado: „September,” Earth, Wind & FireConnecticut: „Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours),” Stevie WonderDemocrats Abroad: „Love Train,” The O’JaysWashington, D.C.: „Let Me Clear My Throat,” DJ KoolDelaware: „Higher Love,” Whitney Houston and KygoFlorida: „Won’t Back Down,” Tom PettyGeorgia: „Welcome to Atlanta,” Jermaine Dupri; and „Turn Down for What” and „Get Low,” Lil JonGuam: „Espresso,” Sabrina CarpenterHawaii: „24k Magic,” Bruno MarsIdaho: „Private Idaho,” The B-52sIllinois: „Sirius,” Alan Parsons ProjectIndiana: „Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough,” Michael JacksonIowa: „Celebration,” Kool & the GangKansas: „Carry on Wayward Son,” KansasKentucky: „First Class,” Jack HarlowLouisiana: „All I Do Is Win,” DJ KhaledMaine: „Shut Up and Dance,” Walk the MoonMaryland: „Respect,” Aretha FranklinMassachusetts, „I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” Dropkick MurphysMichigan, „Lose Yourself,” EminemMinnesota: „1999,” PrinceMississippi: „Twistin’ the Night Away,” Sam CookeMissouri: „Good Luck, Babe,” Chappell RoanMontana: „American Woman,” Lenny KravitzNebraska: „Firework,” Katy PerryNevada: „Mr. Brightside,” The KillersNew Hampshire: „Don’t Stop Believin’,'” JourneyNew Jersey: „Born in the U.S.A,” Bruce SpringsteenNew Mexico: „Confident,” Demi LovatoNew York: „Empire State of Mind,” Jay-Z and Alicia KeysNorth Carolina: „Raise Up,” Petey PabloNorth Dakota: „Girl on Fire,” Alicia KeysNorthern Mariana Islands: „Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” Marvin Gaye and Tammi TerrellOhio: „Green Light,” John LegendOklahoma: „Ain’t Goin’ Down (’til the Sun Comes Up),” Garth BrooksOregon: „Float On,” Modest MousePennsylvania – „Motownphilly,” Boyz II Men and „Black & Yellow,” Wiz KhalifaPuerto Rico: „Despacito,” Luis Fonsi and Daddy YankeeRhode Island: „Shake it Off,” Taylor SwiftSouth Carolina: „Get On Up,” James BrownSouth Dakota: „What I Like About You,” The RomanticsTennessee: „9 to 5,” Dolly PartonTexas: „TEXAS HOLD 'EM,” BeyoncéUtah: „Animal,” Neon TreesVermont: „Stick Season,” Noah KahanU.S. Virgin Islands: „VI to the Bone,” Mic LoveVirginia: „The Way I Are,” TimbalandWashington: „Can’t Hold Us,” MacklemoreWest Virginia: „Take Me Home, Country Roads,” John DenverWisconsin: „Jump Around,” House of PainWyoming: „I Gotta Feeling,” Black Eyed Peas
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