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The bi-coastal, three-date Rock the Bells festival went from reunion vehicle to probably the best hip hop festival in the country with the recent announcement of its full lineup.

Joining the previously announced Wu-Tang Clan and Rage Against the Machine on all dates are Public Enemy, the Roots, Pharoahe Monch, Mos Def, EPMD, Cypress Hill, Sage Francis, Immortal Technique, and Jedi Mind Tricks.

The artists who will perform only on select Rock the Bells dates are Nas, MF Doom, Hieroglyphics, Mr. Lif, Murs (solo), Felt (Murs with Atmosphere's Slug), Blackalicious, the Coup, Cage, Blueprint, Brother Ali, Living Legends, Grouch & Eligh, Hangar 18, and Lucky I Am.

Hi-Tek, Rahzel, and Supernatural will host the festival, which also features DJs Icy Ice, Rocky Rock, Mike Relm, Mark Luv, and C-Minus.

Currently, your only other chance to see Rage Against the Machine is at Coachella. Nas, however, kicks off a full North American tour in Cleveland on April 2.