--- title: A3C Hip Hop Festival Blog | Johnell Gipson description: The official blog of the A3C Hip Hop Festival. --- - Oct 8-13, 2019 - [Home](https://www.a3cfestival.com) - [Schedule](https://a3cconference.com/shows/index.html) - [Lineup](https://a3cconference.com/lineup/index.html) - [Oct 8-13, 2019](https://www.a3cfestival.com) - [Blog](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - [Buy Tickets](https://www.a3cfestival.com/tickets) ![](https://udxsva.com/tag?id=11009) - [Home](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) - [Music Industry](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/music-industry) - [A3C Updates](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c) - [Events](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/events) - [Atlanta](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/atlanta) - [Opportunities](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/opportunities) ## Johnell Gipson ![Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/IMG_1147.jpg) ### Recent Posts [![Elias Zamudio for A3C Media Services](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/itslit2.jpeg)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/masego-steals-the-show-at-the-its-lit-showcase) ## [Masego Steals the Show at the "It's Lit" Showcase](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/masego-steals-the-show-at-the-its-lit-showcase) Posted by [Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson) on Oct 11 Topics: [a3c showcase](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c-showcase), [artists](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artists) [![bba1.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/bba1.jpg)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/brand-executives-drop-marketing-gems-at-brands-break-artists-panel) ## [Brand Executives Drop Marketing Gems at "Brands Break Artists" Panel](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/brand-executives-drop-marketing-gems-at-brands-break-artists-panel) Posted by [Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson) on Oct 11 Topics: [a3c speakers](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c-speakers) [![sfc1.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/sfc1.jpg)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/soul-food-cypher-breaks-world-record-for-longest-cypher-in-history) ## [Soul Food Cypher Breaks World Record for Longest Cypher In History](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/soul-food-cypher-breaks-world-record-for-longest-cypher-in-history) Posted by [Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson) on Oct 10 Topics: [Events](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/events), [soul food cypher](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/soul-food-cypher), [cypher](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/cypher) [![](https://photos-4.dropbox.com/t/2/AAD7KdxKt0il5OPma6VBrlvSOmHrxsU2XGEzQuPNMievPg/12/292946250/jpeg/32x32/3/1475751600/0/2/DSC_0680.JPG/EOSfipwCGLeFBCACKAI/hJl-ibwd1j7HBk72nyvw_TcHHGZXkUFTR5pvo6zSByA%2C9zreOWpON3mmJQkR_VdAuLV2HU3LPL1kcM3nuorjOPM%2CZhS9_ee3BMORVBowZPVFw85UodXXAgfthJQc_t6xUk8%2C1k-2uycE1MJGrXTubSwMHB2_lXU0wimc_0MMtAZuyAU?size_mode=3&dl=0&size=1600x1200)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/hip-hop-education-panel-unveils-hope-for-rap-music-as-classroom-tool) ## [Hip-Hop Education Panel Unveils Hope for Rap Music as Classroom Tool](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/hip-hop-education-panel-unveils-hope-for-rap-music-as-classroom-tool) Posted by [Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson) on Oct 9 Topics: [a3c speakers](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c-speakers) [![Chris Clayborne for A3C Media Services](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/IMG_6705.jpg)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/silent-party-a3c-brings-the-noise-to-the-basement) ## [Silent Party A3C Brings the Noise To the Basement](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/silent-party-a3c-brings-the-noise-to-the-basement) Posted by [Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson) on Oct 7 Topics: [Events](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/events), [party](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/party) [![Jeff-Carvalho1.jpg](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Jeff-Carvalho1.jpg)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/jeff-carvalho-blends-tech-music-and-fashion-effortlessly-for-a3c) ## [Jeff Carvalho Blends Tech, Music and Fashion Effortlessly for A3C](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/jeff-carvalho-blends-tech-music-and-fashion-effortlessly-for-a3c) Posted by [Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson) on Oct 4 Topics: [Keynote Speaker](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/keynote-speaker) [![](http://www.preciseearz.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/767i7i2.jpg)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/maui-max-has-the-chill-vibes-you-seek-at-a3c) ## [Maui Max Has the Chill Vibes You Seek at A3C](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/maui-max-has-the-chill-vibes-you-seek-at-a3c) Posted by [Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson) on Oct 3 Topics: [Artist](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist) [![](https://assets3.thrillist.com/v1/image/1789912/size/tmg-article_default_mobile.jpg)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/atlanta-episode-5-is-full-of-finesse) ## ["Atlanta" Episode 5 Is Full of Finesse](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/atlanta-episode-5-is-full-of-finesse) Posted by [Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson) on Sep 29 Topics: [television](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/television) [![](http://kenstonlocal.org/kenston/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/technology1.jpg)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/a3c-navigation-tech-junkies-unite) ## [A3C Navigation: Tech Junkies Unite!](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/a3c-navigation-tech-junkies-unite) Posted by [Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson) on Sep 26 Topics: [Technology](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/technology) [![Image courtesy of Hitfix.com](http://cdn.hitfix.com/photos/6297636/atlanta-the-streisand-effect_article_story_large.JPG)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/atlanta-episode-4-lacks-excitement-but-retains-relevance) ## ['Atlanta' Episode 4 Lacks Excitement, But Retains Relevance](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/atlanta-episode-4-lacks-excitement-but-retains-relevance) Posted by [Johnell Gipson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson) on Sep 23 Topics: [television](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/television) [All posts](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/all) [Next](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/johnell-gipson/page/2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![A3C\_15\_BADGE\_STROKE\_BLK@3x](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%202019/A3C_15_BADGE_STROKE_BLK@3x.png?width=350&name=A3C_15_BADGE_STROKE_BLK@3x.png)   ![banner-acid-pro-next-300x300](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flyers%20-%20Posters/banner-acid-pro-next-300x300.png?width=300&name=banner-acid-pro-next-300x300.png)     ### Featured Posts - A3C - [The Artist Center](https://www.a3cfestival.com/artistcenter) - [The Studio](https://www.a3cfestival.com/studio) - [Creator Complex](https://www.a3cfestival.com/creator-complex) - [Artist Guide](https://www.a3cfestival.com/artist-guide) - [Host Hotel](https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/hotel/rooms?qDest=230+Peachtree+Street+NE%2C+Atlanta%2C+GA%2C+US&qCiMy=92019&qCiD=8&qCoMy=92019&qCoD=14&qAdlt=1&qChld=0&qRms=1&qRtP=6CBARC&qIta=99801505&qGrpCd=ATC&qSlH=ATLID&qAkamaiCC=US&qSrt=sBR&qBrs=re.ic.in.vn.cp.vx.hi.ex.rs.cv.sb.cw.ma.ul.ki.va&qAAR=6CBARC&qWch=0&qSmP=1&setPMCookies=true&qRad=30&qRdU=mi&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505&__hstc=97734592.ac5da2eda2592925768ef94273ff3219.1498146208812.1561469063428.1561562833685.1852&__hssc=97734592.1.1561575968691&__hsfp=2707452779&hsCtaTracking=2b1f9477-bed8-49ed-9119-47e0922bdf8a%7Cd96ac07d-43a7-4442-9040-c64f5b89250a) - [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - Connect - [App](https://www.a3cfestival.com/app) - [Twitter](http://twitter.com/a3c) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/a3cfestival) - [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/A3CFest) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/a3cfestival/) - INDEX - [Partnership Opportunities](https://www.a3cfestival.com/partner) - [Submit to Perform](https://www.a3cfestival.com/perform) - [Speaker & Mentor Applications](https://www.a3cfestival.com/speaker-mentor-applications) - [Submit an Event or Show](https://www.a3cfestival.com/showcase-submission) - [Submit a Panel or Session](https://www.a3cfestival.com/conference-submissions) - [Intern/Volunteer](https://www.a3cfestival.com/volunteer) - [Media Request](https://www.a3cfestival.com/media-passes) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.a3cfestival.com/privacy-policy) [Download the A3C Mobile App for and](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/app) ## 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