We've been breaking artists since '05, and are always looking for the best up-and-coming MCs to showcase at A3C Festival & Conference. We listen to hundreds of hip-hop artists each week looking for talented indie artists from around the world.
Every Monday we select 6 of our favorite MCs and ask the hip-hop community to vote for their favorite. The top 2 vote-getting artists are invited to perform at 2018 A3C Festival & Conference.
Voting starts today and ends on Friday at 11pm EST. You can vote once a day.
If you are an artist and would like an opportunity to perform at the 2019 A3C Festival & Conference, you can submit today. Over 5,000 artists have performed on our stages including: A$AP Rocky, Action Bronson, J.I.D, Lil Pump, Danny Brown, G-Eazy, J.Cole, Lil Uzi Vert, Schoolboy Q, Ty Dolla $ign, Dave East, Vince Staples, 21 Savage, Rich The Kid, Wiz Khalifa, Rapsody, Young Thug and thousands more.
We review hundreds of artists each week (submission info) and pick 6 of our favorite artists... but we want the final decision to up to the fans. Come back each Monday and discover 6 dope underground hip-hop artists from across the world.
You can vote for your favorite artist every day. The two artists with the most votes will be invited to perform at #A3C19 in Atlanta! Voting ends on Friday at 11pm EST.
Get to know this week’s 6 New artists and vote for your favorite:
- AarnxBrwn - Richmond,VA
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Docman - Houston, TX
- FRVRKIKO - Maryland City, MD
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Nesha Nycee - Atlanta, GA
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The Seige - Los Angeles, CA
- Venture Klan - New York City, NY
AarnxBrwn - (@aarnxbrwn)
As Richmond, VA makes its way into the fight for Hip-Hop relevancy, AarnxBrwn is determined to be at the forefront of the fight and drive the culture of the city to its pinacle. A rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Aarn has the ability to create unique canvas's for himself to work on, forever testing his diversity as an artist, but never straying from what defines his art as his own. No two tracks sound the same, but every work is undeniably Aarn.
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Docman - (@Docman)
On, November 5, 1993, Maurice “Docman” Robinson was born in Yuma, AZ. Docman didn’t start rapping in 2007. His journey started back in 2004 when his cousin was killed. Before his cousin’s demise, LG would freestyle on the corners of New York while he sold drugs. Docman, being around him all the time, was amazed by the love he was getting off of making words rhyme. While his cousin was on his death bed, he told Docman to “never let anyone get in between him and success.” Docman says, “I rap because it helps me connect with him.”
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FRVRKIKO - (@frvrkiko)
FRVRKIKO is versatile rapper/ song writer that stands out in this day and age. Bringing thought provoking lyrics with a hook to keep you glued and wanting more. Born in Jacksonville, Florida he got his start by studying the game and approaching it with a DIY mentality. From booking his own showsand selling tickets to establishing a loyal fan base, the odds are in his favor.
In 2016, His Hunger and drive caught the attention of an up and coming Music Executive, Noel Rivera. After 2 years of staying in contact with each other, FRVRKIKO inks a Deal with Mr. Rivera’s Newly formed Independent Label “One Up Records”. His first single under this Indie Imprint titled “Lonely” is generating a lot of Positive Feedback from Tastemakers and DJ’s. His memorable performances at SXSW 2019, is just a taste of what’s to come.
The bar is set high but FRVRKIKO doesn’t have a problem setting it higher. We don’t see this rare act slowing down anytime soon.
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Nesha Nycee - (@neshanycee)
Her music is raw, honest, positive, and inspirational as she credits GOD for all of her talents. Just as straight ahead is her attitude to that music. A lyrical poetess of the first order and the new leader in the female hip hop movement, Dawnesha Williams aka Nesha Nycee ‘Da Nicest’ lays it on the line, no-holds-barred: “I don’t go for the trendy commercial approach. ‘’What I do cant me Duplicated, Replicated, or Imitated.’’
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The Seige - (@theseige)
Hip hop artist James “Taz” Conley and producer Riley “Goon” Taylor are the electric new hip hop duo The Seige. After following different paths to the City of Angels, Taz and Goon found each other and started their initial collaboration. Their first 3-song project was released independently in 2015, ACT I: WasteLAnd. It’s success proved the strength of their partnership, and they’ve gone on to release three additional EPs: ACT II: Sinister, ACT III: Atomic, and most recently ACT IV: Awake.
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Venture Klan- (@ventureklan)
Venture Klan is a Harlem based rap duo who has found a way to fuse elements found predominantly within New York City hip-hop with their own anime influenced sound to create a style that is original but leaves listeners with a sense of familiarity.
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A3C is a music, tech & culture festival and conference with over 30,000 attendees. Founded in 2005, A3C has grown from a local hip-hop showcase to become one of the most important events of the year. We connect, educate and inspire the artists, entrepreneurs and creatives that shape culture.
The A3C Festival (Oct 8-13) is a series of unforgettable concerts and experiences celebrating hip-hop's past, present and future at premier venues across Atlanta. The events highlight different elements of hip-hop culture and feature hundreds of artists, producers, DJs and creatives from around the world. Venues and schedule of events to be announced.
The A3C Conference (Oct 10-12) includes keynotes, panels, workshops, mixers and sessions featuring hundreds of innovators and thought-leaders.
Conference Tracks: Music, Tech, Social Justice, Film/TV, Marketing, Branding, Podcast, Content Creators, Style, Gaming and more.
