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 $ign, Dave East, Vince Staples, 21 Savage, Rich The Kid, Wiz Khalifa, Rapsody, Young Thug and thousands more.
We review hundreds of artists each week (submission info) and pick 6 of our favorite artists... but we want the final decision to up to the fans. Come back each Monday and discover 6 dope underground hip-hop artists from across the world.
You can vote for your favorite artist every day. The two artists with the most votes will be invited to perform at #A3C19 in Atlanta! Voting ends on Friday at 11pm EST.
Get to know this week’s 6 New artists and vote for your favorite:
- Demiah- Durham, NC
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Destinee Lynn - Milwaukee, WI
- Izzar Thomas - Atlanta, GA
- Izzy Jone$ - Atlanta, GA
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JKxngz - Orlando, FL
- S.a.m The Original- Richmond, VA
Demiah- (@demiah)
Hailing from the Bull City known as Durham, North Carolina, Hip Hop Artist and Producer, DEMIAH, began hitting the ground running with the music industry in 2007 by making use of his early childhood influences and performances that honed his craft and artistic merit.In the words of DEMIAH, “I’m pursuing music not only to fulfill my own dreams, but to also use it as a way to provoke change in urban communities”In the manifestation and artist development of DEMIAH’s career, he decided to first learn the technical aspects of music production by going to school and volunteering as an audio engineer for non-profit organizations and events.
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Destinee Lynn- (@destineelynn)
Destinee Lynn Mchenry is her government name; however, this beautiful songstress performs under the banner of "Destinee Lynn".
Destinee began grasping the euphoria of her listeners, early as 9 years of age. Destinee is most known for her uncanning ability to formulate words and slay instrumentals with her lyrical assault.
Destinee began the early stages of her career as a r&b songtress. In the begining Destinee was like every artist in search of her true identity and untapped potential, just looking to find her voice and continue her growth and development of her craft. Destinee is on record stating " I am blessed for all the accolades I've accomplished in a diverse male dominate industry and I thank God everyday for blessing me with the assistance and support of close relatives & friends".
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Izzar Thomas- (@izzarthomas)
Izzar Thomas is a force to be reckoned with. He's a rapper, singer, producer, & engineers his own music. His music will have you bobbing your head no matter who you are, from the party anthems, summer anthems and also gospel based "You Got It" track, There is all kind of feels he can give to you.
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Izzy Jone$- (@izzyjone$)
Isaiah T. Anderson, musically known by his stage name Izzy Jone$, is an afro-wearing, bare-foot performing recording artist, record producer, singer/song writer, multi-instrumentalist, and graphic designer hailing from Clayton County, Georgia. In the midst of creating music from his bedroom, he found a way to create an “escape world” within his art and purely expresses himself. He grew up learning the foundation of music while practicing and studying 16 different instruments. He simultaneously released a multitude of musical projects (mix-tapes, instrumental tapes, remixes, etc.) over the last 10 years.
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JKxingz- (@jkxngz)
My name is Jkxngz. I am born and raised in Brooklyn ,Ny. I moved out to Orlando around 10 and lived between both states throughout mylife.Been doing music since the age of 13 but started the seriousness around 16. My style of music generated from my experiences in life as well as various artist who showed me ways of using my voice like Chris brown - fabolous - future - the weeknd. I’m a graphicdesigner as well. Had a hard life with my family and only am focused ongrowth and building stability for my family and future generation.
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S.a.m. The Original (@samtheorginal)
FROM THE PLACE CALLED RVA RICHMOND, VA, VIRGINIAS NATIVE “SAM THE ORIGINAL” BRINGS YOU A MONUMENTAL SERIES OF HIP-HOP AND R&B. HIS STYLE IS SMOOTH AND ELEGANT WITH A COMBINATION OF UPBEAT MELODIES. REASSURING THE FACT THAT HE ISN’T JUST SOME ARTIST, HE ALSO SPENDS TIME ON THE PRODUCING END AS WELL. HIS LOVE AND RESPECT FOR MUSIC HAS PUSHED HIM TO FOREGO THE TRADITIONAL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE IN PURSUIT OF CHANGING THE WORLD WITH HIS LYRICS. THIS DECISION HAS NOT CREATED HINDRANCES BUT RATHER CREATED A STRENGTH, WHICH HAS LED HIM TO TAKE ON TWO JOBS AND BUILD AN IN-HOUSE STUDIO TO PURSUE WHAT HE LOVES. THIS PASSION BECOMES EVIDENT AS HIS ALL OUT DRIVE LEAVES YOU WITH A SHOW YOU WILL NOT FORGET.
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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.
