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## [A3C ‘Beats & Rhymes’ Presented by TuneCore](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/post/featured/a3c-beats-rhymes-presented-by-tunecore)

 Posted by [Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/mike-walbert) on Nov 11

 Topics: [Music](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/music), [Featured](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/featured), [The Fr3shmen](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/the-fr3shmen), [a3c](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c), [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [fortebowie](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/fortebowie), [Queen of EX](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/queen-of-ex), [Quake Matthews](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/quake-matthews), [WLPWR](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/wlpwr), [Produced by The Fam](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/produced-by-the-fam), [signif](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/signif), [beats & rhymes](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/beats-rhymes), [institue](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/institue), [V12 The Hitman](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/v12-the-hitman), [album](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/album), [supahotbeats](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/supahotbeats), [Myke Stallons](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/myke-stallons), [SAE](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/sae), [Dutch Rebelle](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/dutch-rebelle), [Dyme-A-Duzin](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/dyme-a-duzin), [chellah](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/chellah), [Do It Like](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/do-it-like), [Taste of Life](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/taste-of-life), [tunecore](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/tunecore), [M16](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/m16), [compilation](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/compilation), [chris rivers](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/chris-rivers), [Lying](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/lying), [Black Metaphor](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/black-metaphor), [Major Seven](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/major-seven), [Freestyle](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/freestyle), [kato](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato), [Talk It (I Live It](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/talk-it-i-live-it), [Rebel](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/rebel), [hiphop](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/hiphop), [Atlanta](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/atlanta), [Whatchu Like](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/whatchu-like), [astounding](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/astounding), [Torch](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/torch)

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## [LISTEN: Fortebowie - "Astounding" (Prod. Kato) off A3C 'Beats & Rhymes'](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/post/featured/listen-fortebowie-astounding-prod-kato-off-a3c-beats-rhymes)

 Posted by [Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/mike-walbert) on Nov 7

 Topics: [Music](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/music), [Featured](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/featured), [Free](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/free), [a3c](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c), [listen](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/listen), [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [fortebowie](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/fortebowie), [track](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/track), [beats & rhymes](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/beats-rhymes), [album](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/album), [tunecore](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/tunecore), [mp3](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/mp3), [kato](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato), [Download](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/download), [hiphop](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/hiphop), [astounding](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/astounding)

## [New Video: Sy Ari Da Kid - "Popular" feat. K. Camp](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/news/video-syaridakid-popular)

 Posted by [Tai Saint](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/tai-saint) on Oct 1

 Topics: [Music](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/music), [New Video](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/new-video), [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [A3C News & Updates](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c-news-updates), [Sy Ari Da Kid K Camp](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/sy-ari-da-kid-k-camp), [a3c 2014](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c-2014), [A3C Alum](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c-alum), [k.camp](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kcamp), [Popular](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/popular), [kato](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato), [Sy Ari Da Kid](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/sy-ari-da-kid), [Kato of SMKA](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato-of-smka)

[![](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2492295766-jpg/blog-files/producersofa3c1.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/featured/meet-the-producers-of-2014-a3c-festival)

## [Meet the Producers of 2014 A3C Festival](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/featured/meet-the-producers-of-2014-a3c-festival)

 Posted by [Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/mike-walbert) on Sep 3

 Topics: [Featured](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/featured), [Da Beatminerz](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/da-beatminerz), [The Fr3shmen](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/the-fr3shmen), [a3c](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c), [Metro Boomin](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/metro-boomin), [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [WLPWR](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/wlpwr), [A3C News & Updates](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c-news-updates), [symbolyc one](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/symbolyc-one), [The Olympicks](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/the-olympicks), [mannie fresh](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/mannie-fresh), [V12 The Hitman](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/v12-the-hitman), [Khrysis](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/khrysis), [Sonny Digital](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/sonny-digital), [Cardo](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/cardo), [OG Ron C](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/og-ron-c), [producers](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/producers), [Tha Bizness](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/tha-bizness), [9th wonder](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/9th-wonder), [Organized Noize](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/organized-noize), [childish major](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/childish-major), [M16 Beats](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/m16-beats), [Jermaine Dupri](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/jermaine-dupri), [Needlz](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/needlz), [streetrunner](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/streetrunner), [D Rich](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/d-rich), [Education](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/education), [Nottz](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/nottz), [Black Metaphor](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/black-metaphor), [DJ Burn One](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/dj-burn-one), [pro-audio](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/pro-audio), [kato](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato), [DJ Toomp](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/dj-toomp), [Nard & B](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/nard-b), [DJ Michael 5000 Watts](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/dj-michael-5000-watts), [Prince Paul](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/prince-paul)

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## [SMKA - The Hangout Part 2 (Mixtape)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/news/smka-the-hangout-part-2-mixtape)

 Posted by [Obese](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/obese) on Apr 30

 Topics: [smka](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/smka), [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [kato](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato), [808 Blake](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/808-blake)

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## [K. Camp, Young Lyxx, Sy Ari Da Kid & Supa Kali - How It Is (Prod. by Kato of SMKA) (New Music)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/news/k-camp-young-lyxx-sy-ari-da-kid-supa-kali-how-it-is-prod-by-kato-of-smka-new-music)

 Posted by [Obese](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/obese) on Apr 17

 Topics: [smka](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/smka), [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [Young Lyxx](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/young-lyxx), [k.camp](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kcamp), [kato](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato), [Sy Ari Da Kid](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/sy-ari-da-kid), [Supa Kali](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/supa-kali)

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## [Goldyard & Jarren Benton - Getcha Weight Up (Prod. by Kato of SMKA)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/news/goldyard-jarren-benton-getcha-weight-up-prod-by-kato-of-smka)

 Posted by [Obese](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/obese) on Apr 10

 Topics: [smka](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/smka), [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [Jarren Benton](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/jarren-benton), [kato](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato), [Goldyard](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/goldyard)

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## [Jarren Benton - Razor Blades and Steak Knives ft. Hemi (Prod. Kato of SMKA) (New Music)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/news/jarren-benton-razor-blades-and-steak-knives-ft-hemi-prod-kato-of-smka)

 Posted by [Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/mike-walbert) on Apr 8

 Topics: [smka](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/smka), [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [my grandmas basement](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/my-grandmas-basement), [Jarren Benton](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/jarren-benton), [funk volume](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/funk-volume), [kato](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato)

[![](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2500554069-jpg/blog-files/thehangout_pt15501.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/news/playboy-tre-marian-mereba-spree-wilson-good-life-prod-by-kato)

## [Playboy Tre, Marian Mereba & Spree Wilson - Good Life (Prod. by Kato)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/news/playboy-tre-marian-mereba-spree-wilson-good-life-prod-by-kato)

 Posted by [Obese](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/obese) on Mar 21

 Topics: [smka](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/smka), [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [kato](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato), [Playboy Tre](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/playboy-tre), [Marian Mereba](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/marian-mereba), [Spree Wilson](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/spree-wilson)

[![](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2500553404-jpg/blog-files/thehangout_pt1550.jpg) ](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/news/jackie-chain-scotty-rara-pimpin-mane-prod-by-kato)

## [Jackie Chain, Scotty & RaRa – Pimpin’ Mane (Prod. By Kato) (New Music)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/news/jackie-chain-scotty-rara-pimpin-mane-prod-by-kato)

 Posted by [Obese](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/obese) on Feb 27

 Topics: [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [Scotty](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/scotty), [kato](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/kato), [Jackie Chain](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/jackie-chain), [RaRa](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/rara)

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