--- title: The FIRST 2014 A3C Artist Announcement Includes... description: The FIRST 2014 A3C Artist Announcement Includes... image: https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2499831472-png/blog-files/biggest_stage_seal_color-620x620.png --- [**](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/featured/the-first-2014-a3c-artist-announcement-includes#) - 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) # The FIRST 2014 A3C Artist Announcement Includes... ![Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Mikelinkedin.png) Posted by [Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/mike-walbert) on Jul 15 We are only 3 Months away from the 10th Anniversary A3C Festival in Atlanta, GA! 2014 A3C will include 500+ performances from some of Hip-Hop’s most exciting and renowned artists & DJs from across the world. Today, we start announcing our 2014 Artist line-up, featuring... #### [**Black Thought w/ J. Period, The LOX (Jadakiss, Styles P & Sheek Louch), Scarface, Mystikal & Juvenile, Sean Price, Buck Shot, Smif N Wesson, Jarren Benton, Cyhi The Prynce, Project Pat, Prince Paul, Masta Ace, Cormega, Da Beatminerz and many more!**](https://www.a3cfestival.com/music) [![BIGGEST_STAGE_SEAL_COLOR](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2499831472-png/blog-files/biggest_stage_seal_color-620x620.png?width=397&height=397&name=biggest_stage_seal_color-620x620.png)](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2499831472-png/blog-files/biggest_stage_seal_color-620x620.png) Black Thought (of The Roots) and J. Period will headline Okayplayer's 2nd Annual *[Best Block Party Ever](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki1R8rMNcSA)!* The Best Block Party Ever is a FREE, all ages, block party on Sunday, Oct 12th that will close out the 10th Annual A3C Festival. The annual block party invites A3C attendees and the city of Atlanta to the Old Fourth Ward district to enjoy art, food, drinks, games and some of Hip-Hop’s most iconic artists and DJs. A3C is bringing the *[Duck Down BBQ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6am6a-gzFE)* to Atlanta. Performances by Boot Camp Clik featuring Sean Price, Buck Shot, Smif N Wesson and many more! The Duck Down BBQ will take place on Saturday, Oct 11th and will be hosted by Vashtie.   ![Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Mikelinkedin.png) ### Written by [Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/mike-walbert) Mike Walbert is the Executive Director of the A3C Festival & Conference. As as partner in the business Mike oversees various aspects of the business, including: Business Development, Sponsorship, Branding and Marketing. Mike officially joined A3C in 2009 as the Artist Director. 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