--- title: "2010 A3C Artists Spotlight: Josh Clemons" description: "2010 A3C Artists Spotlight: Josh Clemons" image: https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2499361772-jpg/blog-files/l_77543ccf99cc4aaba67c640b4d719a23.jpg --- [**](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/post/news/2010-a3c-artists-spotlight-josh-clemons#) - 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) # 2010 A3C Artists Spotlight: Josh Clemons ![Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Mikelinkedin.png) Posted by [Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/mike-walbert) on Oct 3 **Josh Clemons is performing on Saturday, Oct 9th in the Afternoon on the Sonic Bids Standouts stage** [![](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2499361772-jpg/blog-files/l_77543ccf99cc4aaba67c640b4d719a23.jpg?width=400&height=559&name=l_77543ccf99cc4aaba67c640b4d719a23.jpg "l_77543ccf99cc4aaba67c640b4d719a23")](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2499361772-jpg/blog-files/l_77543ccf99cc4aaba67c640b4d719a23.jpg) Joshua Clemons was born in Brenham Texas, August 23rd 1986. At an early age he showed much interest in music, and like many artists got his first taste of music in the church. It would not be long before he learned how to play the drums and keyboard. Due to his parents on-again – off-again relationship, Joshua went to seven different high schools and in the process of moving around found his voice in rap music. Clemons was heavily influenced by Jay-Z, UGK, Lil KeKe, Hawk, Tupac and Biggie. He began rapping at age 15, performing anywhere that would have him. In 2008 he met up with music producer Dem Jointz and created a sound that was truly his own. Clemons released his first mixtape, Freedom of Speech in the spring of 2009. Later that year he released White Boy Swagg with the catchy single “White Boy Clothes”. Soon right after Josh collaborated with producers Mizfitz Soundz and released "Take You to the Moon" which took his promising career to the next level showing versatility in his songwriting ability. Attempting to take his solo career to new heights Clemons is now managed by Diesel, founder of Atomic Storm Entertainment sponsored by YUMS clothing. This unsigned artist is quickly gaining popularity opening up for industry artists such as Jim Jones, Lil Will, DJ Unk, Too Short & J.Holiday Josh Clemons is excited and grateful for what lies ahead in the future. ----------------- [![](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2499361782-jpg/blog-files/41091-662x1024.jpg?width=662&height=1024&name=41091-662x1024.jpg "4109")](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2499361782-jpg/blog-files/41091-662x1024.jpg) ![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. 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