--- title: I Wear The Crown - MC Competition & Artist Showcase Announced description:

Presented by Heart of the Hood and UniqueSquared.com, this event will both showcase some of Atlanta's best independent hip-hop artists and provide a platform for MCs to battle for props and prizes.

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It all happens Friday, October 2nd @ The 529, and is hosted by ATL's own Mojo Swagger. The night will feature special performances by Ekundayo, The Broady Champs, Rock Most, Stahhr, The Beat Gods, a production showcase by Illastrate, an appearance by B-Boy Quic, and DJ Quiz on the wheels all night. **PLEASE NOTE: The email address for entry information listed on the printed flyer is incorrect (our bad). For entry info, please email iwearthecrown2009 [at] gmail.com** Check below the flyer for a full list of judges and prizes. ![I Wear The Crown](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/file-2501268105-jpg/blog-files/a3c_crown_03_lowres.jpg?width=500&height=735&name=a3c_crown_03_lowres.jpg "I Wear The Crown") **Competition Details:** MCs will compete in four different rounds during the night. The first three rounds will be scored by the judges, and the last round will be scored by the crowd: Round #1: 16-bar freestyle cipher Round #2: Freestyle about a topic for 16 bars Round #3: MCs pair off and perform a back & forth routine Round #4: Perform over a live drummer **Judges:** 1. Illastrate / Working Class Entertainment - Producer/Songwriter 2. Eljay Williams / The Content - Videographer/Producer/Directer 3. Nick Burnz / Black Algebra Unlimited - Producer/Hip-Hop Enthusiast **Prizes:** Grand Prize Package 1. M-Audio/Uniquesquared.Com 9th Wonder Recording Package (Includes Mbox 2 Mini ,Bx8 Deluxe Studio Monitors ,Transfuser Software & Akai Drum Pad Controller) + Akg Condenser Mic , Popper Stopper , Mic Stand And Pair Of Samson Studio Reference Headphones 2. Feature On Comcast's Stand On Demand (Hip-Hop Show) 3. Track Produced By Illastrate Productions 4. Feature @ Truskool Tuesday (Atlanta's Biggest Weekly Hip-Hop Show) 5. Photo Shoot By Eagle Eye Photography Runner-Up Prize Package 1. Pair Of Samson Studio Reference Headphones 2. Slot On "IWTC" Vol. 2 Mixtape 3. Track Produced By The Beat Gods 4. Uniquesquared.com T-Shirt 5. Interview On Heartofthehood.com (Launches A3C Weekend) *all prizes except the m-audio recording package are subject to change **How to register:** 1. Paypal the $25 entry fee to heartofthehood [at] yahoo.com 2. Send a video link of you freestyling, battling, or performing to iwearthecrown2009 [at] gmail.com, along with the confirmation number from your Paypal payment. 3. If you're picked to compete, you will also receive a complimentary A3C 3-Day Pass Will also be @ the bench on September 27th from 7pm-10pm for in-person submissions. ### Written by [Big Andy](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/big-andy) Topics: [zulu nation](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/zulu-nation), [a3c](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c), [dj quiz](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/dj-quiz), [stahhr](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/stahhr), [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/news), [ekundayo](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/ekundayo), [unique squared](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/unique-squared), [i wesar the crown](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/i-wesar-the-crown), [broady champs. rock most](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/broady-champs-rock-most), [funklordz](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/funklordz), [heart of the hood](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/heart-of-the-hood), [mojo swagger](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/mojo-swagger), [the beat gods](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/the-beat-gods) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![A3C_15_BADGE_STROKE_BLK@3x](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%202019/A3C_15_BADGE_STROKE_BLK@3x.png?width=350&name=A3C_15_BADGE_STROKE_BLK@3x.png)   ![banner-acid-pro-next-300x300](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Flyers%20-%20Posters/banner-acid-pro-next-300x300.png?width=300&name=banner-acid-pro-next-300x300.png)     ### Featured Posts ### Suggested Posts - A3C - [The Artist Center](https://www.a3cfestival.com/artistcenter) - [The Studio](https://www.a3cfestival.com/studio) - [Creator Complex](https://www.a3cfestival.com/creator-complex) - [Artist Guide](https://www.a3cfestival.com/artist-guide) - [Host Hotel](https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/hotel/rooms?qDest=230+Peachtree+Street+NE%2C+Atlanta%2C+GA%2C+US&qCiMy=92019&qCiD=8&qCoMy=92019&qCoD=14&qAdlt=1&qChld=0&qRms=1&qRtP=6CBARC&qIta=99801505&qGrpCd=ATC&qSlH=ATLID&qAkamaiCC=US&qSrt=sBR&qBrs=re.ic.in.vn.cp.vx.hi.ex.rs.cv.sb.cw.ma.ul.ki.va&qAAR=6CBARC&qWch=0&qSmP=1&setPMCookies=true&qRad=30&qRdU=mi&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505&__hstc=97734592.ac5da2eda2592925768ef94273ff3219.1498146208812.1561469063428.1561562833685.1852&__hssc=97734592.1.1561575968691&__hsfp=2707452779&hsCtaTracking=2b1f9477-bed8-49ed-9119-47e0922bdf8a%7Cd96ac07d-43a7-4442-9040-c64f5b89250a) - [News](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - Connect - [App](https://www.a3cfestival.com/app) - [Twitter](http://twitter.com/a3c) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/a3cfestival) - [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/A3CFest) - [Instagram](https://instagram.com/a3cfestival/) - INDEX - [Partnership Opportunities](https://www.a3cfestival.com/partner) - [Submit to Perform](https://www.a3cfestival.com/perform) - [Speaker & Mentor Applications](https://www.a3cfestival.com/speaker-mentor-applications) - [Submit an Event or Show](https://www.a3cfestival.com/showcase-submission) - [Submit a Panel or Session](https://www.a3cfestival.com/conference-submissions) - [Intern/Volunteer](https://www.a3cfestival.com/volunteer) - [Media Request](https://www.a3cfestival.com/media-passes) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.a3cfestival.com/privacy-policy) [Download the A3C Mobile App for ** and **](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/app)[**](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/) ## Are You Coming to the A3C Festival? ### Don't miss Atlanta's biggest Hip-Hop event of the year in downtown Atlanta on October 6-7. 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