Stankonia Sessions: 2012 A3C Edition [New Mixtape]

Produced by SMKA and The Flush, Stankonia Sessions is back with another A3C Edition. They took full advantage of the talent present at the festival, organically compiling thirteen new tracks for our listening pleasure.

The collaborative project was recorded in 3-days during A3C Festival (Oct 11-13th) and includes more than 25 artists on 13 records. SMKA & The flush recorded dozens of artists from noon to early in the morning with little to no sleep, while the recording process was captured by TrillHD. 

Artists featured on Stankonia Sessions were hand selected from the 2012 A3C line-up and include: King Chip, Los, Phil Ade, CunninLyguists, Jarren Benton, Skyzoo, Slum Village, Two9, Chuuwee, Emilio Rojas, Neako, Boldy James, Thurz, Bizarre, Aleon Craft, Go Dreamer, Rapper Big Pooh, Torae, Kris Kasanova, Young Swift, Dee Goodz, Los Rakas, Gerald Walker, G-Scott, Shawn Chrystopher, Scolla, Ro Spit, J.Nics, Toki Wright, Planet Vl, J. Pinder, Willy J Peso, Eric Biddines, Peechie Green, Marv Won & Big T.

Download: Stankonia Sessions: 2012 A3C Edition (Courtesy of LiveMixtapes.com)

Previously: Stankonia Sessions: A3C Edition [New Mixtape]

Sha Stimuli - The Calling [Music Video]

Brooklyn bred emcee Sha Stimuli does Hip Hop for one reason and one reason only.  It's his calling. While everyone can call themselves rappers, Sha is a true emcee who spits effortlessly about things that you can't help but vibe to.

During 2011's A3C Festival, Sha recorded the Focus and DJ Presyce produced track "The Calling" in the festival's Unique Squared mobile studio and at Atlanta's Salem Psalms Library. I'm not liable if you break your neck listening to this one!



Download: Sha Stimuli - The Calling

Props to OS

Stankonia Sessions: A3C Edition [New Mixtape]

If you didn't know by now, here's some more proof why the A3C Hip Hop Festival is amazing.  Since there were 200+ acts performing, Stankonia Studios took advantage and got some dope artists to collaborate in a mobile studio session for the weekend.

The result? Killer Mike, Freeway, Fashawn, Kid Daytona, Thurzday, Rapper Big Pooh, Termanology, 9th Wonder, Rapsody, Phil Adé and more rhyming over beats by 9th, SMKA, Royal Flush, and Marc Real.
Grooveshark has the exclusive access to the tracks, so head there to take a listen to the music that was recorded!

New Music: Skeme - Goin' ft. Twelve

Inglewood rapper Skeme is getting ready to drop his upcoming mixtape Before My Next Statement, a follow up to his project, The Statement.  Check out the single "Goin'" featuring Twelve below, and hit the jump to watch his interview with Def Pen Radio.

Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher, Round 3

The 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival started off with a bang on Thursday, October 6th due to its interesting panels, shows, and especially its freestyle competition.  Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher consisted of 12 up and coming rappers who were all competing to win free audio equipment, studio time, social media management, and more!

After a very competitive two rounds, the final round was left with Atlanta's own Sean G & J Young. Watch below to find out which of these last men standing took it home, and to watch a bonus performance from  the winner and dope NY/NC raised rapper J.A.E.!



Previously: Round 1 & Round 2 of Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher

Who Dat? Who Dat? Sean G

I met Sean G at the A3C Festival last weekend, and I was impressed by his performance in all three rounds of Enter The Cypher.  Although Sean G wasn't the most well known rapper at A3C, his energy was sky high, and the crowd couldn't help but feel what he was saying.

Rapper Big Pooh - They Say ft. Choklate

Rapper Big Pooh's let loose of the 2nd single from his upcoming album Dirty Pretty Things, which will be available online and in stores on November 1st, 2011.  Check out the North Carolinian's "They Say" below and hit the jump to see him and Joe Scudda perform at the A3C Hip Hop Festival!

Rapper Big Pooh - They Say

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Previously: New Music Video: Rapper Big Pooh - Medicine Man

Fashawn Performs Live At The 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival!

Fashawn completely owned the stage when he performed live Saturday, Oct. 8 at the 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival.  He performed cuts from his 2009 album with Exile, Boy Meets World, as well as music from both installments of Higher Learning.


Watch below as he teams up with Exile to perform their 2009 Boy Meets World track, "Bo Jackson." Hit the jump for some photo highlights of his A3C Set!

Thurzday Performing Live At The A3C Hip Hop Festival!

Photo courtesy of IndieMuzikSpotlight

I was kicking myself when I found out I missed Thurzday's set at the A3C Hip Hop Festival because a few other rappers in the showcase didn't show up.  Thankfully fellow blog team members from IndieMuzikSpotlight got some great footage.

Watch below as he performs one of my favorites, "Dope," and hit the jump for more footage!

Exile Kills It On the MPC at the A3C Hip Hop Festival!!

Last Saturday, Exile DJ'd for California emcee Fashawn's set at the A3C Hip Hop Festival and took the time to show off his live production skills for the crowd.  Watch below as Thurzday, Fashawn and others watch Exile in amazement as he creates a CRAZY brand new beat live! 

Exile's 4Trk Mind is on iTunes now! More Fashawn x Exile footage on the way!

Previously: New Music: Exile ft. Blu - When Nothing's Left

Who Dat? Who Dat?: Big Rec

Thursday night, I had the pleasure of hearing Oklahoma representer Big Rec perform for the first time at the A3C Hip Hop Festival.  Two things that stood out with him amongst the other rappers in the set was his stage presence and, of course, his skills.  I don't even really have to give too much of an appeal for Big Rec. This video speaks for itself.

Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher, Round 2

The 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival started off with a bang on Thursday, October 6th due to its interesting panels, shows, and especially its freestyle competition.  Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher consisted of 12 up and coming rappers who were all competing to win free audio equipment, studio time, social media management, and more!

After an extremely competitive first round, only Sean G, Al P, Zaid,  J Young, Prophetic & Crucial remained.  Watch below as they compete for a spot in the finals and comment on who you think rocked it best!

Young DJ Kills It At A3C Festival!

I've been looking for a DJ to mentor me, and I think I may have found him.  Watch below as the A3C Hip Hop Festival's youngest DJ took the stage and killed it!

Props to A3C

Jean Grae Performs Brand New Track At A3C Hip Hop Festival

Courtesy of Natasha Williams Photography

Jean Grae is an absolute beast.  She's everything I could ever ask for in a rapper -- a dope lyricist, funny as shit, and original.  Last night during the DJ Booth showcase, she premiered "Change My Life" , a brand new track from her upcoming album Cake or Death.  Check out the performance below!




Special thanks to IndieMuzikSpotlight for the extremely high quality footage!

Big K.R.I.T. Performs At The A3C Hip Hop Festival!

Big K.R.I.T. had the best performance of the A3C Hip Hop Festival in my opinion.  Maybe it's because I was in the first row and hype as all get out, but it seems like everyone else shares my sentiments!  Check out highlights from K.R.I.T.'s set last night at the A3C Festival!



Thanks to ATLNightSpots.com for the footage!

Previously: New Music: Big K.R.I.T. - Money On The Floor ft. 2 Chainz, 8Ball & MJG

Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher, Round 1

The 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival kicked off with one hell of a cypher! Last night, 12 up and coming rappers vied for the crown as they freestyled and competed to win free audio equipment, studio time, social media management, and more!  

Watch below as the first group of rappers competed in the first round of Sarah West Presents: Enter The Cypher!

The second group of 1st round rappers brought the heat as well! Check them out and make sure you let me know who you thought rocked the mic best!

Keep checking in to find out who the winner was!!

The A3C Hip Hop Festival Is Tomorrow!

Tomorrow kicks off the first day of the 7th installment of the world famous A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta, GA!  This 2 day, 3 night extravaganza will feature performances from over 200 rappers and will consist of multiple panels and opportunities to interact with some of the most acclaimed artists in Hip Hop.

Yours truly, DJ Hourglass, is a part of the official blog team, and I will be going hard the entire weekend by helping capture the most memorable moments of the festival for all of you to see!

Unfortunately, that means I'll be a little behind in the newest music and videos, but trust I'll keep you up to date! Check here for the schedule and let me know who you most want me to interview!

If you're in Atlanta, there's no reason to not be a part of this sure to be unforgettable weekend!

Murs x Ski Beatz - Let's Go [Music Video]

While Cali emcee Murs and NC producer Ski Beatz are gearing up for their joint album Love & Rockets, Vol. 1: The Transformation, they dropped a video for their track "Let's Go" to promote the song's appearance on A3C Vol. 1.  Check it out below and make sure you go get your tickets to the A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta which takes place from October 6-8!



Props to XXL

Previously: New Music: Murs x Ski Beatz - Remember To Forget

New Music: Rockie Fresh - Spotlight

From October 6-8, Hip Hop history will be made in Atlanta, GA at the A3C Festival.  The festival, which I am on the blog team for, is in its seventh year and will showcase over 200 acts including Big K.R.I.T., 9th Wonder, XV, Elzhi, Cory Gunz, Jean Grae and too many more to name.  To celebrate this monumental festival A3C has teamed up with iHipHop distribution to release a 45 track compilation album of exclusive tracks from performing artists.

Listen below to hear Chicago newcomer Rockie Fresh on his new track "Spotlight" and click here to preorder A3C Vol.1 which drops on Oct. 4!



A3C will be the place to be next week.  If you can get to Atlanta October 6-8, DO IT!



Previously: New Music Video: Rockie Fresh - No Fear