Artists:
Dead Prez
M.O.P.
Elzhi
Ras Kass
Reks
Termanology
Killa Kyleon
Paten Locke
Issa
DJ Statik Selektah

ARTISTS INCLUDE:
MURS
Ski Beatz
Phil Ade
Young Scolla
Tabi Bonney
Nottz
G-Eazy
Huey Mack
NatNaiel

Artists on the bill include:
Fashawn
Thurzday
STS
MED
Donny Goines
Trademark da Skydiver
Skewby
Voli
EXILE

LRG
9th Wonder
Jamla

Additional artists confirmed so far to perform at the 2011 festival include Random Axe (Sean Price, Black Milk and Guilty Simpson), Freeway, MURS, XV, Aleon Craft, Elzhi (of Slum Village), Jon Connor, Young Scolla, Tabi Bonney, ski beatz, Soul Khan, Jarren Benton, J-Live, Percee P, Ras Kass, Chase N Cashe, Rockie Fresh, Shawn Chrystopher, SL Jones, Moe Green, KD, LE$, Ethereal, Willie Evans Jr., P Dukes, Nice Guise, Lidolido, Eternia, Eyezon Soweto, Shokanti Verde, The reMinders, Boog Brown, Ultra Beast (Senor Kaos and 4-Ize), Dillon, Paten Locke, Chancellor Warhol, Dee-1, Big Rec, Danny!, Goines, Johnny Spanish, Lyriciss, YONAS and Neak.

These are still just a handful of the several hundred artists and events to be announced for the 2011 A3C Hip Hop Festival. Performers and showcases will be released on a continual basis until the start of the festival.

DJ Trackstar has recently released “Out Of The Darkness”, a 50 track tribute to the legendary Atlanta production team Organized Noize that spans nearly their whole career up to this point. Here’s what the cats at the Smoking Section had to say:

“After nearly twenty years in the game,  Organized Noize doesn’t get their due respect.  Their prolific works still manage to be overlooked despite the three-man production team playing an instrumental role  in the creation of widely-accepted classic albums, number one hits and Grammy-winning records, as well as breaking some of the most important artists in Hip-Hop.

Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown helped pioneer the Southern Hip-Hop movement, kicking down doors at major record labels and raising the ceiling for all artists from below the Mason-Dixon at a time when the industry and nation were still resistant to Southern sounds. They brought us one of the greatest collectives in the history of Hip-Hop, the Dungeon Family, while introducing Outkast and Goodie Mob to the world. They produced the entirety of Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik and Soul Food, not to mention platinum hits for TLC and En Vogue, and even completed songs with Curtis Mayfield. One would think that would be enough to land them a permanent spot in the “Greatest Hip-Hop Producer of All Time” conversation, but all too often Ray, Rico and Sleepy seem to be an afterthought.

It was with this line of thinking in mind that this mix was created. The trio doesn’t rap (though Sleepy Brown has several albums under his belt), and aren’t the most vocal in the media. They let their music do the talking, andOut Of The Darkness operates along the same lines. In 80 minutes, 50 tracks lay out a compelling case for Organized Noize’s inclusion when Hip-Hop fans are speaking of the royal family of production: Dre, RZA, Premier, Pete Rock and the other usual suspects. No less an authority than Big Rube (for the uninitiated, Rube is the voice of the spoken word pieces on classic records from Aquemini to Sir Lucious Leftfoot, as well as the intro to the Future’s Pluto) narrates the disc, helping guide listeners through two decades of productions ranging from the layers of soulful live instrumentation in “Waterfalls” and the early Outkast material to the hard-hitting drums of “They Don’t Dance No Mo” and “Watch For The Hook.”

The project is co-presented by Devil’s Pie, TSS, 2DopeBoyz and Maurice Garland.com, and the amazing cover artwork was illustrated and designed by illadelphsouL (prints can be purchased here). It’s impossible to capture the breadth of Organized Noize’s discography in 50 tracks, but this mix attempts to provide a starting place for listeners to develop their understanding of one of the most underrated production teams in Hip-Hop history.”

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A3C Alumni Jon Hope has released his ‘Work In Progress’ album earlier this week through DJ Booth. Here’s what they had to say:

“Rhode Island buzzmaker Jon Hope has come together with The DJBooth and Surefire Recording Studios to bring listeners his latest album release, the Work in Progress LP.

The project features 16 original records from the Booth favorite, including previously-released singles “Rhode Less Traveled” and “Cashews.”

Joining Hope on the guest tip throughout Work in Progress are Jeff Nolan, LJC, Rittz, Khalil,Taktix, Candace, Erica Singer, Deron ‘Byngo’ Outland and Alysia Ross. Beats come courtesy of LJC, Taktix, Blaze P., Zulu and Xaviles.

Fans and supporters can download the free version of Work in Progress for a limited time, or directly purchase DJBooth’s exclusive premium version, complete with high quality MP3s. ”

Here’s a couple of videos Jon has released for the album. Expect more on the way!

Rhode Less Traveled

Cashews

Stream/Purchase/Download The Album Here

Jon Hope Website

Jon Hope’s Twitter

I know that I’m the last one on the block to post this video, but it’s been a busy week and I wasn’t going not post it.

Few albums have gotten the A3C team as excited about the collaboration between Killer Mike (who I think has become the unofficial mayor of the A3C) and El P (the elusive artist who we have talked about getting at the A3C for years but have never successfully booked).

The whole album is available for your listening pleasure over at SPIN.

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01. Big Beast (feat. Bun B, T.I., and Trouble)
02. Untitled (feat. Scar)
03. Go!
04. Southern Fried
05. Jo Jo’s Chillin
06. Reagan
07. Don’t Die
08. Ghetto Gospel
09. Butane (Champion’s Anthem) (feat. El-P)
10. Anywhere But Here (feat. Emily Panic)
11. Willie Burke Sherwood
12. R.A.P. Music

The spring lookbook from our friends at Akomplice is looking pretty nice.

http://www.akomplice-clothing.com/spring2012/fullcollection.html

The Spring 2012 line from Akomplice is introduced auspiciously with a video lookbook that spans the collection. Traversing both urban and rural Japanese milieus in Tokyo, the viewer is given a first hand account of the versatility of the collection that it befits each environment. Akomplice pays strict attention to detail, and makes use of a diverse palette of materials. From canvas on the camouflage-clad cardholder, to chambray button-up jackets, the array of material selections is a mainstay. The focus on a curated collection of accessories is apparent through the combination of standard and waxed canvas on the intricately clasped rucksack. Other choice accessories include the vintage-inspired pocket watch complete with branded VSOP engraving, and the canvas Pelican belt that sports a galvanized brass fastening system. While accessories may be a focal point, garments garner attention in the form of the two-tone color blocked pullover and a range of cut and sew t-shirts. T-shirt graphics stem from a cascade of cigarettes, to menacing junglecat cats, and all play in to the nice clean Spring line. All spring products will be Available on May 5th at the Akomplice Webstore (http://www.akomplice-clothing.com/store.html) as well as Akomplice retailers worldwide.

Video Filmed & Edited By Yudai Maruyama

Birmingham Emcee KD (you might have seen him rockin the Perfect Attendance stage last year) unleashes another salvo of raw country rap tunes on his latest release ‘Crown Me’.  Featuring production from B. Kirk, DJ Burn One, BFlatTrax and more, it’s definitely worth a listen. Burn One shares hosting duties with DJ 5150 as well. Download a copy for free over at Live Mixtapes.com

KD – Crown Me

Here’s the first official visual from the tape

KD’s Twitter

As always, follow us on twitter for the latest news on the festival!

Rock - The Rockness Monstah

Rock a/k/a The Rockness Monstah of the famed hip-hop duo Heltah Skeltah delivers his single “Drop ‘Em”, taken from Coalmine Records forthcoming compilation album, Unearthed. At just 74 BPMs, this low-tempo banger boasts production from Seattle’s BeanOne (of Dyme Def) and features cuts, provided by DJ DP ONE of the Turntable Anihilists.

Download: “Drop ‘Em” – iTunes | Amazon | SoundCloud

Dysfunkshunal Familee

Ok, here we go – Brooklyn’s at it again. A3C veterans Crazy DJ Bazarro and DJ Skinny, along with D-Rock bring us ‘Fall in Line’ from the forthcoming album ‘D-Rock Solo Album’ on Narcata Records.

Enjoy!

Bosco on Twitter

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Today, Slumerican Affilate and A3C Alumni Nikkiya has released ‘SPEAKHER OVERLOAD’, a re-release of her critically acclaimed ‘SPEAKHER’ project with five new tracks of her unique style of R&B. Producer Will Power of Supahot Beats helms the project and also has features from Yelawolf and MC Lyte. Purchase or stream the project over at DJ Booth.

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Statik & Termanology’s 2012 LP will be released on May 22nd. Purchase “Up Every Night” on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/up-every-night-feat.-statik/id522946064

Tracklisting and credits for 1982’s (Statik Selektah & Termanology 2012 LP :

1.) “2012”

2.) “Lights Down”

3.) “Up Every Night”

4.) “Shining”

5.) “Happy Days” f/Mac Miller, Bun B & Shawn Stockman

6.) “Too Long”

7.) “Time Travellin”

8.) “82 Was The Year” (Interlude)

9.) “Thug Poets” f/Havoc & Roc Marciano

10.) “Right Now”

11.) “Dear Money”

12.) “Everything”

13.) “Hard To Forget”

14.) “Make It Out Alive” f/ Freddie Gibbs & Crooked I

15.) “Live It Up” f/Lil Fame

16.) “Time Ticking”

tHe mEmo Announcement Teaser

Goosedown (Featuring A3C Alumni MarvWon)

sUm oF ALl TEaRs

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He explained the concept behind the cover:

“This is the artwork 4 my debut album “Live From The Underground”.  It’s a representation of how I feel about underground vs mainstream music. At times I feel like mainstream music operates on a totally different planet. This illustrates how I’ve crash landed into the mainstream to bring the sounds from the underground back 2 the forefront. I want to thank everyone for all their support of my journey so far. Especially Team Big K.R.I.T. and my K4L supporters. I put twitter and facebook backgrounds in here for y’all to put on your pages.  Let’s make history on June 5th…”

For more information, go to his website or follow him on twitter and as always give us a follow as well for the latest info on the the festival!

Neak “Runnin’ Right Back” from Aaron Perkins Jr (APJ FILMS) on Vimeo.

The video is a featured track from Love Greater // The Prequel (Deluxe Version), which you can download for free at ”http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/neak-love-greater-the-prequel-deluxe-album/.

REKS new LP, Straight, No Chaser, which is entirely produced by Statik Selektah and features appearances by Slaine, Termanology and this banger below featuring Action Bronson is now available where fine music is sold!

DJ Evil Dee & Mr. Walt - Da Beatminerz

Kiddies, the following is what your teachers in school are always thinking, but could never say in front of the class. Ready? SIT ‘YO ASS DOWN AND LISTEN!!!! And that’s exactly what you need to do with this video here from Fuse’s Crate Diggers series.

Mr. Walt and DJ Evil Dee (Da Beatminerz) show off the first record they ever bought, their most valuable record and talk about their days DJing at Hot 97.

M-Phazes: J-Live "Super Good" Beat Making Tutorial (Video)

M-Phazes is back with another beat making tutorial, this time shifting focus to his remix of J-Live’s “Super Good” as featured on Phazed Out. Take a look to see the creative process used for this remix, where M-Phazes takes you through a step by step progression of how this track came to fruition, from sample arrangement, to layering the drums, bassline and chord structures, all while providing a host of tips and tricks. Phazed Out is now available through Coalmine Records.

DOWNLOAD: Phazed Out (Mixed by DJ Rhettmatic) - iTunes | Amazon | DJBooth.net

DOWNLOAD: Phazed Out (Untagged): iTunes

PURCHASE PHAZED OUT ON CD: UGHH.com

STREAM: ‘Untagged’ Album Stream (Original Tracks Vs. Remixes) - SoundCloud