A3C 2008

More Pictures!!

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:31:00 EST

A whole website dedicated to the montage of A3C photos!! Check them out here.

Pictures On Myspace Hip Hop

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:43:00 EST

We're still reeling from the A3C weekend and if you weren't able to make it there well... we're terribly sorry for you. To get a little taste of what went down, Myspace posted some great images from the A3C. Click here to visit Myspace: A Place For Hip Hop

It's A Wrap!

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:57:00 EST

A3C 2008 has come and gone! What an incredible weekend! To everyone who attended, to our partners, performers, security, bar staff, sound crew, erryone! ... we'd like to thank you for such a monumentally memorable weekend. Be sure to check back soon for some top notch coverage and footage from this past weekend! -A3C Team

New Era In-Store With RE-UP GANG/Clipse

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:00:00 EST

This Saturday (3/20) the RE-UP GANG/Clipse will be dropping through the New Era Flagship store in ATL before heading over to kill the A3C stage. Click here for more info.

Why Ain't Masta Ace Coming???

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:31:00 EST

Ben Westoff over at Atlanta's premier Arts & Entertainment weekly, Creative Loafing, was wondering the same question and actually got to the bottom of things. Click here to read the interview with Masta Ace himself!

WOMEN IN HIP HOP III: Love & Money

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:56:00 EST

The A3C is bringing you the best in Hip Hop culture, not excluding the ladies! Talented women representing all elements of Hip Hop culture and the men who support them will converge Saturday, March 22^nd from 6 to 9 p.m.(note the new time slot). WOMEN IN HIP HOP III: Love & Money, brought to you by b-girls Vendetta and Severe of Atlanta's finest break dancing crew Burn Unit, features a panel discussion and exhibition. Special guests include the Juice Crew's Roxanne Shante, So So Def/EMI songwriter Cri$tyle, locker and popper b-girl Aiko, AJC's "Music Insider" Sonia Murray, CBS radio's Aisha Hardimon, emcee JBoogie AKA LoisLane, DJ Cha-Cha Jones, Word On The Streets Magazine Publisher Isis Wisdom, emcee Rogue, 1980's Rock Steady Crew's Baby Love, Spelman's Marion Wright, Wrekroom Renaissance's Skye Blaze, Senor Kaos, b-girl Vendetta, b-girl Severe, Red Bull Music Academy's Kecia Ellick and more!!!

Juice Crew Confirmed to Perform!

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:36:00 EST

"I don't care who first or who's last but all I know is that y'all better rock this at the drop of a dime, baby!" The memorable vocals dropped by the legendary Marley Marl on the eternally classic "Symphony" will come to live again! It's been roughly 17 years since the original Juice Crew last performed together, but this month in Atlanta, GA at the A3C Hip Hop Festival, you'll be able to witness history as Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Marley Marl, MC Shan, Craig G and Roxanne Shante reunite to perform some of the songs which steered the course of Hip Hop music as we know it today. More info coming soon!

Myspace Ticket Giveaway

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

We're friends with Myspace which is appropriate because that's what Myspace is for; friends. Although what you may not know is that Myspace is also a place for Hip Hop so if you like Hip Hop and you'd like to be our friend, click over to our A3C Myspace page. While you're there, you have another chance to win a pair of 3-day passes and it's simple. Find the 4 step directions, add our picture as your default, hit us up and boom! [that's the Myspace sound of 3-day passes being given away]

RE-UP Gang, Aceyalone, Akrobatik, and more anounced in final line-up

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:07:00 EST

The time has come and the wait is over. The final and complete artist announcement is here. There is a lot to say but at the same time, there is little that is worth saying at all. The names really speak for themselves. We feel like children waiting outside an unopened candy shop (no 50 reference) except the shop doesn't open till March 20th. Some would term it as crazy, some would say it is going to get straight ignorant up in there, we look at the lineup and one word comes to mind... breathtaking. Read and interpret for yourself.

Click on the artist tab to check out all the artist profiles to find out more about your favorite MC's next favorite MC.

Rock Your Favorite Sweater to A3C for Mr. Rogers

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:17:00 EST

We recently realized that the kick off day of this year's A3C (3/20) happens to fall on the birthday anniversary of America's beloved Mr. Rogers. In honor of the man who seemed to always keep his look fresh, the A3C has endorsed the "Won't You Wear Your Sweater?" Day. In doing so, we would like to encourage everyone who plans to attend the A3C to rock their favorite sweater and as neighborhood postman Mr. McFeely says in this Youtube video, it doesn't have to have a zipper on it like the one Mr. Rogers used to wear.

In keeping true to the tradition Mr. Rogers maintained by always keeping his footwear fresh, the A3C will give out a free pair of customized A3C kicks to the person who rocks the flyest sweater to the festival on Thursday March 20th!

Intro To Locking & Popping

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:53:00 EST

The A3C is going to be featuring an introduction to Locking and Popping with West Coast Legend b-girl Aiko!

Saturday, March 22nd
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Location CW Midtown Complex
Free for A3C 3-day pass holders
$10 with no pass
(more info)

One More Week For Sneaker Signups

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:22:00 EST

Just a quick reminder that there is one week left to sign up for custom A3C kicks. We've only got one pair left for February's winner! Click here to sign up.

SECOND ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:27:00 EST

The second round of artist announcements has been confirmed! Check the lineup below and for more info and details on each act, click over to the Artist tab here

Little Brother
Jeru The Damaja
B.o.B
DJ Klever
Proton
Insight
DJ Rasta Root
Collective Efforts
Kaze
Supastition
The Alias Brothers (AB's)

B.o.B ADDED TO LINEUP

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:36:00 EST

ATL's newness, B.o.B has been added to the lineup for the A3C this year! Dude is one to keep your eye out for people! Peep his LRG backed mixtape floating around cyberspace, Hi! My Name Is B.o.B. We'll have his artist profile up on the artist page of our site shortly along with MP3.

FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:23:00 EST

We know we've kept you waiting, but here you have it, the first round of artists confirmed to perform at this year's A3C!!

Del Tha Funkyhomosapien
Guilty Simpson
Wale
Blu & Ta'Raac are C.R.A.C.
Tanya Morgan
Hangar 18
John Robinson aka Lil Sci
Binkis Recs
Nobody Famous
DJ Lord of Public Enemy

Visit the ARTIST PAGE for more info and songs from each performer!

Schedule Announced

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:34:00 EST

We've announced the schedule for this year's festival! We've got a lot in store with a little something for everybody. Check the Schedule tab, and you'll see the program including our Myspace night, Counter Couture fashion event, iStandard Producer Showcase, Red Bull BC One B-Boy event, the Double Up B-Boy battle, with live performances and more.

URB Ticket Giveaway

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:35:00 EST

URB Magazine really needs no introduction. Mr. Roker (that's the founder/publisher/el presidente) has been steering the publication right alongside the cutting edge of music and culture since 1991! Bet y'all didn't realize it had been that long! Anyway, these cats have been staying just as relevant in the cyber world with URB.com which is exactly where you can go to sign up to win your free pair of 3 day passes to the A3C this year.

CLICK HERE to sign up to win your free pair of 3-day passes!

iStandard Producer Showcase Submissions Open

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:03:00 EST

Calling all producers! If you haven't heard of iStandard, you better ask somebody! iStandard has been making waves in the world of the Hip Hop production industry by bridging the gap between producers on the comeup and the industry execs on the search for new heat. The A3C is hyped to announce that Don Di Napoli and J Hatch of iStandard will be joining us in Atlanta to host their Producer Showcase.

Producers interested in participating must enter their submission at www.iStandardProducers.com.

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Artist Submissions Close Jan 31st

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:40:00 EST

For all artists interested in performing at this year's A3C, January 31st is the last day to enter artist submissions to Sonicbids. Three places on the lineup have been reserved specifically for Sonicbids artists so get on it while the getting is good! All submissions will be reviewed to the point where we hate listening to Hip Hop music but Sonicbid artists will be compensated for their performance and will be notified by February 15th.

Visit SONICBIDS HERE to enter

Welcome to the A3C Online Art Gallery

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:39:00 EST

You'll notice that if you hit 'reload' on your browser that there are varying site backgrounds to a3cfestival.com. Welcome to the A3C virtual art gallery! Art is such an important component of what Hip-Hop is about so we developed a web-based platform to support the medium. Submissions are open! If you'd like to have your work featured in the A3C virutal art gallery, feel free to reach us at contact@a3cfestival.com

Allow Us To Reintroduce Ourself!

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:00:00 EST

Hey Y'all, We're back this year and happy to announce the launching of the new A3C Hip Hop Festival website! We've worked hard to step our game up and here you have it. There is going to be a TON happening between now and March 20th, so be sure to check back in for updates, artist announcements, giveaways and more of the stuff you need in your life. Also, make sure to buy the discounted presale ticket. It'll be worth it... trust.

A3C 2008 Tickets Now On Sale

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:39:00 EST

Presale tickets now on sale for $20! This early price is only available for a limited time.