Atlanta, GA – The A3C Pageant & Convention and iHipHop Distribution have returned with the extremely anticipated eighth installment their annual compilation sequence, A3C Quantity Eight .
The undertaking celebrates the 14th anniversary the competition and the eighth yr the Pageant & Convention and iHipHop Distribution have collaborated to carry listeners the famend sequence.
This yr’s compilation continues to highlight the style’s foremost rising artists with 52 tracks from the most recent technology Hip Hop torchbearers, together with $tupid Younger, Bali Child, CHXPO, Otown Marco, Yung Simmie, AD, Cap Gold, Large Child Scumbag, and J.Okay. The Reaper, amongst others.
The A3C Pageant & Convention is scheduled for October Eight-13 in Atlanta.
Till then, try the album stream and tracklist under and cop the undertaking here.
01. CRASH RARRI – Gwala (prod. Undefinedthegod)
Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH native CRASH RARRI has rapidly amassed a loyal following due to his eclectic type. Borrowing affect from Chicago’s drill scene, Atlanta’s omnipresent lure wave, and the uncooked “SoundCloud rap” type, CRASH RARRI deftly distills these subgenres into energized sonics with a palpable authenticity.
02. $tupid Younger – Need It All (prod. Keanu Beats)
Lengthy Seashore, CA
Hailing from the streets Lengthy Seashore, CA, $tupid Younger is a 26 year-old half-Cambodian, half-Vietnamese, Asian Boyz consultant (an fshoot the Crips) who has rapidly develop into a staple within the style, collaborating with the likes Mozzy, Lil Durk, and P-Lo, all whom are thought-about friends. He launched his breakthrough undertaking True Story in 2018.
03. Otown Marco – Soul Meals (prod. J Supreme)
Orlando, FL
By the age 16, Otown Marco had cultivated a tangible following in his metropolis. Recognized for fusing vibrant lyricism with f kilter flows, South Florida’s Otown Marco invitations the listener to reside vicariously by means of his pensive phrases as he unabashedly discusses diversified matters. Otown can also be set to seem at this yr’s Rolling Loud competition in Miami.
04. Yung Simmie – Simple (prod. HighAF)
Miami, FL
Having constructed his basis as half the ahead–its-time Raider Klan, alongside Spaceghostpurrp, Denzel Curry, and Xavier Wulf, Yung Simmie’s output has remained unwavering, as he dropped tape-after-tape and song-after-song resulting in 2017’s Large Smokey undertaking, which marked his final launch as half Raider Klan. Simmie spent the bulk 2018 releasing well-received singles and freestyles and he’s getting ready a set at this yr’s Rolling Loud competition in Miami.
05. J.Okay. The Reaper x Drayco McCoy – Z.I.P. (prod. jungLsound)
Greensboro, NC (J.Okay. The Reaper) / Indianapolis, IN (Drayco McCoy)
Hailing from Greensboro, NC, J.Okay. The Reaper’s different mode pondering not solely creates refreshing ideas, but it surely bleeds into his stripped-down 808s-heavy music to kind a method that doesn’t undergo easier measures. 2018 was a transformative yr for Indianapolis’ Drayco McCoy. Having launched two EPs and three mixtapes, the “Bimmer” artist is making a powerful case for being one his technology’s extra impassioned artists.
06. Uncooked J – Mr. President (prod. Donn Benjamin)
Atlanta, GA
Spending numerous hours in Atlanta studios, Uncooked J absorbs his metropolis’s assiduous ethos by dedicating himself fully to his craft. Ceaselessly documenting his time within the lab on social media, Uncooked J is grinding to make sure his ascent out Atlanta’s pockets and onto hip-hop’s mantle.
07. 30 Luciano – Poppin (prod. Donn Benjamin)
Atlanta, GA
An thrilling Atlanta prospect, 30 Luciano is a burgeoning artist eager on widening the hole between him and his stiff competitors by using a hybrid rapping-singing aesthetic. Discovering as a lot consolation behind an auto-tuned veil as he does along with his uncooked vocals, 30 Luciano effortlessly glides throughout various instrumentals with fascinating melodies.
08. Trapo – In This Automotive (prod. Hush Forte)
Madison, WI
Self-described as actually residing within the studio, 20 year-old Trapo started recording and mixing his music from his bed room within the fifth grade. His 2015 debut mixtape, The Black Beverly Hills, garnered ‘greatest new artist’ designations from Pigeons & Planes and BBC Radio 1, and his follow-up EP spawned the hit single “Chicago,” which rose to No. 2 on Spotify’s World Viral Tracks chart. He had develop into a uncommon member Pigeons and Planes’ 20 Underneath 20 record for 3 consecutive years in a row, and rounded out 2018 with a highly-regarded EP, Oil Change.
09. Large Child Scumbag – Ricky Bobby (prod. Jayonthetrack)
Tampa, FL
Inspiration isn’t discriminating–when it strikes, it strikes. For Tampa, FL rapper Large Child Scumbag, that inspiration often materializes as film references: songs like “Main Payne,” “Austin Powers,” “Black Joe Dust,” and “Robocop” litter his Spotify most-popular songs. All through these tracks, Large Child Scumbag employs an irreverent type that’s delivered to life along with his uptempo vocals. Large Child is ready to seem at this yr’s Rolling Loud competition in Miami.
10. AD – Play On (prod. Sorry Jaynari)
Los Angeles, CA
Nothing about LA rapper AD shouts atypical. He’s as bodily imposing as an fensive
lineman; he loves watching Scrubs, Naruto, and Sport Thrones; he can often be seen carrying sufficient blue to mix in with the Pacific Ocean that borders his Compton hometown.
Having beforehand collaborated with the likes Maxo Kream, Busta Rhymes, Wiz Khalifa, and
YG, AD is actually a West Coast rapper’s rapper.
11. Cap Gold – HighClass Fever (prod. Upd8)
San Antonio, TX
As a 19 year-old who has rapidly taken over Texas’ underground scene, Cap Gold has all the makings a prolific artist, and that’s clearly showcased within the video his single “HighClass Fever.” Shot on location by Justin Perez, Cap finesses within the visible simply as he does on the menacing observe itself, rapping by means of his gold grills till the native police power arrives. That is only a pattern what’s to return from Cap Gold within the close to future.
12. Large Cheeko – Gon Trip (prod. Pure Catastrophe)
Atlanta, GA
The self-proclaimed “Soul God,” Large Cheeko raps throughout various soundscapes composed soulful instrumentals and layered hard-hitting drums. Whereas he may name Atlanta residence, the SoulGod, Vol. 2 artist stands defiantly in distinction to his metropolis’s ubiquitous lure beats to fer a novel model hip-hop.
13. Rizzoo Rizzoo – No Common (prod. Freshmaan P)
Houston, TX
Beloved member The Sauce Manufacturing unit, led by Sauce Walka, Houston’s Rizzoo Rizzoo swagger exists by means of his dense catalogue. Architecting his sound with the assistance his confidence and lyrical aptitude, Rizzoo Rizzoo has emerged as one Houston’s premier artists, and one to regulate.
14. Bali Child – Pressor Finessor (prod. SULTON)
Atlanta, GA
Recognized for her “Muah!” catchphrase, Bali Child bases herself out Atlanta (though initially hailing from Jacksonville, North Carolina) and represents the PlayGirl Gang. After dropping a myriad mixtapes in 2017, Bali caught fireplace along with her collaboration alongside Trippie Redd, ”Woah Woah Woah,” which turned a viral hit. Bali continued her spectacular outing into 2018 when she launched main singles together with “AMBER Alert” and “Miley Cyrus,” in addition to the Bali Blanco EP, the Baylor Swift undertaking and Resurrection.
15. Canon – Child Powder Recent (feat. Byron Juane) (prod. Poetics)
Chicago, IL / Atlanta, GA
Born and raised in Chicago, attending school in Memphis and now residing in Atlanta, Canon has constructed his model by means of the favored Unfastened Canon mixtape sequence, with all three tasks charting on Billboard’s Prime Rap Albums record. As a member Reflection Music Group, Canon has toured the nation with Derek Minor and earlier than that, discovered the ropes the sport as Lecrae’s hypeman. Canon has develop into one essentially the most vital artists in his sub-genre hip-hop and his December 2018 album, Residence, was one other monumental success in his music profession.
16. Jimmy Rocket – Andale (prod. Swag Dot)
Faculty Park, GA
Simply as his identify suggests, Jimmy Rocket is an explosive artist who makes use of dizzyingly-fast rhyme schemes. A proud member Apollo Music Group, Jimmy is a Faculty Park, GA native whose type has attracted options from marquee artists like Waka Flocka Flame and Lil Keed.
17. TheGoodPerry – Down Lo (prod. TheGoodPerry)
Atlanta, GA
TheGoodPerry has produced quite a few songs for Lil Yachty together with the platinum hit “One Night time” (2016). Informal followers Yachty will acknowledge him from his standout characteristic on the observe “Wanna Be Us” from Yachty’s breakthrough undertaking Lil Boat, “Such Ease” from Summer season Songs 2, and “Working with the Ghost” from Teenage Feelings. As he moved from behind the boards and started transitioning right into a front-running artist from the South in 2018, TheGoodPerry’s distinctive sound was observed by the legendary Rick Rubin, who instantly signed the 22 year-old to American Songs. He’s set to launch his debut undertaking this yr.
18. WAV – No You Don’t (prod. Jacob Markow & 1isaacbeats)
Houston, TX / New York, NY
WAV, who spent his early life in Houston earlier than dropping out school, touring with Skizzy Mars, and transferring to New York, had a wildly profitable 2018, seeing the discharge his viral hits “Jetski” and “On The Spot,” every garnering acclaim from followers and critic alike.
19. DXDDY MXCK – Rock Star Life-style (prod. Wakeupwes)
North Miami Seashore, FL
DXDDY MXCK has cultivated a cult-like following, serving to him obtain a number of six-figure-streamed Spotify tracks. Hailing from North Miami Seashore, FL, DXDDY MXCK has a SoundCloud web page that may go toe-to-toe with the sport’s hardest working people. He’s the product what transpires when the proper work ethic meets the proper expertise.
20. Mo Dope – Acquired That Grip (prod. Ruchir)
Silver Springs, MD
Recognized for hard-hitting raps that predominantly encompass his street-informed adolescence, Mo Dope continually has hit foot on the gasoline when he’s within the sales space. Unafraid stylistic experimentation, Mo Dope switches gracefully between flows and cadences all through his catalogue.
21. Louis DeVoughn – Two (prod. Donn Benjamin)
Atlanta, GA
One Atlanta’s most promising secrets and techniques, Louis DeVoughn is intent on utilizing his 2019 marketing campaign to rise the ranks within the dense Georgia scene. Prepare to listen to extra about DeVoughn within the coming months.
22. Lamb$ – Choosy (prod. Tuger)
Cincinnati, OH
Ohio may not be essentially the most prolific hip-hop space, however don’t inform that to Lamb$–this Cincinnati product helps put his state on the map. Having already collaborated with focal expertise like Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Shy Glizzy, and KEY! on his 2017 undertaking, Wake the Fukk UP, Lamb$ has confirmed his skill to draw and compete with perennial expertise.
23. Scoob – No Time (prod. Donn Benjamin)
Marietta, GA
Scoob is likely to be from Georgia, however his adaptable movement can’t fairly be regionally positioned: at occasions, he feels like E-40’s son; different occasions, he feels like he grew up with NBA YoungBoy in Baton Rouge, LA. Regardless how the lyrics movement, Scoob’s skill to shapeshift his vocal patterns is spectacular.
24. IDKHIM – Large Toys (prod. Goner)
Brooklyn, NY
Son the late, iconic hip-hop determine, Fight Jack, IDKHIM is doing his father’s legacy justice. With just one undertaking out below his belt, the 2018-released WHO CARES? WHO CARES., the Brooklynite shows a pure musical aptitude, discovering him enjoying with numerous melodies that entertain various material. Whether or not he’s speaking a few “by any means vital” mentality to extend his ends, or delivering pround traces about his self-perception, IDKHIM has preternatural musical expertise.
25. Victoria J x Dre Nello – Fell In Love (prod. JK808)
Victoria J may solely be 20-years-old, however you wouldn’t guess that by taking a look at her résumé. Along with her music profession, Victoria J additionally excels as a mannequin, stylist, editor, and graphic designer. With such a pure inventive eye, it solely is sensible that Victoria J spreads her expertise throughout a number of disciplines. Recent-f his Worldstar-premiered “Trauma Freestyle” video, Dre Nello is garnering consideration from some the trade’s most discerning tastemakers. Receiving unanimous adulation from the YouTube neighborhood, Dre appears ready to breakout this yr.
26. PNTHN – Frosty (prod. Por Vida)
San Marcos, TX
A nine-member collective–or cult, as they describe themselves–PNTHN (pronounced “pantheon”) is an eccentric group eager on enjoying disruptor within the trendy hip-hop panorama. Comprised Twohorizonra, YD, Romby, Otto, Dc4prez, Pink Ranger, Tony Tone, Kenny Casanova, and Por Vida, the San Marcos, TX cult is a one-stop musical store, accountable for every thing from rapping to manufacturing to engineering. This DIY mentality entrenches the group in a uncooked, genuine shell, auspiciously recruiting their idiosyncrasies to foster distinct music.
27. Deraj – Run It (prod. ONBEATMUSIC)
Orlando, FL
Raised within the DMV earlier than transferring to Orlando, Deraj is a musical melting pot who’s difficult the established order. Discovering as a lot affect from lure as he does different hip-hop, no two Deraj songs sonically dovetail, but all retain his recognizable id.
28. Nate Dae – Folded (prod. Swizzymack)
Jacksonville, FL
22 year-old Nate Dae is a rapper-singer hybrid who’s forging a profitable path by creating his personal alternatives–primarily by means of establishing his personal label, Off the Porch Data. Up to now, he’s launched tasks California Psa (2017) and Dying by a Lady (2018) by means of Off the Porch. Nate is ready to seem at this yr’s Rolling Loud competition in Miami.
29. Lamont Holt – Naw Uh Uh (prod. SuecoTheChild)
Inglewood, CA
Ceaselessly working with producer SuecoTheChild, Lamont Holt has spent his profession figuring out and perfecting his sound–one that may’t be categorised singularly. All through his rising musical library, Holt finds as a lot consolation purveying ominous flows as he does hauntingly lovely singing. Similar to the lengthy record his Inglewood predecessors, Lamont Holt is carving-out an inventive pocket by means of resolve and imaginative and prescient.
30. ISSY CARTEL – Energy (prod. Kyler Kline)
Atlanta, GA
Intelligent lyrics, a rambunctious perspective, and dynamic movement schemes are delivered to a head with Atlanta’s ISSY CARTEL. The burgeoning artist’s on-line presence is rising day by day, due to tracks like “PRIVATE LOCATION” and “LONESTAR”.
31. Swnky – Chaining Day (prod. FMG)
Atlanta, GA
Within the daybreak trendy hip-hop, one which celebrates individuality, the inventive floodgates have been ripped open, creating a requirement for musical experimentation. Injecting himself into this area, Atlanta’s Swnky is seamlessly bridging differing kinds to provide refreshing music.
32. Femdot – Quid Professional Quo (prod. Sebastian Kamae)
Chicago, IL
Now that he’s graduated from DePaul College, Chicago’s Femdot can lastly deal with his ardour: making music. The 22-year-old artist has spent the previous decade honing his musical id, leading to a sophisticated sound that has attracted co-signs from esteemed shops like XXL, Billboard, and the hometown Pretend Shore Drive.
33. Tommy Swisher – Badu (prod. Tommy Swisher)
East St. Louis, IL / Atlanta, GA
Singer-songwriter Tommy Swisher has been on his musical pursuit because the ripe age 10. Upon relocating from East St. Louis to Atlanta when he was 14, Swisher shedded his pedestrian persona in favor his musical moniker and hasn’t appeared again since. Now 23-years-old, Tommy has gone on to collaborate with revered artists, like B.o.B., Quentin Miller, and Sonny Digital.
34. Chris King – Roll with the Winners (prod. Monibeatz)
Fontana, CA
As a detailed affiliate Trippie Redd, Chris King initially made waves along with his look on the 2017 lower “Love Scars Pt. 2 / Rack Metropolis” from Trippie’s breakthrough A Love Letter to You undertaking. Since this look, Chris’ prile continued to develop and he branched out to work with artists together with Ty Dolla $ign, YG, Mozzy and Jag, whereas nonetheless often collaborating with Trippie, who he’s at present on tour with.
35. Oke Junior – We Been Up (prod. Oke Junior)
Sacramento, CA
Coming f his sturdy August 2018 album launch, Exterior Trying In, Sacramento’s Oke Junior is able to snowball that momentum into this yr. A product the Bay Space scene, Oke Junior is a breath contemporary air who imparts wavy vibes. With a peaceful but assured demeanor, Oke is prepared for the massive stage.
36. Kenny Mason – G.O.A.T (prod. A1Devin)
Atlanta, GA
Utilizing experimental manufacturing to put the inspiration for his lucid raps, Kenny Mason isn’t solely right here to additional his personal profession–he’s right here to push boundaries. At solely 23-years-old, Kenny is a real scholar the sport who fell in love with the rap writing course of 10-years-ago by finding out the greats like Lil Wayne and Kanye. Now, he’s able to make them proud.
37. Larry League – Test Me Out (prod. SenseiATL)
Atlanta, GA
A 3-man Atlanta collective, Larry League started turning heads in 2014 with spectacular tracks, dedication, and quirky perspective. Larry League simply launched their newest undertaking, SuperBad, in early February, that includes visitor verses from Yung Bans, Thouxanbanfauni, and Trinidad James.
38. Chi Tashi – Greater Thread (prod. Doughboy Productions)
Lowell, MA
An introspective artist, Chi Tashi’s philosophical mindset extends to the pen and paper. The 29-year-old Tashi locations a premium on lyrical proundness whereas nonetheless managing to impart business enchantment. The Lowell, MA native fers relatable narratives that require repeated listens.
39. CHXPO – Komodo (prod. Gardenz)
Cleveland, OH
Collaborating with everybody from the dearly-departed Lil Peep to Ski Masks The Droop God, Cleveland’s 23-year-old CHXPO has develop into a commodity, garnering respect from friends and followers alike. Presently having fun with over 247ok month-to-month Spotify listeners, CHXPO has achieved this standing by means of his unapologetic, menacing songs.
40. Yungsta – Rattling (prod. Donn Benjamin)
Atlanta, GA
Together with his baritone-like voice, Yungsta pairs completely with a barrage lure instrumentals. Not one to depend on one side his sport, the Atlanta artist and Money Set consultant dietary supplements his innate vocal skills with intelligent metaphors and lyrics, giving him with a well-rounded presence.
41. Invoice $aber – Bitch You Gon See (prod. Discent)
Buffalo, NY
With an unmistakable, guttural movement, Buffalo’s Invoice $aber has efficiently paved his personal lane by mixing lure, conventional hip-hop, emo rap, and a quasi-metal aesthetic to create an ominous persona. Facilitated by his deep voice, Invoice $aber’s music is adamantly distinctive; its results are equal elements attractive, raucous, and stimulating.
42. $NOT – Xanax Recordsdata (prod. 203SANTI)
Lake Value, FL
Already with one seven-figure-streamed Spotify tune below his belt (“GOSHA”), the Floridian rapper $NOT is making a powerful case for why he deserves to be one this yr’s most studied abilities. $NOT creates a darkish soundscape by pairing his spoken-word-esque movement with morose instrumentals.
43. Duce Mino x Traphouse Coach – Priceless (prod. Large Homie Beats)
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta’s Duce Mino is an thrilling artist who deploys an authoritative movement over basic lure instrumentals. Duce Mino is raring to manifest his musical desires. Fellow Atlanta artist Traphouse Coach is, as his identify suggests, a proud provider lure music. Enlisting a minimalist type, Traphouse is well-accustomed with the outdated adage “much less is extra”.
44. 00ro$hidollas – BMT (Large Cash Discuss) (prod. LeftHand)
Lawrenceville, GA
Popping out the Northside Atlanta, 00ro$hidollas is doing the area proud along with his head-bumping music. Exhibiting all indicators realizing methods to make successful, 00ro$hidollas has an instinctive skill to pattern commercially as steered by his lone Spotify observe, “You Was Unsuitable.”
45. $aint – Prepared Set Go (prod. BPayneBeats)
Atlanta, GA
Also referred to as Z6$AINT (ZONE 6 $AINT), the rising Atlanta artist combines attractive melodics with forthright raps. $aint brings an intrinsic stage ability to the sport. Maintain an ear out for the Basquiat’s Basement artist in 2019.
46. Willi.M Blake – Thousand x Thousand (feat. Redd Allen) (prod. Austen Nobles)
Woodbridge, VA
Influenced by the greats–like Nas, Jay Z, and Pusha T–Woodbridge, VA’s Willi.M Blake applies this conventional rap mindset to the trendy stage. Adhering to the concept that artwork imitates life, Willi. M Blake’s deep lyrics replicate his adolescent struggles. He creates resonating narratives for individuals to hunt refuge in.
47. MacNel – Entire Lotta (prod. OG Parker)
Atlanta, GA
Having already obtained manufacturing from CashMoney AP on his newest observe “New Life”, MacNel’s profession is f to a sizzling begin. The Atlanta artist enjoys a melodic aesthetic that matches securely within the budding lure wave.
48. de Apollo – Palms (prod. TheMillerChild)
Atlanta, GA
Showcasing a melodic aspect lure, de Apollo is a soulful singer-rapper hybrid who creates dualistic music. Whether or not he’s dressing up his vocals with auto-tune or singing unencumbered, the Atlanta hyphenate constantly comes by means of with hits.
49. Langston Hughes III – What I Do (prod. B73Music)
Charleston, SC
Langston Hughes III’s roots within the South Carolina music scene and hip-hop tradition as a complete run fairly deep. As a bunch going below a special moniker, LHIII had already earned their stripes within the trade when a European vinyl distributor approached them within the 2010s to inquire a few lengthy out–print album. Unbeknownst to the trio, that they had a cult following abroad, and so they started recording new music ficially as Langston Hughes III and at the moment are experiencing a renascence of their careers as artists.
50. xanprincess – Physique Child (prod. FMG)
Atlanta, GA
Xanprincess doesn’t care what you suppose–she’s right here to make music on her personal phrases. And it’s with that self-assuredness that the younger Atlanta artist is ready to create fearless music that pulses with authenticity.
51. Nesha Nycee – 2 True (prod. RunnaJay)
Atlanta, GA
Born in St. Louis, MO, Nesha Nycee later relocated to Atlanta–the regional seedling to her musical pursuit. What began as a cathartic train at nine-years-old has blossomed right into a full-fledge profession, culminating in profitable rap competitions at solely 18-years-old.
52. Enkay47 – On My Personal (prod. Trunxks)
Boise, ID
22-year-old Idaho native Enkay47 spits in a managed frenzy that finds him condensing a number of matters into layered rhymes. The spectacular lyricist, Enkay is placing on for his state and placing large numbers on the board with every launch.
Govt Producer for iHipHop Distribution: Chuck Wilson
Govt Producers for A3C: Brian Knott & Mike Walbert
A&R: Jeremy Gerson
A&R Scouts: Zach Hurwitz, J Sensible, Chris Isidori
Cowl Artwork: TTK
Product Supervisor: Jeremy Gerson
Mastered by: Joseph Colmenero
Particular Thanks: Vince Phillips, Benjamin Groisman, Donn Benjamin, Reflection Music Group, Giuseppe Zappala, Dilan Ames, Premeir Jones, HotNewHipHop, HipHopDX, No Jumper, Elevator