Today, the A3C Festival & Conference and iHipHop Distribution release the seventh annual A3C compilation album, A3C Volume 7. A3C Volume 7 marks the seventh year that the A3C Festival & Conference and iHipHop Distribution have come together, continuing the highly-regarded series. The A3C compilation series has played an important role within the genre, as an indicator to help determine which artists will establish themselves in the ever-changing hip-hop landscape. Artists from past compilations have include G-Eazy, Curren$y, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T, Vince Staples, Ab-Soul, A$AP Rocky, Danny Brown, Underachievers, Smoke DZA, Trademark Da Skydiver, Freddie Gibbs, Sir Michael Rocks, Alex Wiley, Mick Jenkins, Dave East, Thouxanbanfauni, Robb Bank$, Michael Christmas, Tunji Ige, Manolo Rose, and Trinidad James, and more. Because of the success of past artists that have appeared on A3C, the compilation has received recognition from numerous outlets including Apple, as its editors raved, “the A&R rep has done a commendable job, cherry-picking some of the most promising, would-be rap stars from countless wannabes.” This year’s compilation presents the foremost emerging artists with 49 tracks from the newest generation of hip-hop’s torchbearers. Artists appearing on A3C Volume 7 include Kodie Shane, Yung Booke (Hustle Gang), Yung Bans, Lucki, Terrance Escobar, Squidnice, Trizz, Mir Fontane, Rolling Stone P, Nell, Meko Supreme, Lil West, Caleborate, Cookie Money, Jimmy Wopo, Kamiyada+, ITSOKYTOCRY, Chuuwee, Calev, Solomonilla, Trippy Tha Kid, Smrtdeath, BigBabyGucci, Johnny Apollo, King Z3US, Brudda Haitian and many more. “Compiling these tracks was truly a nationwide, team effort this year and we want to thank A3C, all of the artists, A&R’s, scouts, managers, producers, lawyers and media partners that have helped us make what we believe is our best compilation of young talent to date. Armed with the massive power of new streaming technology, a new generation has taken over hip-hop and made it their own and we believe that this is a beautiful thing. We are particularly proud that this year’s compilation includes so many women. Enjoy the music, share the music, playlist the music and please support these artists.” — Chuck Wilson, Executive Producer A3C Volume 7 is now available worldwide via A3C / iHipHop Distribution PURCHASE / STREAM A3C VOLUME 7 AT ALL RETAILERS: STREAM A3C VOLUME 7 ON SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/ihiphop-distribution/sets/a3c-volume-7-in-stores-now/ Tracklist 01. Bailey Abbott – “Here Now” (p###. Bailey Abbott) Springfield, OH Bailey Abbott is a 17-year-old singer/songwriter out of Springfield, OH who is keen on representing for her hometown through generating compelling rhymes with a unique flow. 02. Yutes – “Trap Don Dadas” (p###. prodbykendox) Kingston, Jamaica A talented hip-hop duo out of Kingston, Jamiaca, Yutes is a duo comprised of brothers ChrisNewImage and Santris. Looking to capitalize on their innate abilities, the brothers have recently move to the US to convert their music dreams into a reality. 03. Johnny Apollo – “Count It All Up” (p###. Johnny Apollo) Atlanta, GA Looking to diversify himself from the crowded Atlanta music scene, rising rapper, Jonny Apollo, relies on intense, energetic sonics to help carve out his hip-hop pocket. 04. Yung Booke – “Like Woah” (p###. Boxhead) Atlanta, GA A musical stalwart, Yung Booke been making the rounds on the underground hip-hop circuit. While developing his sound and climbing the ladder, the Atlanta-based emcee has emerged as part of Hustle Gang, and collaborated with legendary artists, like T.I., Young Thug, and Future. 05. Brudda Haitian – “Max Out” (p###. Deraj Global) Warner Robins, GA Georgia’s Brudda Haitian has been grinding arduously towards his musical goals. No stranger to putting forth maximum effort, Haitan began generating legitimate buzz with his 2016 single, “Gone Bad”. Set on continuing that momentum, “Max Out” continues the upstart’s musical ascent. 06. Lucki – “Play” (p###. Forza) Chicago, IL A student of the game and a product of his environment, Lucki delivers an enticing sound predicated on a blending of traditional Chicago drill music with soulful accents. 07. Yung Bans – “Ain’t Know” (p###. Soldado) Atlanta, GA Atlanta keeps churning out talent, and Yung Bans is no exception. The 18-year-old rapper has collaborated with great talent, including: XXXTENTACION, Playboi Carti, Smokepurpp, Lil Pump, and Ski Mask The Sump God. 08. BigBabyGucci – “I Ain’t Never Comin Down” (p###. Joe Dirt) Nashville, TN Nashville’s BigBabyGucci delivers a distinct aesthetic that hinges upon his woozy bars and sonics. Putting on for the south, BigBabyGucci has garnered an impressive following that bodes well for his future. 09. ITSOKTOCRY – “Evangelion” (feat. Superlove) (p###. Boy Floss) Denver, CO Hailing from Denver, CO, ITSOKTOCRY uses a combination of vivid imagery and genre-bending sonics to formulate his eccentric style and to separate himself from hip-hop’s rising talent pool. 10. Kodie Shane – “Bounce Back” (p###. Bradlea Roi) Atlanta, GA Kodie Shane, the 18 year-old who is breaking barriers for female artists in Atlanta. Kodie, who is a frequent collaborator and an official member of Lil Yachty’s Sailing Team, has made waves this year with her debut EP Zero Gravity which was followed by Back From the Future EP in August. She has been profiled in The FADER’s GenF as well as Pitchfork’s Rising columns. Kodie performed at this year’s A3C Festival after coming off of 32 days on tour with Yachty and 23 dates with Lil Uzi Vert. 11. ellen o – “Every Day” (feat. Smoke DZA) (p###. ellen o) Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn’s ellen o is a classically trained artist who injects her highbrow musicality into the music landscape. Combining numerous tonal elements while orbiting her EDM soul, ellen o distills her eclectic background into a sonically pleasing product. You/Sonata, ellen’s Babygrande Records debut, was released in November 2017. 12. Rolling Stone P – “Hooligans” (p###. Air Kalo) Newark, NJ No stranger to the grind, Rolling Stone P is a proud New Jersey-based rapper who uses a raspy flow carried out over upbeat, trap-centric production to formulate an undeniable allure. 13. Surfwav.Eatn – “Chalk” (p###. Omni Watts) Atlanta, GA Floating above his airy, cloud-style raps stands Atlanta’s Surfwav.Eatn. With a strong online musical presence, Surfwav.Eatn continues to put forth the effort to rise the ranks. 14. Drako Atlanta, GA Finding great success with his hit single “Watch Me Do It,” which […]
