Atlanta was jammed packed this weekend for the annual A3C Festival. The festival celebrated its 10th year anniversary with speaking panels, artist showcases, art and more. RESPECT. had photographer Zaakirah Muhammad on site to capture all of the events excitement. Check out the photo set below and let us know what your favorite part of A3C was!

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The Mike Jones spirit will always be alive in rap. The latest iteration comes courtesy of rap duo A.Dd+, who hail from Dallas. Rapping over hypnotic and twinkly production from DJ Burn One, Slim Gravy and Paris Pershun describe their journeys and their initial doubters, who are conveniently coming around at the same time they are blowing up. It’s a familiar story in rap and in the arts in general, but A.Dd+ breathe some new life into it. More than just observing how people have changed, they command these shifty folks to fuck off. They also use their flows to bring out the nuances of the beat. Listen below.

And check out some of their older stuff, like this song which plays with the melody of Britney Spears‘ “Toxic.”

(via The Fader)

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A few weeks ago, it was announced that Steve Aoki had signed Florida-bred emcee Will Brennan to his label Dim Mak.  Then, we also got the new track from Brennan produced by DJ Burn One, in the form of “Pressure.”  With the track, Brennan explains his mission statement telling listeners who he is and who he wishes to be.  With his new track, “Bet That” Brennan hooks up with his label mate Keys N Krates for production.  This track is Brennan‘s first collaboration with label mates.  For the track, Brennan once again takes a introspective view talking about his transformation from child to the emcee we see today.  I’m definitely a fan of Brennan and can’t wait to see what else he has coming in the works.

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Following his last release in the form of visuals for “Let’s Play Liar Liar” to commemorate his signing with Steve Aoki’s label, Dim Mak Records, Florida grown emcee Will Brennan is releasing his new track “Pressure.”  For the song, Brennan hooks up with producer DJ Burn One for a song blending a Regina Spektor sample with a New Orleans vibe.  The production of the song also contains a live guitar solo by Ricky Fontaine and keyboard solo laid out by Walt Live.  The song as Brennan explains is a mission statement speaking to who he is and who he wants to be.

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DJ Burn One was born to make country-rap tunes. A native of Hapeville, Georgia, DJ Burn One grew up surrounded by country and pop. Now rooted in Atlanta, he’s made his name dropping tapes and cutting records. With his production taking off, his sound expanding and his profile on the rise, it’s DJ Burn One’s time to shine.

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