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WESTSIDE GUNN just dropped SUPREME BLIENTELE aka GOD IS THE GREATEST aka CHRIS BENOIT . This 17 track masterpiece features guest appearances by Elzhi, Busta Rhymes , Roc Marciano , Anderson .Paak , Conway The Machine , Benny , Crimeapple , Jadakiss and Keisha Plum . The production is managed by some of hip-hop's best including 9th Wonder , Alchemist , Harry Fraud , Pete Rock , Daringer and Statik Selektah . Source: A3C

A3C and iHipHop Distribution are proud to release the annual A3C compilation album, A3C Volume 7 , which marks the seventh year of the highly-regarded series. Artists 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. Source: A3C

This year’s A3C Volume 6 is now available worldwide. Artists on the album include SD , Young Roddy , A-F-R-O , Kur , Felly , ThouxanbanFauni , Merkules , Mcevoy , Hus Kingpin , Zak Downtown , Chester Watson , Mpulse , Lex Lavo , Oswin Benjamin , El Prez , Hi-Rez , Saga , Da Villins , Gio Martin , C-Money , RetroI$Awesome , Malc Stewy , and Rozewood , among others. ***Thanks to A3C for sending***

R.A.R.E. Nation sends this documentary of Palermo Stone 's rare behind-the-scenes footage of how an indie artist makes an A3C trip possible. From the travel arrangements, to the show designs, to the day-to-day, to the performance, nothing is a given and the fact that so many artists make this journey is a testament to their passion and persistence. Palermo Stone 's The 2nd Coming is available now on all major outlets and can be purchased on iTunes or streamed via Soundcloud at these links: iTunes : tinyurl.com/T2Citunes  SoundCloud : tinyurl.com/T2Cstream

A3C is proud to present a screening of the documentary  Nas: Time is Illmatic  followed by a Q & A with the filmmakers. The film covers the making of Nas' 1994 album  Illmatic , often hailed as the greatest hip-hop album of all times, and the timeless themes that have kept both the album and Nas relevant for so many years. After the film screening, we'll be joined by director One9, writer Erik Parker, and producer Martha Diaz for a   discussion about  the making of the film, the inspirations behind it, and on the scope and influence of Nas'  Illmatic .  Friday, Oct 10th at 3:00pm #A3Cfilm A3C All-Access of VIP Pass Required [ Buy Today ]

Last month the friends at A3C ( http://www.a3cfestival.com ) invited TeamBackPack to Atlanta for their annual hip-hop festival. It was an amazing week. Artists flew in from all over the world to contribute to the hip-hop culutre at venues throughout the city. We took advantage of the talent available and got some great episodes out of it, including this one produced by Mikey Fresh . ***Thanks to SMKA for sending***