Da Beatminerz consist of two brothers from Bushwick, Brooklyn: DJ Evil D and Mr. Walt. The two are responsible for some of Hip Hop’s most inspiring beats. Starting their career with Black Moon, the duo have made beats for the likes of Smif-N-Wessun, Heltah Skeltah, O.C., Black Star, Nas, Big Daddy Kane and M.O.P.

After having Souls of Mischief in 2007, we figured it would be a nice follow up to have Del in 2008. I should note that A-Plus made it both years. Del has managed to stay relevant for the entirety of 20-year-long hip hop career. He’s known both for his solo work, and for the music that he put out with Hieroglyphics.

(I’m going with the spelling off the Hieroglyphics website by-the-way)

One of the most influential Hip Hop producers of all time, and arguable the best producer to ever touch a mic. Hailing from the Boogie Down BX, Diamond D is one of the founding members of D.I.T.C. and can take credit for helping launch the careers of Big L, and Fat Joe.
Diamond D was first spotted backstage at the A3C in 2008 but made his stage debut in 2009 at the Duck Down showcase.

Coming strait outta DC, Diamond District keeps the boom bap sound alive and thrivin in the 21st century. Composed of producer Oddisee and Emcees YU and XO, rocked the stage at the Icehouse in 09 with A3C Alums Tanya Morgan as well as the Five spot for Perfect Attendence. Go cop their album In The Ruff. You won’t regret it.

Originally from Savannah, DJ Lord has been down with A3C since day one. Catch him on tour with Public Enemy and spinning wax at your favorite spot in the ATL. To find out more about him, pick “DJ Lord- The Turntable Chronicles” Be sure to buy him a drink. More than likely you’ll probably owe him one.

“CANNON… CANNON… STEPS BACK!” If you’ve heard these thunderous drops before on your favorite mixtapes then you are no stranger to Don Cannon. For those that aren’t an introduction is in order. This ATLien by way of Philly has been a strong presence of the Atlanta hip hop scene for the past five years. This DJ/Producer is a former Aphilliate (A super collection of DJ’s that include Drama and Sense) and has co-hosted many of the Gangsta Grillz series of tapes as well as his own. Cannon has recently been a judge on A3C’s iStandard showcase providing feedback for a new generation of beatsmiths. He has produced for the likes of Young Jeezy, Cool Kids and Outkast. He also owns a skate shop in little five points with pro-skater Stevie Williams called Sk8tique

Debuting on the scene with his mixtape “Diary of an ATL Brave”, Donnis has making waves since rockin with us at the Five Spot in 09 for Perfect Attendence. Recently signed to Atlantic, be sure to check out his Fashionably Late mixtape dropping soon.

El Da Sensei first started his career with the classic NJ hip hop group, The Artifacts, and is best known for the certified hip hop classic Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Since the late 90’s El has consistently put out outstanding solo material including Relax, Relate, Release, on Seven Heads and The Unusual, on Fat Beats.

Fresh Daily is part of the new generation of MCs coming out of New York. Along with fellow A3Cers Homeboy Sandman and Senor Kaos, Fresh Daily is currently on the High Water Music roster.
Good music, dope flows, fresh tees and kicks define the personal style of Brooklyn native Fresh Daily, a rising lyricist who is taking an impressive multifaceted approach to Hip Hop – Read Fresh Daily’s Profile
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eppin Detroit and the Stones Throw crew, Guilty Simpson pulls no punches in his rhymes and his stage presence is phenominal. Guilty rocked with us back in 08 at the CW. Be sure to check his album “Ode to the Ghetto”, his upcoming project with Mad Lib called OJ Simpson and super group Random Axe with Sean Price and Black Milk.