Building upon last year’s extraordinary compilation album, the A3C Hip-Hop Festival has once again partnered with iHipHop Distribution to bring a diverse array of new hip-hop to fans across the globe with A3C Volume 3. Last year’s album, A3C Volume 2, built upon 2011’s innovative compilation to showcase a new wave of premier talent from across the country.
Between A3C Volume 1 and A3C Volume 2, the compilation series has been influential within the genre, serving as a barometer for what artists will become renowned staples in the ever-changing hip-hop landscape. Past compilation artists include Trinidad James, Rockie Fresh, Big K.R.I.T, Danny Brown, Freddie Gibbs, Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Twelvy, OCD: Moosh & Twist, Chase N. Cash, Trademark Da Skydiver, Jarren Benton, Boldy James, Curren$y, G-Eazy, Smoke DZA, Cory Gunz, 9th Wonder, XV, Da$h, and Phony Ppl, just to name a few. For this reason, last year’s compilation was praised by iTunes, 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.†A3C Volume 3 will follow in its predecessor’s footsteps by once again showcasing over 50 artists on one massive compilation.
The first single from A3C Volume 3 is “Wreal Niggaz†by the flourishing Brooklyn MC, Ken Rebel. In the past year, Ken has received praise for his R.E.B.E.L. mixtape, which solidified his style of taking hip-hop back to the essence, while presenting his own unique perspective on coming up in New York City. Ken has also received praise for his fashion sense from publications such as Complex. Both avenues of acclaim intersect in the music video for “Wreal Niggaz” featuring Emani. The video is truly a representation of the New York scene, from its braggadocio street corner rhymes to its prominent nod to streetwear culture. The treatement for “Wreal Niggaz” was written by Ken, who also produced the track, and the video was shot Joshua Irby and edited by Jonathan Williams.
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