A-TOWN MIKE Offers His Insight Into Atlanta’s Music Scene and Culture
A-Town Mike, shot by Zachary Artiste
A-Town Mike, one of Atlanta’s premier host, music promotors, and producers offers his insight into Atlanta’s music scene and expertise for new and independent artists going forward. Earning his start as a kid in Atlanta, he was first introduced to music the classic way - hands and feet to the ground, moving amongst the people and pushing crowds directly into functions, filling the spaces that powered Atlanta’s nightlife. While building his own platform, he’s worked alongside some of Atlanta’s best, witnessing the rise of hip-hop’s most beloved artists from the likes of T.I. to Jeezy, and building cultural influence throughout Atlanta with reputable individuals like OG Clay and Atlanta Falcons very own Andre Rison. A-Town Mike directly cultivated the stripes he utilizes today that garner him the respect as one of Atlanta’s best, not online or digital, but truly through the tangible links that connect people everyday. A-Town Mike currently drives one of Atlanta’s biggest forces in breaking new artists as the host of the legendary Blue Flame Lounge and not only there, wherever A-Town Mike lands is an opportunity to push new and exciting music into any space.
With that earned knowledge and skill, he now takes his turn to offer his insight into Atlanta’s culture and music scene. Currently, Atlanta somewhat faces the challenge of “who’s next”, and gaining the next-up spot isn’t as easy as it may seem. Many independent artists today feel as if they are highly talented, but talent alone doesn’t break you into the overall market. As we discuss here in our first ZAEDITORIAL, it is important that new and independent artists not only take their craft serious, but the elements that drive the business forward as well. Hear A-Town Mike speak, not just for face value of who he is, but for what’s needed for new artists going forward, directly from the man who wields the power to break music at any given moment. When opportunity arises, be ready, be prepared, Atlanta will continue to push culture and the music industry forward - will you be the next one to break?
