1,200+ People Pulled Up for PBrown's ATL Record Pool
If you needed a reminder that Atlanta's music scene is still one of the strongest in the country, PBrown's ATL Record Pool delivered.
More than 1,200 artists, DJs, producers, managers, media members, and music professionals RSVP'd and packed out Club Atmosphere for another night of networking, education, and discovering new talent. Whether you came to shake hands, get your music heard, or just reconnect with people you haven't seen in a while, there was plenty happening from the moment the doors opened.
The day featured industry panels, DJ listening sessions, live performances, and a headline appearance from Finesse2Tymes, while some of the city's most respected voices spent the evening listening to records and sharing game with independent artists.
Among those in the building were TJ Chapman, Tony Neal, Big Bank, Tia Culver, DJ Samo, DJ Hollywood ATL, and plenty of other familiar faces who continue to help move Atlanta's independent music scene forward.
This year's Record Pool also felt a little different.
Just days before the event, the industry lost DJ Bigga Rankin. For years, Bigga wasn't just someone who attended these events—he was one of the people who helped make them matter. He showed up, supported independent artists, broke records, and somehow always found time to encourage the next generation. Walking into the room and not seeing him there was something a lot of people quietly noticed.
"Twenty years ago, when I started Makin' It, I'd go to these types of events looking for new artists. Now I mostly go to see old friends. The last time I saw Bigga and got a chance to catch up with him was at last year's Record Pool. Yeah, it's a networking event, but it's also like a family reunion."
— Kelby Cannick, Founder of Makin' It
That's probably the best way to describe what PBrown has built over the years.
Yes, artists come hoping to meet DJs. DJs come looking for records. Managers connect with promoters. Media outlets discover new stories. But after so many years, it's become bigger than business. It's one of those rare events where people who have spent years building the culture all end up in the same room catching up before getting back to work.
If you're an artist, events like this are a reminder that relationships still matter. Your next opportunity probably isn't coming from a DM—it starts with showing up, introducing yourself, and putting your music in front of the right people.
Another successful ATL Record Pool is in the books, and judging by the turnout, it's still one of the best places in the city to connect with the people helping shape what's next.
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