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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.

For years, 4NRhythm had the talent — but like a lot of independent artists, he was watching from the sidelines.

He sat on the Makin’ It email list for nearly six years before finally deciding to invest in himself and become a Professional Mimber. Less than a year later, the results speak for themselves.

Once he plugged into the platform and started moving with intention, things began to line up. His music started reaching the right ears, and that led to real opportunities:

The Vital Movement is a weekly open mic in Atlanta’s Little Five Points that has quickly become a cornerstone of the city’s independent creative scene. Founded in early 2024 by conscious rapper and Mimber Megaciph, the event was created to provide a consistent and welcoming space for artists to perform, connect, and grow. After launching, he partnered with venue owner America, who provided the space to bring the vision to life.

Many jokes, memes, and arguments have been made following "The Slap heard around the world." While some disagree with Will Smith's actions at the 94th annual Academy Awards, many in the culture applauded his decision to walk on stage and "slap the shit" out of Chris Rock.

Rock's fans quickly took to the internet to support the comedian, pointing out he was simply making a joke. "Whether you found it funny or not, he's an artist on stage doing his job, and Smith was 100% out of line."

A couple years back, I ended up sitting next to someone from Spotify on a flight to Austin for SxSW. I had no idea who she was at the time but decided to pick her brain for an article I was working on. Ironically, the article was about the possibility of streaming services replacing major labels. As we discussed the huge door that streaming services opened for independents, she made a statement that I totally agreed with but still found completely unnerving.

With her latest single, "Marriott", impacting radio across the country, Lyrica Anderson, sat down with Kelby Cannick, the pubisher of Makin' It Magazine, to discuss her latest project "Bad Hair Day" and share details about her journey through the industry.

What's discussed in this interview: