The release of Stankonia Sessions Mixtape proves that hip-hop’s new blood pendulum, where creativity coalesces around young talent, has once again shifted to Atlanta. Headed by production teams the Grammy-nominated The Flush and SMKA the #NewAtlanta is deeply informed by the city’s rich history—Stankonia Studios has produced some of the greatest records of all-time—but with a movement defined by shaping the future of sound. One glance at the nation-spanning tracklist proves this, as new artists like Two9, Go Dreamer, Emilio Rojas and Boldy James collaborate with some serious veteran acts: Slum Villiage, Rapper Big Pooh, CunninLynguists, Bizarre and more.
From the bassed-out blunt ride of “Swisha” to the feel-good double-time banger “Turn Around,” Stankonia Sessions is a tour-de-force through hip-hop that simultaneously feels familiar and brand spankin’ new. Recorded during the 2011 A3C Hip-Hop Festival, Stankonia Sessions is held together by the infection and undeniably unique production of The Flush and SMKA, two teams ready to bring their city back to the forefront.

1. Los, Thurz, Skyzoo & Ro Spit – The Sparks (Prod. The Flush)
2. King Chip, Boldy James, Two9 & Peechie Green – Swisha (Prod. SMKA)
3. Slum Village, Rapper Big Pooh & J. Pinder – Turn Around (Prod. The Flush)
4. Gerald Walker, Chuuwee & J.Nics – Talkin Bout (Prod. SMKA)
5. CunninLynguists, Big Pooh & Torae – Take It Down (Prod. The Flush)
6. Neako, Jus Nice & Young Swift – Hands (Prod. SMKA)
7. Phil Ade, Scolla & Willie J Peso – Bossin (Prod. The Flush)
8. Planet VI, G-Scott & Shawn Chrys – Doin Here (Prod. SMKA)
9. Bizarre, Jarren Benton, Big T & Go Dreamer – The B.A.S.S. Act 1 (Prod. The Flush)
10. Eric Biddiens & Toki Wright – Strangers (Prod. SMKA)
11. Emilio Rojas, Aleon Craft – Ex-Games (Prod. The Flush)
12. Los Rakas & Willy J Peso – Poppin’ (Prod. SMKA)
13. Kris Kasanova, Dee Goodz, Scolla & Marv Won – Knew Dat (Prod. SMKA)

Stankonia Sessions 2012 A3C Edition (Mixtape)