Atlanta is a city with events, showcases, and industry mixers on the daily. Atlanta is now like a New York and Los Angeles. It’s a mecca of music right now. Artist come from all around the country to come to Atlanta. Just to be apart of the networking grounds. It’s a lot to do, but it doesn’t mean everything is good. You have a lot of people who throw events to collect money. Then you have events that are for the culture. That’s the start of deciding who events to attend. A showcase could land you in a room full of artist performing for each other. Atlanta only has about 5 good events you will want to attend as an artist or someone in the music industry period.
I actually got to attend one lit event. Shout out to J.Wise for getting me to come out for this one. The event itself is hands down one of the best around for indie artist. But it’s bigger than just being indie. You have Sponsors, A8R’s, DJ’s, Producer, and the culture all in one spot. When I arrived it felt like a hidden club. The area is huge and it’s a big bonfire on the festivity grounds. This is a one stop shop for a party goer. You have food, a bonfire, fashion, alcohol, and a ramp for skateboarding. How can you go wrong in an atmosphere like this one.
J.Wise the founder of Playlist Party is all for the culture. Being in tune with the Atlanta community. Bridging the gap from with youth to the OG’s. It’s a team effort and I’m sure it’s a lot of people who I’m leaving off that helped put this event together. One thing for sure, I hope it’s more to come. Playlist Party made a name for itself by throwing events at the Department Store off Edgewood. Basically bringing the culture to Edgewood. But now things have changed. Playlist Party is a moving function. It’s like a pop-up and you just have to be ready. Usually it’s held at Stankonia Studios out in Atlanta. Stankonia Studios is run by Outkast.
The performance side of things were next level. I’m talking a long list of artist on the rise. Some are signed with situations and some are really indie trying to make a way. Acts like Soufside Angel, Caleb Brown, Rickie Rich, Sammy Surf and Skipper Jones got the crowd hyped up early. Every artist that performed at this event created a stage presence in some way. Either from their lyrics, energy, or fashion. But then it was those artist that came and mobbed out on the stage with their crew. Jimmy The Rocket brought out Atlanta vet Alley Boy. RobinHoodTra brought out an entire army. To see and hear so many different types of music in one spot was amazing. Soulful alternative R&B acts like 7AM and Daisey Lee connected with the audience through harmonies and notes. Then acts like E Chapo and Johnny Apollo really had the stage and the crowd rocking. Felt like a Lil Pump show for a sec. You can tell they perform on the regular, and their teams are ready to see them win. Then Baltimore rapper Svnday came with a set that will make you pay attention. His lyrics carry subject matter that deserves your attention.
Again all these artist shared the same stage. And you have to understand you had skaters skateboarding. Backwoods sponsoring the event, and Hendricks Gin floating around in cups. This is a vibe you can’t just find on the normal. The performances didn’t stop just yet. Chilly Chills came out like he had something to prove. He had one of the best performances of the night. From the fashion, music, and performance he shut it down. Landstrip Chip brought out Ear Drummers artist Eearz. Runway Richie killed his set and represented for all the dope boys. Lil James hit the stage fresh off his signing with Atlantic through Generation Now. He’s from Detroit and he graced the playlist Party stage with some D-Town drip. And you can’t forget about Uno Paydro. His future is looking bright as well. Producer rapper 2-17 is bringing back that Soulja Boy vibe with dancing. He even has a Fila track ready to. The host Annsleigh Denise did a great job keeping the show moving throughout the night. Very important part of the event is the host.
Overall, this was one of those events you would hate to miss. Felt like a festival more than an event. I arrived at 10pm and left at 3am. If I forgot to mention a few artist my apologies. Everyone there has what it takes to make it. If you are not performing at Bonfire ATL or Playlist Party you haven’t performed at the right place yet. The culture of the city is there. With a diverse audience all in one area with positive vibes. No drama, shows the city can unite and enjoy each other. The youth is alive and Playlist Party could become the next Rolling Loud concert series easily.
