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The 10th annual ONE Musicfest provided festivalgoers a glimpse of some of the most impactful artists to shape urban culture. Held at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, the two-day festival featured artists, including Pharrell, Usher, Lil Nas X, Rick Ross, Raphael Saadiq, Wu-Tang Clan, DMX, and Three 6 Mafia. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the…

ONE Musicfest founder J Carter shares his top 10 favorite moments from the festival as the 10 year anniversary approaches: 2010 — “Common performed and De La Soul as well. Common was supposed to perform for like 45 minutes and he probably performed for close to 90 minutes, interacting with the crowd, doing freestyles. That…

ONE Musicfest, the largest two-day urban progressive music festival in the Southeast is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Rolling out spoke with J. Carter, the founder of ONE Musicfest, about what makes it special. How are you able to promote ONE Musicfest and get people to come out? I think the benefit of what…

Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights mix-masters recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. DJ DiBia$e, aka The Million Dollar DJ, has developed a unique appreciation for all genres of music. As the tour DJ for Big K.R.I.T as well as an event promoter and producer, he represents the…

In 2006, T.I. was at the top of his game. He starred in the film, ATL, released a Grammy Award-winning song, “What You Know,” and was nominated for a Grammy for his album King. One of the top songs from King proved to be “Top Back.” The song, produced by Mannie Fresh, featured a strong 808…

Stand-up comedian Lil Duval, who has successfully transitioned into music, appeared as a guest performer at the 2018 ONE Musicfest. Atlanta rapper T.I. was crushing his set on Day 2 of ONE Musicfest Sunday, 9. The crowd was hyped to hear the rapper perform some of his classic hits and upcoming music. The highlight of…

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Music festival season is here and this past weekend, ONE Musicfest was the place to be in Atlanta. While the festival is primarily about the music, the audience was also filled with fashion-forward people of varying tastes and styles. While we loved the street style embraced by many in the crowd, it was even more exciting to see what the…

2 Chainz stands as a great example of how to reinvent your brand. In 2007, 2 Chainz was known as Tity Boi and one half of the group Playaz Circle. The duo was signed to Ludacris’ DTP record label, but they weren’t much of a priority. When their debut album, Supply & Demand, was released, it only sold…

Music has a special way of bringing people together. Each year, ONE Musicfest in Atlanta brings couples, families, friends and even strangers together for two days to celebrate urban music, culture, fashion, and art. People can come out vibe to music and leave the stresses of their daily lives outside the festival gates. This year,…

Each year for the past nine years, ONE Musicfest has highlighted the music of the past, present and future. The festival has grown immensely since its humble beginnings to become a staple on the Atlanta music scene. This year, the festival switched things up by bringing in twice the number of artists and hosting the two-day…

Big Boi hit the stage wearing his signature General Patton military jacket, aviator sunglasses, a dookie rope gold chain and a baseball cap. The veteran wordsmith took no time getting into the mix. He immediately ripped through the song catalogue from his group Outkast, including “Rosa Parks” and “So Fresh, So Clean,” among others, before launching…

The ONE Musicfest has become one of the fastest-growing music festivals in the nation. Presented by founder J. Carter, the festival has featured memorable moments and acts, such as the Dungeon Family reunion, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and Scarface. The 2018 ONE Musicfest will continue to amaze and entertain at Central Park on Sept. 8…

Nine years ago, Atlanta club promoter J Carter set out on a journey to create an urban music festival that would highlight prominent acts of the past, present and future. Although it was a remarkable idea, many music industry insiders believed that it was too far-fetched for him to achieve. “I thought the culture needed…

Kilo Ali stands as one of the true legends of Atlanta rap. Before Atlanta’s hip-hop movement captured the nation’s attention, Kilo Ali stood out as one of the top artists in the city during the 1980s. At the time, Atlanta did not have a strong presence in rap, and urban radio in the local market…

ONE Musicfest reached new heights with this year’s festival. Held at the Lakewood Amphitheater, the festival featured acts such as Jill Scott, Migos, Damian Marley, Yasiin Bey, and Too Short. But beyond the top acts, fashion and festival style played a major role. From the artists and fans, we highlight the best style moments of…

Jill Scott, Yasiin Bey, Migos take 2017 ONE Musicfest to new heights.

The ONE Musicfest continues to be one of the top premier festivals in the nation. The festival reached new heights this year with a line-up that included Jill Scott, Yasiin Bey, Migos, Damian Marley, and Too Short to name a few. Held at Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia, rolling out was on hand to capture…

The ONE Musicfest has become one of the fastest growing music festivals in the nation. Presented by founder J. Carter, the festival has featured memorable moments and acts such as the Dungeon Family reunion, Nas, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, and Scarface. The 2017 ONE Musicfest will continue to amaze and entertain at Lakewood Amphitheatre on…

ONE Musicfest is the Southeast’s largest annual urban progressive music festival featuring a diverse range of music that includes everything from classic and next generation hip-hop, and soulful R&B, to alternative and rock.