Atlanta artist, producer and engineer Cliff Icon talks generating income from music, founding WE.S.A., building #weindyatl, marketing himself and getting into the right rooms.

Lady La has been steadily building momentum, and her latest releases are showing exactly where she’s headed next.

October is starting with a packed Friday and at The Campaign ATL - just know you’ll always discover music from artists you know or artists you’ve never even heard of.

Quavo releases his new 14-track album QRÖMELIFE, executive produced by Pharrell Williams and featuring Offset, Future, Lil Baby, Tyler, The Creator, T.I. and more.

Atlanta rapper Luh Nae is building momentum through consistent releases, collaborations with PLUTO and Dreek Jones, visuals and a personality-first approach.

From Johnny Venus and EARTHGANG to Landstrip Chip, PLUTO and Zaytoven, here are five Atlanta-connected releases worth hearing this week.

Big Moochie Grape and Zaytoven joined forces for GRAPETOVEN, released September 25. The 11-song project connects Big Moochie Grape’s Memphis energy with Zaytoven’s signature production style, making it one of the bigger rap releases hitting this week.

PLUTO kept her 2026 momentum going with “Hella trim,” released September 19. The track runs just over three minutes and gives listeners another new record from an artist whose name has continued appearing across Atlanta’s current music conversation.

Atlanta artist Landstrip Chip linked with Pusha T for “Sin For Me,” released September 24. The record pairs Chip’s melodic delivery with Pusha T’s sharper rap presence over production credited to OG Parker, Aye YB and T-WiLL.

Atlanta duo EARTHGANG returned this week with “Cool Me Down,” released September 21. The record adds another entry to the duo’s 2026 run and keeps their sound moving between alternative hip-hop, soul and Atlanta-rooted creativity.

Johnny Venus continues stepping into his solo era with “SARAHTONIN,” a new release featuring INK and Alissia.

Releasing music is only the beginning. Learn how independent artists can use content, ads, playlists, interviews and consistent promotion to turn fans into consumers.

From Luh Nae and Fattsmaxx to Yung Wolf, PLUTO and Breskii, here are 10 Atlanta songs currently getting attention across the city.

Meet Atlanta artist Heartakeher, whose records like “Zesto’s” and “Buckhead Baby” turn real-life experiences and Atlanta culture into relatable music.

Meet Atlanta-based independent artist E-K, whose music blends smooth melodies, bold personality and versatility into replayable records.

Atlanta rapper Noodah05 returns with Champion Story, a 16-track project blending classic trap influence with a modern sound.

Akeem Ali continues his signature Texture Tape series with The Texture Tape 3, an 11-track project released in July 2026.

Atlanta-based rapper Hooper James continues building momentum in 2026 through new releases, touring, collaborations and his latest single “Wham!”