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Inside Atlanta's Showcase Circuit: Where Artists Actually Get Seen
A working map of the rooms, hosts and monthly events where emerging Atlanta artists are building real audiences.
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CHI covered the arrivals, the performances and the conversations that happened after the cameras went down.
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Klazik
Adult Contemporary Hip Hop • Des Moines, IA
Award-winning lyricist and educator redefining modern rap as the face and voice of Adult Contemporary Hip Hop (ACHH).
Nova Rae
R&B • Atlanta, GA
Velvet-toned R&B with southern gospel roots and a modern edge.
Artist Spotlight
Klazik
Adult Contemporary Hip Hop • Des Moines, IA
Klazik is an award-winning recording artist, educator, and visionary redefining modern rap as the face and voice of Adult Contemporary Hip Hop (ACHH). Blending lyricism with mature storytelling, his music bridges generations — celebrating growth, resilience, and authenticity while inspiring purpose-driven artistry rooted in experience and evolution. An Iowa Music Award winner — Best Rap Performance (2022), Lyricist of the Year (2023) and the first-ever Adult Contemporary Hip Hop Artist Award (2024) — the Cleveland, Ohio native is now based in Des Moines, Iowa. His album Dominos is out now on all major streaming platforms.
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The CHI 5 is CHI Entertainment Network's signature interview format where artists and entertainment professionals answer five questions designed to reveal the real lessons behind building a successful career.
- 01
What are 5 of the biggest mistakes you think emerging artists make when trying to break into the music industry?
- 02
What are 5 things you wish you knew about the music business before you started?
- 03
What have been the 5 biggest lessons you've learned about building your career?
- 04
What are 5 key features an artist needs besides talent to succeed in today's music industry?
- 05
If you could give 5 pieces of advice to an artist watching this who is just getting started, what 5 important things would you tell them?
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Red Carpet
On the Scene · 2026
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On the Scene · 2026
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On the Scene · 2026
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Showcase sets, acoustic sessions and event footage from the artists we cover.
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The CHI 5 with Nova Rae
Nova Rae · August 22, 2026
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CHI ACCESS: Red Carpet in Midtown
Various · August 9, 2026
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Publishing Basics: Who Owns the Song You Just Wrote
Composition versus master, splits, co-writes and why a publishing administrator exists.
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Royalties
The Royalty Streams Independent Artists Miss Most
Mechanical, performance, neighbouring rights and where unclaimed money sits.
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Registering Your Copyrights, Step by Step
What registration does, what it costs and when to do it in your release timeline.
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What's Next
CHI Events
Showcases, listening parties, red carpets and networking nights — in person and online.
Networking
BLOW Industry Music Festival
October 11, 2026
Decatur
Artist performances and networking with music professionals, labels, DJs, producers and engineers.
Industry Event
Black Orchestral Network 2026 Summit
October 17, 2026
Atlanta Music Project, Atlanta
A full-day gathering with masterclasses, panels, performances and networking, focused on Black artistry and leadership in orchestral music.
Workshop
AI Music & Video Creator Weekend
October 17, 2026 – October 18, 2026
Cr8tive Lyfe Studios, Atlanta
A creator meetup and listening event with workshops on AI music, music business and marketing, music video creation and industry topics.
For Artists
CHI Opportunities
Showcases, open mics, competitions and workshops worth your time.
Showcase
Square Globe Studios Fall Showcase — Artist Slots
Square Globe Studios · Atlanta, GA
Deadline September 10, 2026
Open Mic
Open Mic Wednesdays
Westside Listening Room · Atlanta, GA
Deadline September 8, 2026
Workshop
Independent Artist Marketing Workshop
CHI Music Business Academy · Virtual
Deadline October 10, 2026
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