Is Atlanta still the Black Mecca of music?

Are you an independent artist chasing your big break? Then you've probably pulled up to "New Music Mondays," a weekly showcase, created by Coalition DJs. This influential event gives rising performers a chance to share their music in front of DJs, producers, A&Rs and industry executives. But is that enough? Can Atlanta’s music scene take you all the way or do you still need to move to L.A. or New York to really make it? The AJC’s Najja Parker visits the iconic Stankonia Studios to explore how Atlanta continues to shape the future of music. Credits: AJC | Getty Images | anyciaaaaaa/Instagram | theofficialpandora/Instagram | stankoniaatl/Instagram | EBONY Magazine/YouTube | MVP TV Network/YouTube