R.SNIC Productions Presents
Artists · Producers · Studios · Venues · Organizations · The 803 and Beyond
Intention & Purpose
The P.R.O. Spotlight exists because when R.SNIC sees Columbia, he sees an abundance of talent — there is certainly no scarcity of polished Musicians and Comics wholeheartedly committed to sharing the masterfully crafted fruits of their labor with audiences destined to become dedicated fans. R.SNIC has no interest in creativity as a hobby.
R.SNIC is dedicated to supporting…
The Passionate. The Relentless. The Obsessed.
PROfessionals.
Those with a level of talent commensurate with their ethic of work.
Those who not only know, but EMBODY the understanding… that faith without works is dead.
Note: those devoid of principle need not apply. R.SNIC isn't for you.
What Columbia and its surrounding region hasn't always had is someone willing to provide servant leadership.
Someone who understands collaboration.
With vision and unrelenting devotion to adaptive maneuvering — finding unique pathways to success.
Bring me your map. I'll provide a tailor-made compass. We'll connect the dots together.
This page is that commitment — to the artists, the producers, the engineers, the venues, and the organizations doing the work day after day, with or without the recognition they deserve.
Producer · Mix Engineer · Curator
R.SNIC is a hip hop producer, mixing engineer, and the force behind R.SNIC Productions — a music production, mixing, and promotional services operation built for independent artists who are serious about their craft.
The P.R.O. Spotlight exists because R.SNIC has always believed the 803 and its surrounding region are rich with talent the world hasn't fully discovered yet. This page is the beginning of changing that — one artist, one venue, one conversation at a time.
Artist
A hip hop artist with a multifaceted creative vision and a community-first approach to performance. Known for authentic lyricism and an active presence across the 803 independent scene — and building something with intention.
@yourh3roArtist
Singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, drummer, and guitarist — JB SamSon is one of the most versatile artists operating in the independent scene. Also the creative mind behind BttrFly Effct Apparel. The capital S in SamSon is intentional. So is everything else he does.
@jbsamson.music.officialArtist
Independent artist and member of Black Nerd Mafia's Cool Table collective — a curated group where the only criterion for inclusion is the quality and authenticity of the art.
@deathrayrobinArtist
Independent musician with a presence in the regional music community. Developing story. Watch this space.
@philipthomasmusicArtist
Neo hip hop artist and host with over two decades in the craft. The two I's in Viibe are intentional — two eyes she uses to observe the world, and those observations fuel the music. From Pawley's Island. Columbia is home.
@theviibrationProducer · Engineer · Digital Media
Music producer, engineer, and digital media specialist with over 20 years of experience across music, photography, and cinematography. Based in Columbia, South Carolina. Drawing from Southern Trap to East Coast Boom Bap — and everything in between. Always looking for new talented and dedicated artists to work with.
doubleibeats.comProducer · Educator
Producer, educator, and connector with deep ties to the regional music production community. One of the key nodes in the 803's emerging producer ecosystem. If you want to understand who's coming up, start here.
@midimarcumStudio · Mixing Engineer
Dolby Atmos-certified recording and mixing studio with acoustics built by intention, not accident. Over 15 years of professional experience across hip hop, R&B, and film. One of the few Atmos-certified rooms in the Southeast. Engineer: Uzoma Udogwu.
@orpheussoundsVenue
One of the key stages for independent and genre-diverse live music in the region. If it's happening in the underground of the 803, it has probably happened here.
@newbrooklandravernVenue
522 Devine St. Live music, open mic, and community in Downtown Columbia. Home of the monthly Festers Last Call hip hop showcase. A local institution with a musical soul.
@unclefesterspubVenue
An institution since 1992. 1211 Park St in the Vista. Live music, open mic comedy every Tuesday, karaoke, and the kind of eclectic energy that only comes from three decades of saying yes to the weird and the real.
artbarsc.comArts Organization
Arts organization dedicated to uplifting Black and independent artists. Founded by Darius Dior. Producers of Live from the 803 — a monthly multi-genre showcase at the Koger Center — and The Cool Table collective. A cornerstone of the 803 creative community.
@black_nerd_mafiaEvents Media
The live music event platform for the 803. Your source for what's happening in Columbia and beyond. If it has a stage and a date, it's here.
@803.live