http://www.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=249&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rssTop Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody OnlineSouthern Rap/Hip-Hopen720Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:39:24 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/charts?cat=artist&category=genre&genreId=249&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.58816&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:37 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.58816 art.58816 T.I. art.58816 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.58816&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.58816&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss I'm Serious, didn't exactly burn up the charts, but it featured production from the Neptunes and displayed a tenderness that subsequent releases would downplay. In many ways, 2003's Trap Muzik was T.I.'s official unveiling; the irresistible single "Rubber Band Man" served as a raison d'etre of sorts for the star. After spending time in prison for cocaine charges, he returned in 2004 with the comparatively cheery Urban Legend. Between the release of that album and 2006's King, he had begun to challenge 50 Cent and Eminem as the most famous emcee in the world. T.I.'s next album, 2007's T.I. vs. T.I.P., explored the division between the rapper's street persona and his corporate interest. Mining dark territory and featuring Justin Timberlake, 2008's Paper Trail continued to cement his status as the king. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9005&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:35 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9005 art.9005 Lil Wayne art.9005 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9005&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9005&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Tha Block Is Hot. His raps focus on youthful rebellion, New Orleans style -- crack, girls and turf supremacy are paramount. Lights Out, released in 2000, and 2002's 500 Degreez established Wayne as a true force in a shifting hip-hop landscape. With 2004's Tha Carter and its 2005 follow-up, Tha Carter II, he made a case for himself as the South's preeminent rapper, with a supple flow, witty lyrics and ample charisma. He wrapped up the trilogy with 2008's Tha Carter III, featuring the inescapable hit "Lollipop," and continued to expand his horizons across mixtapes, the rock-leaning single "Prom Queen" and even a performance alongside Kid Rock at the Country Music Awards. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15021891&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:53 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.15021891 art.15021891 Flo Rida art.15021891 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15021891&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15021891&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Mail on Sunday, was by most measures a commercial flop. Listeners see him as essentially utilitarian. They expect him to deliver the bigger-than-God club bangers, and they'll gladly fork over for a dollar for the single, but most don't want to make any long-term commitments. It's as if Flo Rida is the hip-hop equivalent of a one-night stand. For 2009's R.O.O.T.S., the Carol City emcee attempted to break out of that pattern. The result is an album that is better rounded and exhibits a greater artistic debt. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6375330&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:12 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6375330 art.6375330 Pitbull art.6375330 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6375330&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6375330&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is A Major Issue) catapulted the young emcee into rap stardom, especially in the South and among Latinos. With releases like El Mariel and The Boatlift, he has continued making songs with insightful social commentary while proving his ability to move the masses with his club anthems. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69259&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:05 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.69259 art.69259 Outkast art.69259 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69259&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69259&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994), swiftly went platinum on the strength of their huge hit "Player's Ball." Subsequent albums have shown a rapidly evolving style that incorporates wide-ranging influences and Dre's experiments with more abstract prose. Their fourth LP, Stankonia propelled them to superstar status, thanks to addictive singles like "Ms. Jackson," "B.O.B.," and "So Fresh, So Clean." Unlike many crews who come out strong only to buckle under the double-edged sword of commercial success, Outkast continue to grow and improve with each release. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14475308&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss ATL Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:35 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14475308 art.14475308 Soulja Boy Tell' Em art.14475308 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14475308&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14475308&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss iSouljaBoyTellem, was released in late 2008. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6384205&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:06 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6384205 art.6384205 Young Jeezy art.6384205 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6384205&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6384205&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Thug Motivation 101: Let's Get It with 2006's The Inspiration. Not wanting to mess with a winning formula, the album featured dark tales about dealing drugs. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40514&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:20 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.40514 art.40514 Ludacris art.40514 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40514&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.40514&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Back for the First Time, in 2000. After the hit "Southern Hospitality," Luda was a full-fledged superstar. Since his debut, he has unleashed a long line of irresistible club smashes, such as "Area Codes," "Move B*tch" and "Splash Waterfalls," propelling subsequent albums to multi-platinum status. For Chicken & Beer (2003) and The Red Light District (2004), Ludacris stuck with his winning formula: witty, sexually charged rhymes delivered with a dexterity few could match. While both were hugely successful albums, the ATL emcee yearned to be taken seriously. When he reemerged in 2006, he trimmed his treasured rows and released an album, Release Therapy, that contained some of his most introspective material to date. He followed it up in 2008 with Theater of the Mind, which continued to explore the many facets of Luda. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44575&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Producers Corner Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:51 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.44575 art.44575 Timbaland art.44575 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44575&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.44575&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Supa Dupa Fly to 2003's This is Not a Test -- are among Southern hip-hop's most treasured. They were immediate and visceral, alternately giant and quirky, building bombast out of world music nuances. You can hear Timbaland's influence in nearly every Southern and Midwestern producer, and his sound has been adopted by pop acts ranging from Justin Timberlake to Nelly Furtado. He is among the most respected figures in hip-hop, and in many ways is comparable to legendary pop producers such as Phil Spector. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.27734164&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:46:50 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.27734164 art.27734164 Dorrough art.27734164 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.27734164&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.27734164&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11718881&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:37 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.11718881 art.11718881 Plies art.11718881 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11718881&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11718881&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Real Testament, was released in the summer of 2007. By this time, Plies had developed a winning formula: dividing his album between radio-friendly love jawns ("Hypnotized," "Bust It Baby") and more street-savvy fare. In 2008, Plies managed to release two hit albums (Definition of Real and Da REAList), which was quite an accomplishment in hip-hop's diminished marketplace. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10872254&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:36 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10872254 art.10872254 Rick Ross art.10872254 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10872254&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10872254&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Port of Miami, was similarly fantastical and fatalistic, proving that tragedy plus time equals a hit record. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8653964&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:52:20 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.8653964 art.8653964 Gucci Mane art.8653964 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8653964&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.8653964&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14369039&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss ATL Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:51:26 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14369039 art.14369039 Gorilla Zoe art.14369039 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14369039&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14369039&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Welcome to the Zoo, has the usual drug game braggadocio ("I don't need a scale/ I can eyeball purp"), but his matter-of-fact, uncluttered voice, as well as the beat's tinkling, hypnotic synth line, turned the song into one of the surprise hits of that year. In 2009, he returned with Don't Feed da Animals. Once again, Zoe earned points for his rather singular approach, appropriating emo for the drunk, elegiac "Lost" and the trashy, new wave hip-hop of "Echo." - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.589&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Memphis Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:50 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.589 art.589 Three 6 Mafia art.589 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.589&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.589&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Choices. They returned in 2003 with Da Unbreakables and had their best Billboard debut two years later with Most Known Unknown. In 2005, they co-wrote "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" for the movie Hustle and Flow. The song was performed by the film's star, Terence Howard, and would earn the group their first Oscar. When Howard declined to perform the song at the 2006 ceremony, Three 6 Mafia became the first rap group on an Oscar stage. "You know what? I think it just got a little easier out here for a pimp," Oscar host Jon Stewart joked after their performance. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9923516&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:53:09 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.9923516 art.9923516 Young Money art.9923516 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9923516&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.9923516&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.35890&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Crunk Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:51:44 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.35890 art.35890 Ying Yang Twins art.35890 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.35890&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.35890&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Thug Walkin' was released a few months later. Alley ... Return of the Ying Yang Twins dropped in 2002, followed by their third LP, Me and My Brother (which spawned the mega-hit "Salt Shaker") in late 2003. The Twins' highly anticipated fourth album, U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta), hit the streets in the summer of 2005, propelled by the lead single "Wait (The Whisper Song)." They followed U.S.A. with fifth album Chemically Imbalanced in 2006. That effort was a commercial disappointment, generating a fraction of the previous album's sales and failing to produce a hit single. Afterwards, the group went on a short hiatus, returning in 2008 with the mixtape Official Work. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65314&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:20 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.65314 art.65314 Lil Jon art.65314 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65314&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.65314&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7400956&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:33 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.7400956 art.7400956 Baby The Birdman art.7400956 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7400956&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7400956&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss 5 * Stunna, as well as his mentorship of Wayne, have helped the rap vet stay in the spotlight. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5747&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:52:18 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5747 art.5747 Trick Daddy art.5747 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5747&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5747&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Based On A True Story, dropped in 1997, but it was his follow-up, www.thug.com, that really opened the doors for him thanks to the runaway hit single "Naan N*gg*." (That song also gave the world its first glimpse of Trick's female protégé Trina). Known for his rambunctious humor, infectious beats, and shining gold grill, he continued to drop albums and make hits, scoring two big crossover smashes with "I'm A Thug" and "Take It To The House" off his Thugs Are Us LP. 2002 saw the release of Trick Daddy's fifth album, Thug Holiday, which featured the radio favorite "In Da Wind."]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464830&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Sun, 4 Oct 2009 09:42:38 -0700 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6464830 art.6464830 Chamillionaire art.6464830 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464830&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464830&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Sound of Revenge, in 2005. The album spawned the runaway hit "Ridin'." With its observations on police profiling, the song became one of the more popular political hip-hop songs since Chuck D's heyday. Chamillionaire's major label sophomore album, 2007's Ultimate Victory, balanced politics and pleasure over booming productions. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10337267&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:32 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10337267 art.10337267 DJ Khaled art.10337267 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10337267&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10337267&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Listennn, featured a who's who of hip-hop and spawned the breakout single "Holla at Me," featuring Rick Rock, Paul Wall and Lil Wayne with production by Cool and Dre. That success, however, was nothing compared to the buzz created by 2007's "We Takin' Over," which was the lead-off single for Khaled's sophomore Koch release, We the Best. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5974&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:57:13 -0700 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5974 art.5974 UGK art.5974 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5974&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5974&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Too Hard to Swallow. Two more LPs, Super Tight and the classic Ridin' Dirty, came out in the '90s, and the duo essentially owned the South. In 2000, they hit the mainstream, teaming up with Jay-Z for his smash hit "Big Pimpin'." More popular than ever, UGK released Dirty Money the following year, and then Side Hustles in 2002. Their career was derailed that year when Pimp C was incarcerated for flashing a gun; he was released in 2005. In 2007, the group released its acclaimed comeback disk, Underground Kingz, but later that year, Pimp C died in a hotel room in Los Angeles. With his passing, hip-hop lost one of its most beloved figures. In 2009, the group released UGK 4 Life. Like every UGK record, it's wonderful. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.214&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:48 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.214 art.214 Scarface art.214 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.214&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.214&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Mr. Scarface Is Back, established the 5th Ward word slinger as one of rap's most gifted storytellers. Since then, 'Face has released a few classics, beginning in 1994 with the harrowing and deeply personal The Diary, which produced the excruciatingly vivid "I Seen a Man Die." In 2003 The Fix married the lyricist's dark tales with productions from Kanye West and guest spots from Jay-Z, Nas and Faith Evans. His latest, 2007's Made, is typical 'Face: gritty tales of a dark, violent world. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1985&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:22 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1985 art.1985 Juvenile art.1985 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1985&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1985&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Solja Rags. Despite being practically unknown on either coast, Juvie had a serious reputation and developed a huge following across the South and Midwest. By the time his fourth record 400 Degreez dropped in 1998, the charismatic emcee was ready for the big time. "Ha" was his first single to blow up on a national level, featuring the otherworldly electro-crunk production of Mannie Fresh backing his unusual, heavily accented flows. "Back That Azz Up" soon followed, an infectious, booty-shaking anthem that kept the radio and video shows on lock for months. The album went triple-platinum, landed Cash Money an unprecedented $30 million distribution deal, and made Juvie and his Hot Boy$ crew international superstars. Although some scoff at their gold-plated grills, customized helicopters, and proudly violent and sexist lyrics, their perseverance and DIY work ethic made the Hot Boy$ the biggest success story of 1999. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6627269&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:32 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6627269 art.6627269 Mike Jones art.6627269 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6627269&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6627269&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Who Is Mike Jones? in 2005. Allied to "screwed" hip-hop champions Swisha House, Jones enjoys access to the marketing muscle of Asylum Records/Warner. - Jamie Dolling]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15088885&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:51:12 -0700 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.15088885 art.15088885 Hurricane Chris art.15088885 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15088885&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.15088885&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464829&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:39 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6464829 art.6464829 Slim Thug art.6464829 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464829&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6464829&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Already Platinum, came out in the summer of 2005, hitting the charts at No. 2 its first week out and included several popular singles such as "Like A Boss" and "3 Kings" with T.I. and Bun B. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.585&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:47:20 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.585 art.585 Master P art.585 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.585&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.585&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36930&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:22 -0700 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.36930 art.36930 David Banner art.36930 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36930&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.36930&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Them Firewater Boyz, Vol. 1) at the dawn of the new millennium. The album was heralded for its airtight production and Banner's easy-flowing raps. In 2003, Banner released Mississippi: The Album to generally positive reviews. The next year saw him drop MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water, and in 2005 he returned with his third solo piece, Certified, bolstered by the gigantic single "Play." Now a full-fledged rap superstar, David Banner is also a notable activist; he organized "Heal the Hood," a benefit concert in Atlanta to raise money for those affected by the devastating Hurricane Katrina. In 2008's The Greatest Story Ever Told, Banner focused on his renewed interest in politics, delivering his most socially conscious album to date. - Linda Ryan]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10346385&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:22:59 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.10346385 art.10346385 Yung Joc art.10346385 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10346385&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.10346385&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss New Joc City later that summer. With "Coffee Shop" as its lead single, Hustlenomics was released in August 2007. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1548&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:32:29 -0700 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.1548 art.1548 Mystikal art.1548 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1548&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.1548&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.33719&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:59 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.33719 art.33719 Trina art.33719 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.33719&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.33719&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Da Baddest Bitch appeared the following year, flaunting raw rhymes in the same vein as Lil' Kim and Foxy Brown, but with a solid dose of Southern bump. More singles like "Pull Over" and "Take It To The House" solidified her growing rep, and paved the way for her second LP Diamond Princess. After a few years of cameos and guest spots, she returned in 2005 with The Glamorest Life. From humble beginnings, she's since become one of the most high-profile female rappers in the game. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.708&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Memphis Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:18 -0700 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.708 art.708 8Ball and MJG art.708 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.708&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.708&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.54835&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:37 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.54835 art.54835 Lil' Flip art.54835 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.54835&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.54835&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The Leprechaun. Sony picked up Flip and his label, and put out Undaground Legend in 2002, featuring the super-catchy, immensely popular single, "The Way We Ball". - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3323&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss 90's Rap/Hip-Hop Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:03:39 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3323 art.3323 Arrested Development art.3323 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3323&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3323&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss 3 Years, 5 Months, And 2 Days In The Life Of.... Merging positive, upbeat vibes with intelligent, socio-political lyricism, their infectious brand of friendly Funk sold millions of records and won them two Grammys. Fueled by the hits "Tennessee" and "Mr. Wendal," Arrested Development seemed to have it all. They released two more albums over the next few years (including Unplugged), but neither matched the critical or commercial impact of their first effort. Leader/emcee Speech released a solo album in 1996, and rumors continue to circulate about an impending reunion. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5317598&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:26:31 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5317598 art.5317598 Young Buck art.5317598 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5317598&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5317598&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Get Rich or Die Tryin', as well as G-Unit's Beg For Mercy. This set the stage for his solo album, Straight Outta Cashville, which was released in August 2004. The album was widely heralded as one of G-Unit's finest. His second G-Unit release, Buck the World, arrived in 2007. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13385&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:05:24 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.13385 art.13385 South Park Mexican art.13385 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13385&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.13385&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6627298&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:29 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6627298 art.6627298 Paul Wall art.6627298 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6627298&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6627298&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss The People's Champ, in the summer of 2005. The album was a hit thanks to single "Sittin' Sideways." The rapper's slurred raps, broad smile and quick wit endeared him to pop audiences, and soon he would be collaborating with Diddy, Bun B, Brooke Hogan, and Nelly, among many others. When the follow-up to The People's Champ arrived in the early spring of 2007, Wall was positioned in the upper-echelons of the Southern Rap universe. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2543&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Texas/ H-Town Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:13:25 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.2543 art.2543 Geto Boys art.2543 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2543&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2543&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Grip It! On That Other Level in 1989. Fusing fierce production with ultra-hardcore rhymes that casually detailed lifestyles rife with drugs, sex, and murder, they found love in the new but fast-growing Gangsta Rap circuit. Their 1991 release We Can't Be Stopped contained the breakthrough hit "Mind Playing Tricks On Me," a classic track about drug-induced paranoia. The core group split up in 1993, and all the members embarked on solo careers. Former Convicts emcee Big Mike was added to the fold, and a revamped lineup continued to record. The original three got back together in '96 for The Resurrection. Willie D released a solo LP in '00, and Bushwick Bill has put a few albums out as well. Scarface has worked steadily through the years, dropping new records and cameos at a feverish pace. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11927712&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:55:09 -0700 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.11927712 art.11927712 Unk art.11927712 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11927712&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11927712&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss On Top of Our Game. The album was a hit and paved the way for Unk to strike it solo with 2006's hit single "Walk it Out." - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63406&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:23 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.63406 art.63406 Petey Pablo art.63406 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63406&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63406&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Let's Get Ready and Black Rob's "Whoa" remix. Known for his intense delivery and amped flow, he released his debut solo album Diary Of A Sinner: 1st Entry in 2001, fuelled by the rambunctious lead single, "Raise Up." In 2004, he returned with Still Writing In My Diary..., featuring the Lil Jon produced hit single "Freek-A-Leek." - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63407&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Hitmakers Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:42:51 -0700 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.63407 art.63407 Bubba Sparxxx art.63407 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63407&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.63407&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dark Days, Bright Nights, was an instant success.]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11731&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:09 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.11731 art.11731 Youngbloodz art.11731 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11731&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.11731&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.41040&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Dirty South Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:58 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.41040 art.41040 Nappy Roots art.41040 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.41040&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.41040&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Watermelon, Chicken And Gritz dropped in early 2002. - Brolin Winning]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6587646&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:32 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.6587646 art.6587646 Lil Boosie art.6587646 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6587646&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6587646&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss It's a Gamble. In 2000, Boosie released his debut LP Youngest of the Camp. - Nate Cavalieri]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14881665&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss ATL Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:55 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.14881665 art.14881665 Shop Boyz art.14881665 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14881665&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.14881665&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Rockstar Mentality, rocks every bit as hard as you'd want. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5819&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Lyrical Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:43 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.5819 art.5819 Z-Ro art.5819 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5819&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.5819&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Look What You Did to Me. In the tradition of Houston hip-hop pioneers Scarface and UGK, the album was dark and violent. The emcee linked up with J. Prince's infamous H-Town indie label Rap-A-Lot and released seven albums over the next five years, both solo and as a member of the group Guerilla Mob. All of them were well regarded, both by critics and Southern hip-hop audiences, but were overlooked by the general public. When Houston hip-hop blew up in 2005, Z-Ro failed to capitalize. Instead, he was arrested various times for various offences, and spent much of 2004-'06 in prison. Somehow, he still found time to release 2006's excellent I'm Still Livin'. Too real for the radio, Z-Ro continues to command respect from peers and critics. - Sam Chennault]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.42729&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Memphis Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:04 -0800 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.42729 art.42729 Yo Gotti art.42729 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.42729&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.42729&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Youngster on the Come Up , was sold in mom and pop stores and out of car trunks. With borrowed beats and bloody street screeds, it catapulted Gotti to hood stardom. But it would be his sophomore effort, From the Dope Game to the Rap Game, that would bring him substantial regional exposure. That 2000 album was picked up by Memphis distributors Select-O-Hits and caught the attention of the southern rap heavyweights. Soon the young Memphis soldier was featured on the cover of Murder Dog and was signed by Lil Jon's TVT label. Since then his beats have gotten more polished and his image has been made acceptable for prime time, but Yo Gotti's raps still reflect his coke game roots.]]> http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3777&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:55:08 -0700 Top Southern Rap/Hip-Hop Artists on Rhapsody Online art.3777 art.3777 Goodie Mob art.3777 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3777&variant=play&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3777&variant=data&rws=%2Frap-hip-hop%2Fsouthern-rap-hip-hop%2Fartist-chart.rss