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<title>T.I.</title>
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<category>Hitmakers</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:33:46 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The self-proclaimed king of Southern hip-hop, T.I. has built a career based on catchy nihilism that banks on both self-determination and dope-boy darkness. The frequently incarcerated Atlanta native is small in stature, ill-tempered and walks with the swagger of Jay-Z, a combination that prompts his critics to dub him hip-hop's Napoleon. His first offering, 2001's <I>I'm Serious</I>, 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 <I>Trap Muzik</I> 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 <I>Urban Legend</I>. Between the release of that album and 2006's <i>King</i>, he had begun to challenge 50 Cent and Eminem as the most famous emcee in the world. T.I.'s next album, 2007's <I>T.I. vs. T.I.P.</I>, explored the division between the rapper's street persona and his corporate interest. Mining dark territory and featuring Justin Timberlake, 2008's <I>Paper Trail</I> continued to cement his status as the king.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Outkast</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Representing the ATL, Outkast were amongst the first groups to bring national attention to the flourishing southern hip-hop scene. Dre and Big Boi craft some of the most progressive and original tracks around, pairing intricate, highly musical production with articulate lyricism. Backed by Organized Noize's studio wizardry, the group's colorful, thickly accented descriptions of southern life transcend regional boundaries and strike a global chord. Their first album, <I>Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik</I> (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, <i>Stankonia</i> 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]]></description>
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<title>Soulja Boy Tell' Em</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:53 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[When Soulja Boy broke into the game in 2007 with his hit single "Crank Dat (Soulja Boy)," he was only 16. The Chicago native had the good sense to team up with Ying Yang Twins mastermind Mr. Collipark, and Soulja's songs have the same energy and sleazy funk that Collipark is known for. Soulja Boy would go on to score hit singles with "Soulja Girl," "Yahhh!" and "Donk." While he was quickly becoming a legitimate superstar, he was also growing up in public. In 2008, the rapper drew criticism when he used an interview to shout out to the slave owners, commenting, "We wouldn't be here to get this ice and tattoos." His sophomore album, <I>iSouljaBoyTellem</I>, was released in late 2008.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Young Jeezy</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:43 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hailing from Atlanta, Young Jeezy went from neighborhood businessman to nationwide rap star in just a few short years. Originally he was strictly a background player, running his own company Corporate Thugz Entertainment and doing album promotions for Cash Money Records. Soon he picked up the mic and began releasing independent mix tapes that sold like hotcakes in the ATL. This led to his inclusion in Boyz N Da Hood, a crunk-thug boy band of sorts, who released their self-titled debut on Diddy's newly-minted Bad Boy South. Shortly after that album dropped, Jeezy released his first official solo piece on Def Jam, Thug Motivation 101: Let's Get It. With the powerful major label machine behind him (not to mention enthusiastic fans ranging from hordes of teenage girls to Jay-Z), he raced up the charts thanks to hit singles like "And Then What" and "Soul Survivor." He also started a brief fashion trend with his unusual snowman T-shirts, which were banned in certain schools because of their drug dealer implications. Lyrically, he's not exactly groundbreaking, with the typical verses saturated in hustler one-upmanship, but his swagger, keen business sense and strong industry alliances have made him an instant star in 2005. He followed up the platinum-certified <i> Thug Motivation 101: Let's Get It </i> with 2006's <i>The Inspiration</i>. Not wanting to mess with a winning formula, the album featured dark tales about dealing drugs.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Ludacris</title>
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<category>Hitmakers</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:19:43 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Ludacris' style is ready for both the street and the bedroom, mixing nimble rhyming skills with the crowd-rousing ability. Ludacris dropped his major label debut, <I>Back for the First Time</I>, 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 <I>Chicken & Beer</I> (2003) and <I>The Red Light District</I> (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, <I>Release Therapy</I>, that contained some of his most introspective material to date. He followed it up in 2008 with <I>Theater of the Mind</I>, which continued to explore the many facets of Luda.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Gucci Mane</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:20:01 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Gorilla Zoe</title>
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<category>ATL</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:51:26 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Though Gorilla Zoe's flow is clunky and unpolished in a traditional hip-hop sense, he has a timing that adds a certain thrust to his lines, which separates him from his Southern rap peers. His first hit, "Hood N*gg*," from his 2007 debut <I>Welcome to the Zoo</I>, 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 <I>Don't Feed da Animals</I>. 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]]></description>
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<title>Lil Jon</title>
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<category>Hitmakers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:13 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The self-proclaimed King of Crunk, Atlanta rap icon Lil Jon has built up a formidable empire since he first hit the scene in 1997. Best known for his hyperactive, chant-along style, he's scored a long string of crossover hits, including "Bia Bia," "Get Low," and "Damn!" And he's not just a rapper -- Jon's production skills are in serious demand from all kinds of artists, among them Usher, who enlisted him to lace the beat for his single "Yeah." In addition to cranking out platinum hits, Lil Jon has also helped to develop new talent, including Lil Scrappy and Trillville.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Ying Yang Twins</title>
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<category>Crunk</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:28:15 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ATL duo Kaine and D-Roc bring the booty-inspired party anthems over devilishly catchy production. Speedy beats, freaky keyboards and ample whistling keep the clubs crunk while they sound off on sex-hungry ladies with tight assets and loose morals. "Whistle While You Twurk" hit No. 1 in the spring of 2000, and their debut album <I>Thug Walkin'</I> was released a few months later. <I>Alley ... Return of the Ying Yang Twins</I> dropped in 2002, followed by their third LP, <I>Me and My Brother</I> (which spawned the mega-hit "Salt Shaker") in late 2003. The Twins' highly anticipated fourth album, <I>U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta)</I>, hit the streets in the summer of 2005, propelled by the lead single "Wait (The Whisper Song)." They followed <I>U.S.A.</I> with fifth album <I>Chemically Imbalanced</I> 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 <I>Official Work</I>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Yung Joc</title>
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<category>Hitmakers</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:50 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[If nothing else, Yung Joc should be commended for translating the violent, cocaine-coated subgenre of trap music into radio-friendly pop music fare. Sure, rappers such as T.I. and Young Jeezy are pop by virtue of their sheer popularity, but they're not pop in a stylistic sense: Their songs are more roughhewn and, unlike Joc's, their lyrics don't exhort people to meet them at the mall. Saying that the ATL native is able to meet mainstream audiences halfway isn't to say that he's not hard. Growing up in the College Park/SWATS area, the rapper accumulated the usual dope boy resume points: school fights, a dealer rep and the inevitable incarceration. Music was ultimately Joc's salvation. After bringing the house down at the historic Royal Peacock in 2004, Joc was scooped up by Block Entertainment, an ATL label connected to P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records. Joc released his ridiculously popular single, "It's Goin' Down," in the spring of 2006, and the equally popular album, <I>New Joc City</I> later that summer. With "Coffee Shop" as its lead single, <I>Hustlenomics</I> was released in August 2007.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Lil' Flip</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hailing from Houston Texas, Lil' Flip built up a large local following before taking over the Billboard charts. As a teenager, he worked with legendary producer/mix-tape kingpin DJ Screw, appearing on a number of compilation albums and dropping various cameos. Known in some circles as the "Dirty South's Undisputed Freestyle King," he and his manager started Suckafree Records in 2000, and released an LP called <i>The Leprechaun</i>. Sony picked up Flip and his label, and put out <i>Undaground Legend</i> in 2002, featuring the super-catchy, immensely popular single, "The Way We Ball".
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Petey Pablo</title>
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<category>Dirty South</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:38:25 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Stepping out of Greenville, N.C., Petey Pablo first turned heads with verses on Mystikal's <i>Let's Get Ready</i> and Black Rob's "Whoa" remix. Known for his intense delivery and amped flow, he released his debut solo album <i>Diary Of A Sinner: 1st Entry</i> in 2001, fuelled by the rambunctious lead single, "Raise Up." In 2004, he returned with <i>Still Writing In My Diary...</i>, featuring the Lil Jon produced hit single "Freek-A-Leek."
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Goodie Mob</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:48:02 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[If you've been avoiding your old friend hip-hop because you're fed up with those materialistic, gun-toting ways, then you need to point your ears towards Georgia. If you're wondering who stole the soul and left rap music riddled with pop hook-stealing sellouts, you ought to launch a private investigation of the Goodie Mob. Evidently, they've snatched up all the heart and are hoarding it in Atlanta. The group's name is actually an acronym for "the Good Die Mostly Over B*llsh*t." Their music is primarily dedicated to showing listeners it doesn't have to be that way. Backed by innovative production unit Organized Noize, the Mob delves deeply into the ghetto experience. But rather than glorify the drug-driven violence that's increasingly representative of urban existence, they battle the societal factors and mental conditioning behind it. You can feel their soulful sincerity, poured generously into each gruff, Southern Rap and in every expansive harmony.
- Alex Henning]]></description>
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<title>Jermaine Dupri</title>
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<category>Hitmakers</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:59 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A platinum-selling producer/rapper/label CEO from Atlanta, Jermaine Dupri's legendary career is impossible to front on. His reign on the pop charts began in the early 1990s, when he discovered Kris Kross, producing their debut LP that sold over four million copies. He also contributed tracks to early TLC albums, and soon introduced the world to both Xscape and Da Brat. All recorded platinum records for JD's So So Def label. At this stage in the game, he started lacing tracks for a wide variety of established superstars, including Mariah Carey and Jay-Z. He also recorded <i>Life In 1472</i>, a compilation-style album featuring a virtual who's-who of the hip-hop and R&B world. In 2000 JD upped the ante even more, with Lil Bow Wow's debut <i>Beware Of Dog</i> blowing up from coast to coast. 2001 saw the release of <i>Instructions</i>, featuring cameos from Ludacris, Nate Dogg, and UGK.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Pastor Troy</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:42:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Something of a Dirty South version of Killah Priest, Pastor Troy mixes biblical scriptures with fiery gangsta threats. His '99 debut, <i>We Ready, I Declare War</i>, featured Troy and his crew (Down South Georgia Boyz) giving love for God, repping Augusta, Ga., and taking aim at rival Master P. In 2000, Troy stayed busy releasing two more albums and collaborating with Ludacris, E-40 and Three 6 Mafia. <i>Universal Soldier</i> came in 2002, <i>By Any Means Necessary</i> followed in 2004. Though he flirted with mainstream success, by 2006's <i>Tool Muziq</i> he returned to making dirty Southern gothic that balanced the influence of God and guns. 2008's <i>Attitude Adjuster</i> was similarly grim.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Nappy Roots</title>
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<category>Dirty South</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:58 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A six-man crew repping for Kentucky, Nappy Roots deliver charismatic flows about freaky girls, street hustlin', and Southern pride. Comprising Skinny DeVille, Scales, B. Stille, Ron Clutch, R. Prophet, and Big V, they took the hip-hop scene by storm with their infectious hit single "Awnaw." Backed by an array of funk-heavy, countrified beats, their debut album <i>Watermelon, Chicken And Gritz</i> dropped in early 2002.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Cee-Lo</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:39:31 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A founding member of Atlanta hip-hop pioneers Goodie Mob, Cee-Lo is revered for
his charismatic singing style and colorful, eccentric personality. After three
quality albums with the group (<i>Soul Food</i>, <i>Still Standing</i>, and
<i>World Party</i>), Cee-Lo left the crew to embark on a solo career. He
released <i>Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections</i> in 2002, a
flamboyantly eclectic project that won rave reviews from critics and fans alike.
Two years later, he returned with <i>Cee-Lo Green...Is The Soul Machine</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Shop Boyz</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:47:10 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Even for those with an abiding ambivalence for rock 'n" roll music, the allure of the rock star lifestyle is undeniable. In 2007, overnight sensation Shop Boyz captured a little of that magic with their breakthrough single "Party like a Rock Star." You can find rappers Meany, Fat and Sheed catching a tan with Marilyn Manson, or tripping with the Osbournes. But, like all good rappers, they're also in the "spot" with "hoes" and "fine dimes" who "look like Pamela" and won't "let my thang go." It's as if the ATL rappers have distilled the best of both worlds, hip-hop and rock, and regurgitated it for a song that's destined to be a very popular ringtone. The subsequent debut, <i>Rockstar Mentality</i>, rocks every bit as hard as you'd want.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Youngbloodz</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:09 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Atlanta's Youngbloodz come rocketing out of the gate with a ruggedly energized, southern-fried club shout-along. Their burly, determined flows and breakneck drums will have you hollering "U-Way" and jumping up and down like a lunatic.
- Alex Henning]]></description>
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<title>Janelle Monae</title>
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<category>Neo-Soul</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:27 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[She was handpicked by Big Boi to guest on his <I>Got Purp</I> mixtape and on Outkast's <I>Idlewild</I>. She's a cofounder of the Wondaland Arts Society, an indie label/superhero-cape-design outfit/art project inspired by a 1927 silent film called <I>Metropolis</I>. And her debut EP for Bad Boy Records is the story of an alien android named Cindy Mayweather who's been persecuted by the government of futuristic city Metropolis for her illegal love affair with a human. Oh, and did we mention that she claims that Mayweather is not an alter ego, but an actually existing android? Yeah, sure seems like Janelle Monae has got this whole psycho-soul, hip-hop freakshow thing in the bag.
- Rachel Devitt]]></description>
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<title>Lil Jon And The East Side Boyz</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:33 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Lil Scrappy</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:58:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An appropriately crunked-out emcee from Atlanta, Lil Scrappy is a follower of Lil Jon, who produced his breakout single "Headbussa" and much of his debut LP, a double album with Trillville. Stylistically, Scrappy sounds nearly identical to many other ATL acts, with lots of fast rhymes, shouted choruses, piles of keyboards and syncopated, bass-heavy beats.
<br> </br>In 2006, Scrappy's career took a somewhat unexpected detour when he signed with 50 Cent's G-Unit label. The following, <i>Bred to Die</i>, didn't mess with Scrappy's winning formula, but it did increasingly incorporate G-Unit's trademark gangsta nihilism.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Kris Kross</title>
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<category>Hitmakers</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:08:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[In 1992, the Atlanta duo of prepubescent mic rockers Daddy Mack and Mack Daddy exploded onto the scene with the release of their undeniably hot debut single "Jump." Produced by Jermaine Dupri (who's since helped mold the careers of Da Brat and Lil Bow Wow), their album <I>Totally Krossed Out</I> went quadruple-platinum, leading to legions of young fans wearing their clothes backwards as well as a tour with Michael Jackson. They had another hit with "Warm It Up," but their next album <I>Da Bomb</I> sold disappointingly. Kris Kross resurfaced again in '96 with <I>Young, Rich And Dangerous</I> and found some love with their slow jam "Tonite's Tha Night." Not much has been heard from them since.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Dem Franchize Boyz</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:53:26 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Coming from the west side of Atlanta, Dem Franchize Boyz hit the scene hard with their breakout summer single "White Tees." After working independently, building a rep and putting out their own singles, the group was picked up by Universal/Motown, who released its self-titled first full-length in the fall of 2004. Not immediately popular, the disc was bolstered by Jermaine Dupri's surprise hit remix for "Oh I Dink They Like Me." Unfortunately, the single charted nearly a year after the release of the album. The Boyz released their sophomore effort, </i> On Top of Our Game</i>, in spring, 2004. Though the album was not much of a departure, it did contain elements of the faddish snap sub-genre, which is essentially crunk with the snare drums replaced by finger snaps. "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" was the single from </i> On Top of Our Game</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>V.I.C.</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:54 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[At 21, V.I.C. is practically an old man in the ringtone rap world. The NYC native is signed to ringtone producer Collipark's label and is largely associated with breakout star Soulja Boy, who became an international sensation at the tender age of 16. The Queens, N.Y. native broke out of Soulja's shadow in 2008 with his own hit single, "Get Silly," and its follow-up "Wobble." Satisfyingly stupid and undeniably infectious, the tracks wormed their way into public consciousness and led to the summer release of V.I.C.'s debut album, <I>Beast</I>.]]></description>
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<title>Andre 3000</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The high priest of funk now writes and produces a cartoon? It was the most under-discussed show of 2007, but Andre 3000's collaboration with the Cartoon Network, <i>Class of 3000</i>, is nothing short of revolutionary. Most of the main characters on the show are non-white, the music reflects true pop music so closely you'll have a hard time discerning where Outkast ends and Class of 3000 begins, and the humor that imbues every story detail boggles the mind. The premise concerns Sunny Bridges, a musician who has suffered at the hands of the unscrupulous music industry and returns home to Georgia to end his career, only to be offered a job as a music instructor at a local school. He takes it, flying under the radar to avoid media attention while becoming immersed in the world of his students. It's a fascinating concept, and the program features a different style of music in every episode. If this doesn't have the makings of a cult classic, we'll eat our MP3s.
- Sarah Bardeen]]></description>
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<title>Boyz N Da Hood</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:04:47 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Atlanta crew Boyz N Da Hood emerged seemingly from nowhere in the summer of 2005, storming urban radio with their introductory anthem "Dem Boyz." Comprised of Young Jeezy, Jody Breeze, Duke and Big Gee, the group was assembled by Sho' Nuff Records co-owner and Block Entertainment CEO Russell "Block" Spencer, (who marketed them as a Dirty South version of gangsta rap icons NWA) and eventually signed to P. Diddy's Bad Boy South label. Their self-titled debut album, loaded with crunk beats and criminal-minded verses, hit stores in June of 2005.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>D4L</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:16 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Remember when the 69 Boyz's "Tootsie Roll" was the jam? Atlanta's D4L (Down
4 Life) sure do and their novelty hit "Laffy Taffy" plays like an updated
version of it with a little less bass but ample candy metaphors for young
ladies' assets. With their simple but melodic Nelly-esque raps, sparse
Afroman-style beats and rather provocative pillow-fighting video, the
group earned a lot of airtime in the summer/fall of 2005.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Crime Mob</title>
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<category>ATL</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 12:05:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A five-person crew hailing from the Atlanta, Crime Mob deliver the requisite super-charged crunk rap that has spread from the Dirty South to both coasts. Repetitive synth squiggles, booming low-end and rambunctious raps propel their self-titled debut album, which features the hit single "Knuck If You Buck" with Lil Scrappy.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Drama</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 7 Aug 2009 09:42:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Representing the ATL, Drama comes out marching, with military-inspired chant rhymes set to freaky 808 beats. Rowdy, raspy flows incite the crowd while spastic drum fills and high-pitched keys keep things steadily crunk. His debut album <i>Causin' Drama</i> hit the streets in 2000.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Trillville</title>
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<category>Crunk</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:42:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A three-man crew out of Atlanta, Trillville comprises Dirty Mouth, Lil LA and Don P. Soldiers on the front lines of the Crunk revolution, they scored a big hit in 2003 with the riot-inciting shout rap "Neva Eva," produced by fellow ATL representative Lil Jon. Their debut album <I>Welcome To Trillville</I> was released the following year, packaged as a two-for-one special with Lil Scrappy sharing half of the running time.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Killer Mike</title>
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<category>ATL</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:43:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Best known for the unbelievably catchy 2003 radio hit "A.D.I.D.A.S.," Killer Mike is a dirty south rapper with ties to Atlanta superstars Outkast (he appeared on a handful of the group's songs before breaking out on his own). Killer Mike incorporates Gravediggaz-like horrorcore into his music, coming off as the weirdest of the whole dirty south hip-hop scene -- a refreshing take on a genre that's usually a little more "follow-the-leader" than is good for anybody. Killer Mike's debut album, <I>Monster</I>, came out on Sony in 2003.]]></description>
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<title>Big Boi</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:07:56 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The less-flamboyant half of ATL superstars OutKast serves as Andre's more down-to-earth counterpart, flexing a style rooted in traditional Southern rap. With a penchant for strippers, Cadillacs and pitbulls, Big Boi is still a colorful figure in the scene, but he's far less out-there, both fashion-wise and lyrically, than his partner in rhyme. In late 2005, he assembled a team of rappers and singers for his label compilation <i>Got Purp? Vol. 2</i>.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Field Mob</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:29:28 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Whereas most rappers get their inspiration from the thug-laden streets of the inner city, Field Mob make no bones about coming from the sticks. In fact, they celebrate their country life <I>con gusto</I>. Formed in the mid-1990s by Georgia high-schoolers Boondox and Kalage, Field Mob has been releasing Outkast-esque Southern Hip-Hop since their debut album, <I>613: Ashy to Classy</I> came out in 2000.]]></description>
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<title>Bone Crusher</title>
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<category>Crunk</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:57 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Before going solo, this 380-pound former chef and Lyrical Giants member provided weighty vocals on a number of albums for other rap artists. While still in the LGs, Crusher met producer Jermaine Dupri, who helped record Bone Crusher's major label debut, <I>AttenCHUN!</I>. They enlisted the cream of the Southern Rap crop to help out: the album boasts appearances from Killer Mike, David Banner and Chyna White. But most of the praise the disc received was clearly directed toward Crusher, whose limber tongue and rapid-fire raps impressed critics and fans across the country.
- Linda Ryan]]></description>
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<title>U.S.D.A.</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:33 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Maybe you still haven't fully grasped the intricacies of the drug game, or maybe you're curious about just how badass your favorite rapper's best friends are. Either way, U.S.D.A. have got you covered. On the surface, the ATL group serves as a spin-off of sorts for the meteoric Jeezy franchise -- think of them as the <i>Joanie Loves Chachi</i> to Jeezy's <i>Happy Days</i> -- but they're so much more, thanks to excellent contributions from Jeezy cohorts Slick Pulla and Blood Raw. Their 2007 debut, <i>Cold Summer</i>, was one of the rawest mixtapes released that year. Though they're a little too raw for pop music prime time, they'll undoubtedly continue to be in heavy rotation on Southern street corners.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:11:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Rock's extensive curriculum vitae proves he's more than qualified to be a rapper. The Atlanta native started out as the CEO of Rocky Road, his own artist development company, working with Sammy Sam and a pre-Grand Hustle Young Dro. He moved on to writing and producing for Lil' Flip, Pastor Troy and Dem Franchize Boyz before finally releasing his first single "Umma Do Me" independently in August of 2006. In the South, the single grew into a smash. He was quickly signed by Def Jam and released his solo debut album <i>Self-Made</i> in 2008.
- Toshitaka Kondo]]></description>
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<title>Playaz Circle</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:56:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Izza Kizza</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:45:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Rasheeda</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:39 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Dungeon Family</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:13:29 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An extended crew of veteran ATL hip-hop artists, the Dungeon Family includes producers Organized Noize, Outkast, Goodie Mob, Backbone, Witch Doctor, Cool Breeze, and Big Rube. They've worked together for nearly a decade, lending their skills to each other's individual and group projects and in 2002 they dropped their first record under the Dungeon Fam name, <i>Even In Darkness</i>. Epitomized by their soulful live sound and bold experimentation with various genres of music, DF are one of the most adventurous and unique groups around -- not just in the South but anywhere. ]]></description>
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<title>DJ Chuck T</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 09:37:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Shawnna</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:51:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Big Gipp</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:27 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>DJ Scream</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:46:56 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Disturbing Tha Peace</title>
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<category>Southern Rap/Hip-Hop</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:32:07 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An imposing crew from Atlanta, Disturbing Tha Peace include platinum superstar Ludacris, as well as Tity Boi, Shawnna, I-20, Lil' Fate, and Jay Cee. Their first album, <i>Golden Grain</i>, came out in September of 2002, featuring the single "Growing Pains (Do It Again)", and guest spots from Scarface, Too Short, and Mystikal. Charismatic flows and bump-heavy beats are their trademarks, and, though recent "crew albums" have been somewhat lackluster (D-12, St. Lunatics, etc.), DTP actually deliver.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>MC Shy D</title>
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<category>Miami Bass</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 09:00:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[After debuting with "Rap Will Never Die" back in '86, MC Shy D signed to Luke Records and released several successful albums, starting with <I>Comin' Correct In 88</I>. A master of the party-rap/booty-bass scene coming out of Miami, many of Shy D's tracks are still found on assorted Miami Bass compilations today. His hits include "Bust This," "Shake It," and "I Gotta Be Tough." In 1994 he was awarded nearly $700,000 in back royalties from Luther Campbell. He released a greatest hits collection in '98.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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<title>Purple Ribbon All-Stars</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 09:32:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Archie Eversole</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:41:33 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An upstart emcee out of Atlanta, Archie Eversole flexes a typically rowdy, Dirty Dirty rhyme style with lots of rambunctious, chant-along choruses and simple-but-catchy lyrics about partying, the ladies, ridin', and being a gangsta. His debut album, <i>Ride Wit Me - Dirty South Style</i> dropped in 2002.]]></description>
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<title>P$C</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:30:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Longtime homies of Atlanta rapper T.I., the P$C (Pimp Squad Crew) came up with Tip while hustling in the Bankhead neighborhood before going legit and focusing on their music. This four man squad -- comprised of Big Kuntry, AK, C-Rod and MacBone -- have costarred with T.I. on several of his solo albums and numerous mix-tapes, as well as the lead single from the soundtrack to <I>Hustle & Flow</I>, "I'm A King." Style-wise they are the prototypical ATL unit, lacing chunky beats and wily keyboards with syrupy rhymes about the drug trade and pimp tendencies. P$C dropped their debut album <i>25 To Life</i> in the fall of 2005.
- Brolin Winning]]></description>
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