Young Jeezy and 2 Chainz shockingly head to the club to shoot the visuals to "R.I.P." which feature cameos from Snoop dogg, Ludacris, Nelly, Trey Songz, Big Sean, T.I., E-40, YG, Warren G, Ne-Yo, Nipsey Hussle and more.
If you haven't shouted out this hook on a Friday night, whether at the club or not, it's time to start living life.
Directed by Taj
Hit the jump for a behind the scenes look at the "R.I.P. video shoot."
SMKA's mega experimental collaboration project The Hang Out has already provided us with some great music, but it seems that with each leak the offerings get better and better.
On "Good Life," Atlanta's own Playboy Tre and Spree Wilson take on a Kato production alongside vocalist Marian Mereba as they provide commentary for those trying to elevate when it seems all life does is try to hold you down.
Look for part 1 of The Hang Out to drop next week on March 26th, and be sure to hit up The Star Bar if you're in the A on Saturday, March 23rd for the official The Hang Out Release Party!
Atlanta rapper and G.U.E. favorite Tez McClain is back and it looks like the stage is set for him to be the next to blow from the city as his single "Flick'n" is building momentum.
Check out the official video for the track below, and hit the jump to stream and download his latest EP Scoundrel, which features a little something for everybody--from the introspective intro to the club ready "Prolly Won't."
Hip Hop artists have been getting a lot of late night show love, and we score another victory as Killer Mike and El-P got to share "Untitled" with the world on The Late Show With David Letterman last night. Watch below as the homie Scar also joins in on the show by killing his performance of the R.A.P. Music hook.
T.I.'s Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head was one of the 4th quarter's best albums, and with his singles "Ball" and "Hello" in heavy rotation, he takes time to provide a visual for "Addresses" one of the harder cuts from the album.
Watch below as Grand Hustle henchmen Young Dro, Big Kuntry King, and D.O.P.E. join TIP in a mission to seek revenge. While we might consider T.I. a newly reformed citizen, in this short film he's right back to being the Trouble Man.
With 2 Chainz featured on almost everything, it's easy to forget that he's still promoting his solo debut Based On A T.R.U. Story. The latest visual from the "I spell South with a F" rapper is the Guaponese laced "Crack," directed by Aristotle.
After conquering Smirnoff's Master Of The Mix Atlanta, touring internationally and making her name as one of the most respected DJ's in the South, Hoodrich Entertainment and Hot 107.9's DJ Princess Cut plans to conquer the net one visual at a time with her new interview series In The Sweetbox.
In episode 1 of her debut season, she sits down with Atlanta emcee and producer Big Zak, best known throughout the city for his recent mixtape Talk That Shit and for his intro on DJ Greg Street's 6 O'Clock radio show.
Watch below as the lovely Sweetbox Jones talks with Zak about his accomplishments thus far, his growing MCM movement, and his strategy for making sure everyone who plays part in creating a song gets their proper share.
Be on the look out for Episode 2 of In The Sweetbox as Princess Cut chops it up witha few fellow DJ's. Subscribe to her channel to stay in the loop!
DJ Wally Sparks, Big K.R.I.T.'s right hand man, has joined forces with Big Sant's DJ Dub Floyd to form the Legion Of Doom as they blend two landmark records from Atlanta-- the Outkast classic "Spottieottiedopaliscious" and Ca$h Out's hit single "Cashin' Out."
SMKA, a brain trust in Atlanta known for bringing some of today's budding musicians together for dope collaborative projects, has outdone itself as they held The Hang Out:
Atlanta production collective, SMKA, blocked out 882 Studios for 4 days, and invited many of Atlanta’s most talented and progressive hip-hop artists to hang out, eat, drink, collaborate and make music. The Hang Out took place from February 7 - 10, and for 14 hours a day, 4 days straight, Justin Padron, of 882 Studios, recorded artists over SMKA production.
The Hang Out compilation features more than 50 different artists on 20 original records produced entirely by 808 Blake and Kato of SMKA. The Hang Out showcases the depth of talent, and diversity, that makes Atlanta’s hip-hop community the most creative and influential in the world.
Check out the project's first leak, "Pimpin Mane," below featuring Alabama's Jackie Chain and ATL rappers Scotty and RaRa over a Kato production.
Part 1 of The Hang Out is set to drop March 26th and if you're in the A in March 23rd, be sure to hit The Star Bar for The Hang Out Release Party.
Big Boi continues to show how diverse Atlanta's music scene really is as he's joined by NC musician Jake Troth and band The Sons Of Thunder in the visuals to "Apple Of My Eye."
Before they get to the music, Big Boi keeps things hilarious in a skit featuring YouTube sensations Epic Meal Time.
Last Thursday, Solange Knowles brought new material from her True EPlive to the Masquerade in Atlanta, and surprised everyone by bringing out Janelle Monae and the rest of the Wondaland Arts Society to jam out to her hit "Losing You."
If you're cursing at yourself like me for missing such a great show, be sure to catch a live performance while you can!
STS continues to rack up overseas, and he brought the cameras with him to Berlin, Germany to shoot the visuals to his latest flip of Purity Ring's "Fineshrine." Gold Rush III coming soon!
T.I., Young Jeezy, and 2 Chainz all snapped on Trinidad Jame$'s "All Gold Everything" remix, and they take their support of the ATL overnight sensation to another level by stomping with the King Midas of bicycles in the official music video.
Jermaine Dupri played a very important role in Usher's career, and the R&B vet paid homage to his mentor and producer as he joined JD on stage at the So So Def Reunion for over 20 minutes. To make things better for the sold out crowd, Ludacris and Lil Jon performed "Lovers & Friends," "Yeah," and "Welcome 2 Atlanta."
I showcased ForteBowie's soon to be smash "Gucci Mane" a few weeks ago, and now you have a chance to learn more about the ATLien by downloading his debut project Vice Haus. The free album is entirely produced, written and performed by ForteBowie.
Contrary to popular belief, originality is at an all time high in Atlanta. Vice Haus is more than enough proof.
STS has been working "Heavy" overseas, but thankfully he's still providing music to his home country as he prepares for the release of Gold Rush 3. Watch below as STS flips "Short Change Hero" by The Heavy, and be sure to check out Gold RushHERE and Gold Rush 2 after the jump!
Exactly one year ago, Diplo mysteriously released Usher's hit single "Climax," and now the pair are making Valentine's Day releases a tradition with the premiere of "Go Missin'." Will this single see the same amount of success?
In case you didn't know, ForteBowie is the rapper that completely knocked the first verse of Trinidad Jame$' "Southside" out of the water. I've been hoping to hear more from the Atlanta rapper since hearing his Don't Be S.A.F.E. guest verse, and POW, a new EP is on the way.
Stream ForteBowie's latest track "Gucci Mane" below, which probably won't sound anything like you assumed it will. Definitely plan on adding this to some sets.
