Welcome to Atlanta

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Welcome to Atlanta"
Single by Jermaine Dupri
from the album Instructions / Word of Mouf
Released	2001
Format	12" single
Recorded	2001
Genre	Rap
Length	03:20
Label	So So Def DTP Def Jam South
Writer(s)	C. Bridges J. Dupri K. Parker
Producer(s)	Jermaine Dupri
Chart positions
#41 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
Jermaine Dupri singles chronology
Ballin' Out of Control (2002)	Welcome to Atlanta (2002)	Welcome to Atlanta remix (2002)

Welcome to Atlanta is the second single off of Jermaine Dupri's album Instructions and also appeared as a hidden track on Ludacris' album, Word of Mouf right after the track "Bonus Track: Block Lockdown". The music video shows a tour bus being taken around Atlanta by the duo while they rap over it. The music video has appearances by Creflo Dollar^[1], Lil Jon, Lil Bow Wow, Da Brat, Young Buck, T.I., Monica, Blaque, Usher, Brandi Williams, and Big Tigger. It was directed by Marc Klasfeld. It samples "Five Minutes Of Funk" by Whodini

Contents 1 Remix 2 The Music Video 2.1 Scene 1 : Atlanta 2.2 Scene 2 : New York 2.3 Scene 3 : St. Louis 2.4 Scene 4 : Long Beach 3 Other remixes 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Remix

Welcome To Atlanta (coast to coast remix) is a remix of the single that settled at the #183 spot in the end-year chart of 2002 after peaking the Billboard Hot 100 at 35, and 15-14 on the R&B and Rap Top 100 respectively. A lesser known aspect of this song is that Jermaine Dupri's verse on this song was heavily influenced by the song "Five Minutes Of Funk" by Whodini. It has also became the anthem of the Atlanta Falcons. Originally the remix was meant to be a promotion video for the upcoming Like Mike movie starring Bow Wow but it was left out of the soundtrack album and was listed in the So So Def remix compilation released in the same month. Though an outro was left where the four rappers passing a basketball to each other through the continent.

Jermaine Dupri responded with the video to the abuses of the Aftermath roster. Precedently Dr. Dre called JD "Papa Smurf" and "Mini-Me", while Eminem named him "gay midget", with Xzibit on the same song labelled Dupri "Tattoo, a.k.a the Leprechaun, a.k.a. Jermaine Dupri" and also a "cockeyed midget with a Napoleon complex" and a "Nickelodeon fetish" (the last one refers to the kid rappers' albums that was produced by So So Def). JD replied with a mix diss song and with this video at the same time. It demonstrates the nationwide influence of JD and his higher role in the hip-hop industry (the biggest step was to get Snoop involved in the project because of his close ties with the Aftermath artists) [1]. Meanwhile in the same month JD, Xzibit and Nate Dogg participated in the Rap edition of The Weakest Link. JD was voted off by Nate and XZ after the first round with no practical reasons, where JD protested with saying "They're hating on me". Though Nate Dogg participated in JD's Instructions released in 2001 in the song "Ballin' Out Of Control".

The original video concept was about presenting the different districts of Atlanta. The remix extended it to all the coasts of the US with every side being represented by local rappers.

[edit] The Music Video

[edit] Scene 1 : Atlanta

"Welcome To Atlanta (coast to coast remix)"
Single by Jermaine Dupri featuring P. Diddy, Murphy Lee and Snoop Dogg
From the album So So Def : Definition of a remix
Released	June 24, 2002
Format	TV Airplay
Genre	Rap
Length	4:21
Label	So So Def Recordings / Columbia Records / Sony Records
Writers	Bridges, C. Jermaine Dupri Hutchins, J. Lee, M. Moseley, C. Freddie Perren Lawrence Smith C. Yarian
Producers	Jermaine Dupri
Director	Benny Boom Don Davis (cinematographer) George Bianchini (steadicam)
Jermaine Dupri singles chronology
"Welcome To Atlanta" (feat. Ludacris (2002)	"Welcome To Atlanta (coast to coast remix)" (2002)	"Basketball" (feat. Bow Wow)" (2002)
P. Diddy singles chronology
"Burnin' up" (feat. Faith Evans)" (2002)	"Welcome To Atlanta (coast to coast remix)" (2002)	"Trade It All" (Fabolous featuring P. Diddy & Jagged Edge) (2002)
Murphy Lee singles chronology
"Breathe in, breathe out" Ali feat. The St. Lunatics (2002)	"Welcome To Atlanta (coast to coast remix)" (2002)	"Shake Ya Tailfeather" (feat. P. Diddy and Nelly) (2003)
Snoop Dogg singles chronology
""Bigger Business" (feat. Swizz Beatz, Baby, Cassidy, Jadakiss, P. Diddy, Ron Isley)" (2002)	"Welcome To Atlanta (coast to coast remix)" (2002)	"Not like it was" (feat. Soopafly, E-WHite, RBX) (2002)

Filming Location : 2277 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 [2]

241 Forsyth St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 [3]

It starts with Jermaine Dupri coming out from the Dunk N Dine diner mixed with flashing pictures from the highway leading to Atlanta. He is seen wearing T-shirt a drawn face of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, which is an obvious tribute to her (deceased in April the same year). He is joined by fellow Atlantans including Lil Jon and Jazze Pha in the parking lot of the Magic City strip club. In the lyrics and some seconds-long camera shots he refers to hometown places Fuel, Kaya, Velvet Room, Club 112, Strokers club, Ritz club, Shark Bar, and Plush Limousine Service.

[edit] Scene 2 : New York

Filming Location : 4 Penn Plz New York, NY 10001 [4]

P. Diddy is standing on the top of the Madison Square Garden entrance roof. It has cameo appearances by Loon, Fabolous, DJ Clue, Swizz Beatz and Jermaine Dupri.

[edit] Scene 3 : St. Louis

Filming Location : 250 Stadium Plz, St. Louis, MO 63102 [5]

The members of St. Lunatics gathered in the Busch Stadium accompanied by 2002 season's St. Louis Cardinals player Fernando Viña and St. Louis Blues hockey goalkeeper Fred Brathwaite. Murphy Lee dressed in a Spirits of St. Louis jersey speaks about his loyalty and patriotism expressed throughout his tattoos, jewelry and clothing. He is backed up by southside rappers Ali, Kyjuan, Slo'Down, Nelly and Jermaine Dupri.

[edit] Scene 4 : Long Beach

Filming Location : 1014 E Pacific Coast Hwy Long Beach, CA 90806 [6]

Snoop invites the whole LBC to have a party with him at the same spot where they had one 9 years earlier in the square in front of the World Famous V.I.P. Records store, where Snoop performs his verse mounting the top of the building, like he did during the What's My Name video shoot. He also presents his Snoop Deville lowrider car, which was later used in the "From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" music video too. Some people of Snoop's entourage show up on the set, including Soopafly and Uncle Junebug.

[edit] Other remixes

• A remix called "Welcome To L.A." is done by Warren G where he presents his town. It appeared on the mixtape of DJ Felli Fel Featuring Snoop Dogg - The Heavy Hitters in 2002.

• A parody called "Welcome to India" was also made, and is available on the internet and P2P services.

[edit] References

1. ^ Friesen, Don (June 12, 2005). Dust off your Feet and Move on.

[edit] External links

• JD on MTV News
• The video data on MVDB

v • d • e Snoop Dogg
Discography
Studio albums
Doggystyle • Tha Doggfather • Da Game Is to Be Sold Not to Be Told • No Limit Top Dogg • Tha Last Meal • Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$ • Rhythm & Gangsta • Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
Singles
"Who Am I" • "Gin and Juice" • "Doggy Dogg World" • "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" • "Vapors" • "Tha Doggather" • "We Just Wanna Party with You" • "Still a G Thang" • "Snoop Dogg" • "From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" • "Beautiful" • "Drop It Like It's Hot" • "Let's Get Blown" • "Signs" • "Ups & Downs" • "Real Soon" • "Vato" • "That's That Shit" • "I Wanna Love You" • "Candy" • "Boss' Life"
List of all albums • Filmography • Complete discography
Related articles
Geffen • Interscope • Universal • Doggystyle Records • List of awards • 213 • Tha Dogg Pound • LBC Crew • N.W.A. • Tha Eastsidaz • DPG Unit • The Warzone • Nine Inch Dix • Dr. Dre

v • d • e Ludacris
Discography
Albums
Incognegro • Back For The First Time • Word of Mouf • Chicken-N-Beer • The Red Light District • Release Therapy • Theater of the Mind
Singles
"Whats Your Fantasy" • "Southern Hospitality" • "Area Codes" • "Rollout (My Business)" • "Move Bitch" • "Saturday (Oooh Oooh)" • "Growing Pains (Do It Again) Remix" • "Act a Fool" • "Stand Up" • "Splash Waterfalls" • "Diamond In The Back" • "Blow It Out" • "Get Back" • "Number One Spot"/"Potion" • "Pimpin' All Over the World" • "Georgia" • "Money Maker" • "Grew Up a Screw Up" • "Runaway Love" • "Glamorous" • "Slap"
Related articles
The Wash • 2 Fast 2 Furious • Crash • Hustle & Flow • The Heart of the Game • Ballers • Fred Claus