Atlanta hip hop
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Georgia Rap is a part of the Southern Rap scene. The subjects, the beats, and the rappers are unique then to any other scene in Southern Rap. Georgia Rappers have deep state pride, and it comes through in the their music. Rappers such as Lil Jon, Pastor Troy, D.S.G.B, BoneCrusher, and T.I., have extremely violent lyrics, with little or no relation to the usual "big rims" style of Southern Rap. Atlanta is the home for Georgia rap, but there are other rappers from around the state (i.e. Young Jeezy, who is from Macon and both members of Field Mob who are from Albany, Georgia). Outkast and Goodie Mob put Atlanta on the map in the mid 1990s, and tend to stress less violent but equally provincial themes, though as they have achieved greater fame, Outkast's lyrics have evolved to become more varied. Other artists had big hots in the late 1990s, including Witchdoctor and Cool Breeze. Big names in Atlanta rap promotion, production, and distribution include LaFace Records (started by BabyFace), So So Def, Organized Noise, and the Dungeon Family. Some of the rappers who originated from the Southern States include rap duo OutKast and rap group Goodie Mob. They became one of the groups who were instrumental in the emergence of the Dirty South rap industry in Atlanta, Georgia. Dirty South rap is characterized by older rap styles with southern music, accents and themes.
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[edit] Subjects Discussed
The subjects of Georgia Rappers varies from artist to artist. Some artist rap about the violence found within neighborhoods, drug movement, fighting, and especially state pride. State Pride plays a large role in Georgia Rap as can be determined by the references to the Atlanta monuments and teams such as the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons, clubs and specific neighborhoods/towns in the Atlanta area (e.g., College Park, East Point, Decatur).
In newer forms of Georgia rap there has been the emergence of party/club scene and snap music such as those of Lil Jon, the Ying Yang Twins, and Soulja Boy.
[edit] Collaboration
Georgia rap often collaborates with Louisiana rappers (Mannie Fresh, Juvenile, Lil Wayne), Mississippi (David Banner),Houston (Mike Jones),(Chamillionaire) (Scarface), and many other Southern scenes.
[edit] Rap Feuds
As for the usual rap feuds, Atlanta's biggest is between Ludacris, and Fox News Anchor Bill O'Reilly, who called Ludacris a thief and urged Pepsi to cancel Ludacris' endorsement deal. Also, T.I. and Lil Flip have feuded, but this has been resolved behind closed doors. Another feud includes a well-publicized beef between Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane that has been ongoing for several years.
[edit] Notable Atlanta Artists
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Bone Crusher, T.I., Lil' John, The Eastside Boys, Ludacris, Andre 3000, Big Boi, Jermaine Dupri, Joung Jeezy, Yung Joc, Young Bloodz, D4L, Dem Franchize Boys, Jazze Pha, DJ Unk, Bubba Sparxx, Cash Camp, Bobby Valentino, TLC, etc.
