February 2008 Archives

The industry is buzzing about some shakeups at DTP Records. I don't know exactly what's going on, but I figured I'd send positive vibes their way.

I've seen this contest on myspace for a minute but I never paid it too much attention because I don't know sh*t about creating intricate networking pages. But far be it from me to get in the way of some you myspace aficionado's out there. Check out the contest details below.

How many times have you heard women proclaim their independence? We all here it in at least one song a year. And, it also seems that in the same breath a lot women also complain about the single life. Well here’s a few reasons, 10 to be exact, why some of you ladies go home to cold beds. Check it out below.

If you tried to be a contestant on American Idol, and failed. Micheal Mauldin, and his team is giving you and anyone else who can sang-- not sing --sang a chance. Check out all the details below.

Last night I got the chance to attend one of Atlanta’s most popular MC’s, Young Jeezy at a private affair to witness him change a fans life forever.

SOHH it’s obvious that Diamond is not “that chick” in the rap game. She had her shot, but the BET freestyle put a tombstone on any solo rap career she had eyed for her future However, there’s another chick that I never considered to be a contender. But after listening to her new mixtape I think its possible for her to step up the plate and take over the throne. Could Princess be “that chick” to take the female rap game to the next level?

T.I.'s court trial started last week, and while the question of his freedom looms in the balance it seems that he's wasting no time on his new album 'Paper Trail'. Rolling Stone magazine caught up with the self proclaimed 'King' to chew the fat. Clifford touched on what it was like to work with Denzel Washington, and how his new album is formulating. Check out the interview below.

For years Radio One and CBS radio have been battling for the top spot in the urban market. As many of you know Atlanta has two hip-hop stations. V103, and HOT 107.9. They both pretty much cater to the same demographic, and play virtually the same music although Hot does get a little more hood. But there is a new system that’s coming to town that aimed at closing one of the stations down.

I stopped by Ciara's open casting call for new dancers at Gotta Dance Studio's in Atlanta. The turnout was thick as hell as many of ATL's best unsigned "raw" dancers came out in hopes of being chosen by one of today's most pioneering entertainers to back her up on stage.

Y'all know how I do. I got crazy video of the kids doing things that I still can't wrap my brain around. Check it out below.

Shawty Lo stopped by BET'S 106 & Park yesterday to put his thing down on the stage. If you missed it check it out below.

No disrespect to Andree 3000, but is anybody trying to rock fashion trends from such an androgynous figure?

Monica's boo [I wonder if he hates being called that] Rocko Da Don has a new mixtape out. And since he's sponsoring SOHH Atlanta, I find it only fitting to put you all on to some hot ish. Plus I got a message for all the artists out there.

I've been trying my best to disregard this chick every since she got signed to Big Cat Records. But her new album cover is just too blatant to ignore.

Rock Da Don is apparently building a strong buzz with his music. Another track has leaked from his upcoming album. Check it out below.

Damn, it was just two or three weeks ago that I pondered if former Crime Mob member Diamond could make it as a solo artist and become "that girl" in hip-hop. Well after watching her BET "Rap City" freestyle I got to digress to my original statement about the wannabe rapstress.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of being introduced to Charles McCree at the Atlantic Records offices here in Atlanta [more on why I was there later]. Anyway Charles was the winner of Roca Wear's "I Will Not Lose" campaign. The bruthas' got a story that is SOHH inspiring I thought you all should know it. Maybe it will encourage you to stay on your grind whatever that may be. Check it out below.

I haven't done a T.I. post in quite some time. Mainly because I am really trying to go easy on lil homie. I mean he's had his name through the mud SOHH much on this site what more is there to say. But it looks like he's about to grace us all with some new music shortly. Check out what he had to say to MTV news.

I was just surfing the internet, and I didn't realize that February 1st was Big Boi's birthday. So let me dedicate the rest of the day to Antwan's 34th born day.

Atlanta doesn't have much going on today so I've decided to zero in on Lil Wayne and all his craziness today.

Ya"ll know that Jermaine Dupri AKA [Grizzly Adams with that beard] loves the spotlight. And it seems he loves his youtube channel just as much, because he sent me over a new video for you all to check out. And this time he's finally throwing Janet into the fray. Check it out below.

Let me start off by saying that I could give a rat’s ass about who is dating whom in Atlanta. But I know a lot of the haters out have been trying to figure this one out SOHH I thought it was blog worthy. SOHH caught up with Young Dro while in Los Angeles this past weekend. And the Grand Hustle rapper decided to clear the air regarding he and American Idol winner, Fantasia Barino.

Ok, SOHH I decided to bring back Atlanta’s Own talent showcase because I had been receiving SOHH many emails from people inquiring about it. It’s a big job running this showcase because I receive hundreds of emails a week from people who want to be considered for it. But, out of the hundred submissions I looked at there were only four tracks this week that brought something different that from the norm. Hip-Hop is about artistic expression. But, unfortunately a lot of the tracks sounded the same. There was no originality, and therefore I had to overlook them. The four people you're about to check out brought "that thang" that I felt made them worthy to be exposed to the readers. SOHH without further ado, lets get into the showcase.

MONDAY IS THE DAY!!! Atlanta's Own will be back in full effect. And with the Grammy's coming up this weekend I think the timing couldn't be more prefect. Think you got a hot track? Think your beat is nice? Well get your material in SOHH we can see what you got.

One of the nicest and most skilled producers in the game DJ Toomp is getting some crazy press right now. He must have him a good ass publicist and I'm not mad at that at all. Check out the video below for all you chumps who claim that y'all are "producers".

Shawty Lo has been making his media rounds lately in attempt to put some heat on his debut CD, Units In The City. But he might of got loose in the gums about something that's highly frowned upon as well as highly illegal.

He’s got pockets on swole, and apparently a big bankroll. And he’s also collaborating with Bobby Valentino, and Ludacris. Check it out below. Is it Poppin or Floppin?

Today is the day where everyone 18 years old and above [who is registered to vote] can cast their vote for who they want to be the next President of the United States. And while I know many people, who consider themselves apart of the hip-hop community, don't have much confidence in our political system, It's still very important for you to get out and cast your vote. SOHH I got up early this morning to cast my vote, and I decided to bring my camera along for the ride. Check it out below.

In the new year I am trying to keep you all abreast of all the events thats poppin off in this city. And today I got another one for you to check out.

There is no denying Usher Raymond is a superstar. He’s been on top of his game much longer than his crooning counterparts. But after turning on his extremely popular fansite, firing his former manager Jonetta Patton, as well as becoming a father to a new bouncing bundling of joy. Is his fanbase still there to stroke his ego?

O.K., so I was surfing one of my favorite blog sites and I stumbled across a youtube video that I feel adds to the argument that some women just don’t have any respect for themselves.

I got some news on Atlanta's Own Ciara's new movie that's hitting the big screen very soon. And, though I love you Cici, it's not good.

OK, after many emails begging for me to bring it back. I've decided to bring back SOHH Atlanta's Own Showcase.