Sorry my ATL hip-hop heads, but I've executed an executive blog order to replace today's atl blog with another topic in hopes of making y'all aware of the hotness!
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The self-proclaimed "King Of The South", T.I.'s, birthday weekend has finally come to a close. And while Tip, and the Grand Hustle crew executed several events over the weekend, the gas shortages in -and around- the city restricted myself to only checking out the southern MC's private birthday party that was held at the Biltmore in midtown.
Check out my coverage below.
What up everyone? Today is my born day! And after doing a quick google search, it seems I share this week of born days with some of the best rappers of our time. Have a look!
This week's honorable mention goes out to Atlanta DJ/Producer Don Cannon.
The super producer and Aphilliates co-founder, is making some major moves as we go into the industry's fourth quarter. The gargantuan entertainer is diversifying himself more and more with each passing day. And has a bunch new projects coming out over the course of the next few months.
My new favorite group, Rock City is setting the sh*t off with their new single. The track is titled "Ride With Obama" and it's off their new mixtape "Put The F*cking Album Out". Check out the information below.
Well wonders never cease! Atlanta rapper B.O.B. has just dropped a fuggin amazing new track appropriately titled "Generation Lost".
Whatever happen to the idea and principle that celebrities are also role models?? Soulja Boy has just uploaded yet another outlandish and reckless video. Check out what happens when young adults with tons of money, no supervision and a bottle of Tequilla are left with a video camera.
2008 has been a year of high's and low's, particularly in the hip-hop industry. But now, luckily enough for us, the Online Hip-Hop Awards is coming back and is allowing ALL of us to have a say in what was hot, what was not, and who needs to hang it up. The nominations process for this years award show have officially begun.
I know that SOHH.com's current transition to our new site is getting more than frustrating for those who've been conditioned to come here to get your information, but please try to bare with us. I got some really good blogs that I'm just waiting to post to get you all talking. However, in the meantime let's give Rocko some props on his new video for "This Morning".
Last week I heard that Summer will officially be over today, September 22, 2008 @ 11:44 AM. It's no secret that this summer has probably been one of the worst summers, if not THE worst summer, in Atlanta's history. Usually the A has some insane party's, however with the recording industry steadily on the decline, and our current economy being as f*cked up as it is, you can see why Atlanta was noticeably quiet this season. But music mogul, Jermaine Dupri as well as rapper turned actor, Ludacris threw their annual summer bashes. And I want to know who was the "King Of Summer"?
Dear Janet,
I take back everything I ever said bad about you! Yo, Jermaine Dupri's girl, Janet is one bad b*tch [and I mean that only in the best way]. Has everybody seen that video floating around of "Ms. Jackson if ya nasty"? The new video breaks down why that ch*ck is still the queen of this entertainment game. Think I'm lying? Watch the video below:
Last night Tip's new album Paper Trail leaked on the internet. I am actually surprised that it took this long, but alas it's out there and is probably being downloaded at lightening speed.
SOHH why did I find out, late yesterday, that the superstar collaboration between Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Kanye West and TI for "Swagger Like Us" will not be on Tips new album Paper Trail.
I truly didn't want to be the a*sh*le twice in one day, but I forgot that "flopper" right here was dropping an album.
For those who blew up my email earlier today calling me a pure hater needs to click below.
I was really trying to hold off on this post. I know that Polow Da Don is trying SOHH hard to make Zone 4 work, but what does it take for people to realize that some artists just aren't going make it on the stage?
You know, I really don't talk about Plies too often. Forget the fact that I think he's a thug wannabe, I'm just not moved by his music. But he just dropped a new song that's piggybacking off of the latest recent controversy of our nation, SOHH I thought I'd give him some shine.
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Ludacris has teamed up for yet another collabo. This time he's teaming up with J.Hud on her new album. But, is it me or is the Atlanta rapper doing way too many features?
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My girl Rovella Williams put me on to a new workshop that's taking place for all my aspiring artists who's trying to break into the business. Y'all already know that I put you on to good sh*t. Find out all the details below.
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Well they've went and done it. While everyone is still discussing the issues of sagging pants, Riviera Beach, Florida is elevating racial tensions by arresting people who show their boxers.
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Playaz Circle is back, I think! After a successful run with their infectious hit "Duffle Bag Boy" the duo rap artists are moving on with a new song called "Sunglasses". Check it out below.
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Ludacris is making headlines this week amid talk that there could be a sudden "rap retirement" in his near future.
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There's a hot new artist coming out of the West coast that I just got to show some luv to. Glasses Malone is his name and he's already getting co-signed by Baby and Lil Wayne.
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In a time when nobody, with the exception of Lil' Wayne, is selling records, Atanta's own, Young Jeezy killed it on Billboard this week. And even though I'm still bitter [I'm sure everybody knows why], I got to give the homie his props. Check below for all the details.
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As I’m sure you know by now Atlanta’s number one pop Princess got a bit risqué for the new Vibe magazine. People have been emailing me asking me why I haven’t talked about it. But to me I don’t see the problem.
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I got an email from someone who accused the self-proclaimed "King Of The South" of lip synching at this year's MTV Video Awards.
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You know one of the best things about my job is my ability to truly have an influence on hip-hop culture, events and artists. While some of you are still unreceptive to the notion that bloggers, particularly SOHH Gyant, has some juice on the internet, that doesnt change the fact that its happening. I can big up or eff up your whole day with a few simple keystrokes. However, I often times use the SOHH platform to put you on to new music and artists who I feel are worthy. I'm on such a musical high with Akon's Rock City that I just got to put you on to their BET "Rap City" performance. Them dudes killed it on the mic. Check it out below.
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Last night MTV's annual award show aired. And you already know that I want to know what you guys thought.
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Well you known Atlanta artist I-20 is back on the scene with some new music. He and Ludacris have teamed up on a new song. And you know I got it for you below to check out.
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With every passing day we are coming closer and closer to possibly watching the first African American in history to enter the oval office to run this country. And it seems like every influential figure in hip-hop and beyoncd is doing everything they can to ensure it happens. T I's got his "Respect My Vote" campaign. Diddy continues to consistently create his popular [and often times annoying] youtube videos encouraging all to go cast their vote. And now even Jermaine Dupri is getting in on the action.
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Young Jeezy finally stopped through Atlanta last night to promote his new album The Recession at the legendary Tabernacle. And talk about a bad experience. Pull up a chair, this is gonna take a minute.
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Last night I attended a V103 event that was showcasing good music. Robin Thicke and Monica were among other notable talents from the A. But it's what was happening back stage that makes for this blog post.
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For those of who you don't know [and I just don't know how you wouldn't] Gyant is a big supporter of Rock City and the Rock City movement. After almost three years of blogging for SOHH.com y'all know that I only put you on to the hot ish. Well, Rock City is doing it big with a new online web show titled "Rock City: My Life As Artist". Check out more below.
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Young Jeez's album drops today and you know SOHH Atlanta just has to show him some luv. Tomorrow it's going to be Jeezy day in the A. And you already know I got the full schedule for you below. Check it out.
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Well, the holiday weekend is over! And thanks to Jamal
Coleman, Chaka Zulu, Taiye Samuel [AKA the Wild Afrikan] and Dean Jackson I am
able to give you all a rundown of one of the hottest parties that took place at
Uptown Lounge Saturday night. Wesley Snipes, Gabrielle Union, D. Woods, Michael
Jordon, Terrence J, Ludacris and a host of other celebrities shut
