Old School Atlanta Hip Hop

Old School Atlanta Hip Hop is a distinct genre born out of the city's vibrant music scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Characterized by its heavy, syncopated rhythms and 808 drum machine beats, this style often features prominent use of synthesizers, guitar riffs, and catchy, repetitive hooks. Vocals frequently showcase rapid-fire flows, energetic ad-libs, and a blend of lyrical braggadocio and storytelling. Emerging from the city's clubs and streets, Old School Atlanta Hip Hop was shaped by the city's rich musical heritage, including funk, soul, and crunk. This genre played a significant role in popularizing Southern hip hop, influencing a generation of artists and paving the way for trap and drill. Its unique blend of energy, swagger, and regional flavor set it apart from East and West Coast hip hop styles, cementing its place in hip hop history as a pivotal and enduring force.

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All White
Single - Released November 8, 2024

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Arrested Development
Baby D.
Big Gipp
Blackowned C-Bone
Bone Crusher
Crime Mob
D4L
DJ Kizzy Rock
Da Organization
Drama
Field Mob
Ghetto Mafia
Goodie Mob
Hitman Sammy Sam
Jeezy
Khujo Goodie
Killer Mike
Kilo Ali
Kris Kross
Lil Jon
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
Lil Scrappy
Ludacris
OJ Da Juiceman
Outkast
Pastor Troy
Playa Poncho
Raheem the Dream
Shawty Lo
Splack Pack
Ying Yang Twins
Young Dro
Youngbloodz
Ludacris
Outkast
Lil Jon
Jeezy
Killer Mike
Ying Yang Twins
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
Kilo Ali
Young Dro
Lil Scrappy
Kris Kross
Arrested Development
Crime Mob
Youngbloodz
Pastor Troy
D4L
OJ Da Juiceman
Goodie Mob
Field Mob
Bone Crusher
Shawty Lo
Big Gipp
Khujo Goodie
Blackowned C-Bone
Drama
Hitman Sammy Sam
Splack Pack
Ghetto Mafia
Playa Poncho
Raheem the Dream
Baby D.
DJ Kizzy Rock
Da Organization