Five Unsigned Artists We Haven’t Been Talking About
Georgia is a hot spot for new and upcoming artists. From the new age “Trap” artists like Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug and ILoveMakkonen to non-traditional Atlanta artists like Childish Gambino, there is...
View ArticleSouthwest GA Produces Eccentric Sounds
Have you ever wondered what a J. Dilla, 9th Wonder and Outkast mashup may sound like? If you can wrap your mind around that combination in the midst of today’s industry then you’ll have an idea of the...
View ArticleRaurfest Returns
Last year, Raury broke through blog sites and new artist radars in a wildfire fashion. With tracks like “Cigarette Song” and “God’s Whisper”, the Atlanta native brought a refreshing wind to the musical...
View Article4 Ways Social Media Has Helped Indie Artists
In a world ruled by emojis and applications that keep us connected to people and things across the globe, it has grown both harder and easier to be an upcoming artist. It’s harder because so many...
View ArticleHotlanta Returns: #Raurfest2015
June 26th will go down as one of the hottest days in 2015 for Atlanta, but not just because of the 94 degree heat. No, June 26th will go down in history because of the second annual Raurfest which...
View ArticleD.R.A.M. Speaks
The second Raurfest hosted by LoveRenaissance and Creative Loafing featured over fifteen artists including its heading act, Raury, and some surprise guests. One of those artists to grace the stage was...
View ArticleShameik Moore: More Than An Act
While Future’s DS2 is currently taking over the talk of timelines and hood water coolers (porches, corners and old school Chevy’s) alike, before this last week there was some other dope on the street....
View ArticleNo Turning Back for Cantrell
It has been three years since the release of a Steve Cantrell project, but on August 17 that changed. The Sylvester, GA born-artist released what is arguably his best work to date under the name of The...
View ArticleChance the Rapper Hosts Family Reunion in Atlanta
November 2 will bring a lot of acid rap and Sunday candy to the Tabernacle for Atlanta citizens and those from surrounding areas as Chance the Rapper brings his Family Matters Tour to Georgia. The...
View ArticleA Preface to David Luke
Producers are interesting beings. Like singers and rappers, they have feelings, grooves, sounds and all of that jazz but they always seem to be a little more eclectic than other artists most of the...
View ArticleFirst Listen: Drake and Future’s “What a Time to Be Alive”
“What a Time to Be Alive” is such a celebratory, victorious statement to make. It’s one of those old sayings that arise after tumultuous trials and tribulations are overcome. Two of hip-hop’s brightest...
View ArticleRaury’s “All We Need” Continues to Break the Mold
War. Revolution. Peace, Love and Happiness. All of these things and more encompass the message that one of Atlanta’s brightest rising stars, Raury, is putting out with every audible he produces. At...
View ArticleVS Versus the Others
In Atlanta, and other major cities, there’s always room for something old, something new, something borrowed, something. . .you get it. Well, here we are with a new business sprouting in the eclectic...
View Article6LACK Emerges From the Shadows
For many people in the Atlanta area, the name 6LACK (pronounced “black”) may be familiar. For others, it would be believable if it wasn’t. For years, 6LACK has been relatively under the radar. We’ve...
View ArticleRolling With the Mafia
What do you get when you mix one of Atlanta’s most influential rappers with one of the most talked about up-and-comers alongside four more hungry rappers? Bankroll Mafia. In recent years we’ve seen...
View ArticleGeorgia Ranks Among Most Dangerous Cities
According to SafeWise, Georgia has six of the most dangerous cities in the nation. SafeWise is a home security company that researches and reviews security systems in order to assist buyers in...
View ArticleBig Boi Outcasted For Instagram Post
A few days ago, Big Boi of Outkast posted a picture on Instagram (and Twitter) that got a few people upset. Looking at this, you can see where this went and how fast it could’ve gotten bad. The...
View ArticleHempathy to Bring a Cannabis Celebration to Little Five Points
The Georgia Hemp Economic Revival Organization wants your help to “Grow Our Future” in celebration of the 7th annual Hemp History Week. This year’s celebration will encourage the use of hemp products...
View ArticleMassive Slip ‘N’ Slide to Cool Off Hotlanta
There’s something different about Georgia heat. There’s nothing like that heavy, humid, nasty-feeling heat that cities like Statesboro, Valdosta, Savannah and Atlanta carry through Spring and Summer....
View ArticleMusic Midtown Lineup Announced
On September 17 and 18, Music Midtown will be held at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The music festival has been since 1994 but took a brief pause between 2005 and 2011. The official lineup has been...
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