Atlanta’s grip on the global music scene remains unshakable. The city, long a crucible for hip-hop innovation, continues to churn out sounds that resonate far beyond Georgia’s borders. From the raw ...
Atlanta rapper-producer MexikoDro is 10 minutes late to our Zoom call, but he comes on apologetically, telling everyone about an errand at his bank that took longer than he expected. But he’s not ...
Atlanta’s hip-hop scene has faced some major blows over the past few years. Since 2021, eight influential figures have died: Trouble, Lil Keed, Takeoff, Rico Wade, Rich Homie Quan, OG Maco, DJ Unc and ...
ATLANTA — It all started with one song. “Whim Whamiee,” performed by budding Atlanta rappers Pluto and YK Niece was released in February. The song’s undeniable it-girl attitude, cocky flair and funny ...
Metro Boomin didn't invent the foggy, ominous trap sound that has defined Atlanta rap for at least the last 15 years, but he has definitely emerged as its most famous producer, and arguably its best.
Legendary Atlanta rap duo Outkast will soon be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. The pair — Andre “André 3000″ Benjamin and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton — are among this year’s class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ...