The real rap on Underground Atlanta, according to Killer Mike
Killer Mike has been vocal about distinguishing authentic Atlanta rap from the emerging hipster-hop scene that’s taken root here in recent years.
about distinguishing authentic Atlanta rap from the emerging hipster-hop scene that’s taken root here in recent years. Now, he’s taking it to the recording booth with the scheduled release of a compilation album titled Underground Atlanta.-
Due in June ‘09, the album will highlight a range of hood-happy and street-certified ATL artists from Gucci Mane to T.I. - who recently signed Mike to Grand Hustle Records.-
Underground Atlanta will be released through Killer Mike’s own Grindtime Official imprint via his distribution deal with SRC/Fontana.-
He’s quoted in the press release below the jump: