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.

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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: