The Goodie Mob reunion is one week to the wind, so we’re taking a last look back at the buildup to the biggest show of the year with some footage from their MARTA press tour through the S.W.A.T.S. and a little concert footage.
Crib Notes TV goes behind the scenes with Big Rec aka Big Reczilla of the Regime as he creates two remixes for the “Real Hip Hop is Back” single featuring Rec and the rest of the members of Atlanta’s underground hip-hop supergroup, the Regime (Snub Zero, Shred Da Verbal Tongue, Jawz of Life and KP). The upcoming special “she-mix” features Adrift Da Belle, CoCo Jones, Tiffany Michael, Boog Brown, StaHHr and AynJul.
Crib Notes TV catches up with Playboi Tre to talk about his days with defunct Atlanta hip-hop circle the Attic Crew as well as his new crew Ham Squad featuring Bobby Ray aka B.o.B, and Born Wit It. We also get a chance to hear about new projects with Atlanta artists Pill & Big Reczilla.
On Saturday, July 11, Crib Notes caught up with veteran Atlanta-based MC Señor Kaos during the video shoot for his Illastrate-produced single “Automatic Classic” off the Swagger is Nothing, Talent is Everything project he released not long ago. He talks about how Jax’s passing motivated him to return to the stage.
B.o.B has been busy. He’s had his hands full addressing his name change from B.o.B to Bobby Ray, an aggressive tour schedule and with the release of his latest mixtape, B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray. With news breaking Wednesday that he’ll headline the URB stage at the A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta, Bobby Ray followed up with a new music video: “Put me On.”
crib notes TV catches up wit producer/MC AmDex of Clan Destined to find out more about his recent solo project The 7 Scrolls.
crib notes TV catches up with Atlanta recording artist Spree Wilson to learn more about his recent move to New York City and what’s he’s discovered on his journey. We talk about his upcoming projects and his debut solo music video for “Word!” (produced by No I.D.) which premieres this month on MTV.
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Crib Notes TV caught up with Atlanta DJ/Beatsmith/Graffiti/MC/B-boy group Lee Harvey Oswald to get a sense of the men behind the masks. Consider this an introduction. Stay tuned to Crib Notes to learn more about the group, their art and loose confederation of musicians “Zone 7.” Lee Harvey Oswald opens for Edan and fellow Atlanta act Noot d’ Noot August 1 at Apache Cafe.
Crib Notes caught up with Pill just before he left for Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash with Killer Mike. We talked about many things, but what stood out was the meaning behind the man’s music. If you’ve seen the new video for “Trap Goin’ Ham,” then it is easy to understand where the controversy is coming from.
The Smoking Section has long been regarded as an in-depth source of information about your favorite underground hip-hop artists. Recently TSS featured Atlanta’s own Señor Kaos. The artist formerly known as Kid Kaos has been a veteran of the Atlanta underground scene for over a decade releasing his first album while still in high school at age 17.
TSS presents Smoking Sessions with Señor Kaos.
During the interview he talks about how a lack of resources presents a challenge for indie hip-hop artists in the city of Atlanta.
Eddie Meeks, one third of veteran Atlanta hip-hop group Prophetix and a brilliant MC in his own right, looks to be back in the studio with this single “S.o.S to the World“.
CL Crib Notes contributor Dominick Brady sat down with A3C Festival co-founder Brian Knott at the Earl in East Atlanta. In this interview we discussed the origins of A3C and where Knott thinks it is headed.
Earlier this year, Knott announced the A3C move from the Center Stage complex to East Atlanta. The festival is scheduled to take place October 1-3.
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Part of Killer Mike’s Grindtime crew, Pill has created a national buzz for his 4180 mixtape with DJ Burnone over the past few months. Fans can expect more from the west side MC on Killer Mike’s forthcoming Underground Atlanta project. Mixtape artwork and download link after the jump
Atlanta’s hip-hop scene is in a continual state of renewal. This is due, in part, to the scores of MCs and producers arriving in Atlanta each year from cities and towns both near and far. Producer Illastrate has been a prolific example, working with Atlanta hip-hop veterans and newcomers alike. His work is heard again on this latest offering from recent Detroit arrival, Boog Brown.
The track is one of many to look forward to from Boog Brown’s forthcoming mixtape, Ms. Black America, scheduled for release this summer with production from Illastrate, 14KT and Lex Boogie, featuring Atlanta artists Clan Destined, Flux (Binkis Recs) and Mojo Swagger.
Crib Notes’ contributor Dominick Brady sat down with Haveyouheard.net’s co-founder Adam Trimble to discuss the rise and demise of the Atlanta-based music website Haveyouheard.net and it’s impact on Atlanta’s music community.
Atlanta-based singer Brittany Bosco’s video debut.
Ozy Reigns stars in “OZ” from Ozy Reigns on Vimeo
Ozy Reigns‘ debut music video for his single “OZ” produced by Illastrate and Jay Fab and directed by Donnie Leapheart.
You might have noticed Ozy making some noise around Atlanta. He’s partnered with Atlanta producers Jaescott, Illastrate and others to form a crack production team for his new album Exciting Times.
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