Crib Notes

Nowadays, the phrase “Atlanta hip-hop” tends to cause mass cringing — especially in the midst of the BET Hip-Hop Awards (happening this weekend). So here’s a cool diversion to remind everyone that Atlanta hip-hop is more than a double-sided snap/trap rap coin.

Check out Proton’s new video for “Fade Away,” produced by Artemus Jenkins (cool name, huh?), above. The song features Proton rapping over Santogold’s “Starstruck.”

The duo’s new mixtape, Red & Purple Vol. 1, is something of a novelty-themed project — every song features female guest artists, or Proton remixes of songs released by Atlanta’s including Slick & Rose, Muffy, Janelle Monae and such out-of-towners as Jessica Tonder, Amanda Diva and M.I.A.

Download Red & Purple Vol. 1 here.

Tonight’s monthly Broke $ Boujee party serves as the official mixtape release with performances from Proton, Gripplyaz, Brittany Bosco and Young Bishop. Ian Ford hosts. The Five Spot, 1123 Euclid Ave. 404-223-1100. www.fivespot-atl.com.

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Tonight marks the second installment of Broke + Boujee since its return last month.

That ballin’ ass promoter chick Fadia Kader has big plans in store for the monthly, including expansions to Canada and elsewhere. The Puma and Pabst logos on the adjacent flyer are proof that she means business.

If you know anything about such artists as Proton, Hollyweerd, Grip, and the like, you already know B&B has been the driving force behind Atlanta’s other-ground hip-hop scene.

To prime yourself for the party tonight, download the latest Broke + Boujee mixtape here, and lookout for more to come. (See tracklist below.)

Fadia’s new twist consists of a B+B rotation that highlights different themes (music, fashion, art, lifestyle) each month. Fashion gets the focus tonight.

If that conjures Visions images of sharp-as-a-tack creased slacks, button-ups and Sunday go-to-meeting shoes in your mind, this probably ain’t your kinda party.

18-and-up. 99 cents before 11 p.m. $4.99 for ladies. $9.99 for fellas. Thurs., Aug. 21. The 5 Spot, 1123 Euclid Ave. 404-223-1100. www.fivespot-atl.com.

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