Dj RootsQueen – Dj Roots Queen

By: Carisha J

Atlanta is one of the busy cities where events run plentiful, and you can get an arsenal of networking done if you do the right footwork. Every week the city is filled with open mics, mixers, fashion events, music release parties, celebrity meet and greets plus more. If you have any type of interest to be in the music or entertainment industry, then this is the home for you. The saying goes, watch out for scammers and do good business. Follow those 2 rules and you should be smooth sailing.

1 of the more premiere footwear locations in Atlanta, First Class Sneaks held an exclusive meet and greet this past Sunday featuring rap legend Jadakiss. By the afternoon there was a long line of fans outside the store waiting to see their fav before he even arrived. For 1 hour, from 3pm to 4pm the lyrical goat visited the store, signed merchandise, sneakers, and met with his fans.

First Class Sneaks caters to true sneaker heads who appreciate the art in footwear. The store carries an exclusive amount of specialty styles including various Jordan Retros, Foamposites, Yeezy’s, Dunks and many other hot commodity brands. If you have an acquired taste for high-profile kicks then you for sure need to head to First Class Sneaks. It has such a crisp urban ambiance with their creative content creator set up vibes including an airplane themed photo shoot booth. Add in the legendary DJ Roots Queen spinning all the hottest tracks ever from Jadakiss, it was the perfect venue space to hold his meet & greet. Jada was all smiles and great positive energy towards the beautiful people who came out. Many people walked out the store with the biggest smiles after the event on the beautiful sunny Atlanta afternoon. He also has excellent class, as he patiently attended to every person that walked into First Class Sneaks to meet him. Special guests in the building included rapper Little Essence of Hip Hop, Digital Dope, Mogul Kierra M, DJ Roots Queen, legendary artist Jasmine Monet, Carisha / Live with Carisha, Aaron the creative director of Full Funnel Growth and more!

Jadakiss, who has been on the forefront of the music industry for over 20 years, is 1/3 of the rap group The Lox. He has also collaborated with other huge names in the business including Mariah Carey, Neyo, Rick Ross, Swizz Beats and more. He has been nominated for 4 Grammy Awards, has several gold albums, and has also been crowned an official member of the XXL Awards Board of 2023.

The event was formulated by Digital Dope, Kierra M, and the many amazing people at First Class Sneaks. Follow First Class
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NEW YORK RAPPER JIIGGY WOWS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘BIG PIMPIN’ FT CONNIE DIIAMOND & DEVEYE!

January 13, 2023 by Carisha Johnson

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Running into 2023, rapper Jiiggy is coming into the rap game bringing the vibes that we didn’t know we needed. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York where everything is about being flashy, glitz, and glamorous you have to not only look the part but be prepared to protect yourself and your property at all times. Although he admits you have to be alert in the north, he also 100% enjoys and represents where he came from.

Jiiggy’s musical influences includes YMCMB MEGA STAR Lil Wayne, whom he says inspires a lot of his artistry. He is also a fan of Kendrick Lamar and J Cole. With a signature flow of his own, adding a fresh spin on his bars with his New York accent and swag, the artist’s latest single ‘Big Pimpin’ is earning all its flowers! The track also features Connie Diiamond and Deveye. Not only does the single highlight the popular city of Brooklyn in the video, but the song is also catchy, fresh, and the perfect body of work to highlight how exclusive of an artist he is! Full of personality and energy, Jiiggy is a rapper you can put with any genre of artist, and he will shine through.

His latest single ‘Big Pimpin’ is out now on all platforms and showcases every bit of his lyrical talent!

Follow Jiiggy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jiiggy.333/

Entertainment / Business Mogul Deshawn Rattliff Scaling Through the South! 💯

January 3, 2023 by Carisha Johnson

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We are at the most revolutionary time right now in the entertainment industry! Rather you’re an artist, DJ, actor, record label, or even a hair stylist the number of independent contractors flourishing especially in Atlanta has sky – rocketed since the pandemic! Today more and more people are walking away from positions in Fortune 500 companies, offices and taking the leap of faith to build their own empires from the ground up! To do so takes a certain type of dedication, resilience and strength to tap into uncharted waters. Deshawn Rattliff aka Ocho Cinco has jumped into the waters just a few years ago and has been diving through the trenches ever since!

Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA the budding entrepreneur wanted to make a way on his own so 10+ years ago he came to the Mecca of Black Hollywood, Atlanta. Anyone who has taken a chance with betting on themselves can relate to his story. 15 years ago, he moved to Georgia with his family and had to immediately adjust to a new environment and a shock compared to back home in Pittsburgh.

Deshawn is an entrepreneur in every sense. He’s also a father so he’s always going to put the extra work in to make sure that his family is taken care of!

The budding entrepreneur is the CEO of his own Dog Breeding Business, Za Za Kennels. Being a devoted family man, his children love animals, so he launched the business as a way to bridge his children with him. Za Za Kennels currently has French Bulldogs, Old English breeds and the infamous XL Bullys. The pricing ranges from $1k up to $10k on his more exotic breeds, and Za Za Kennels ensures that you’re getting top of the line service at all times!

Follow Za Za Kennals on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zazakennals/ and the pups at https://www.instagram.com/frenchi_on_the_nawf/

Moving to Atlanta, 1 of the most popular cities in the music industry Inspired him to jump in on the wave in the south. Not only does Deshawn manage artists, but he’s open and available for artist consultations as well. If you’re unsure of the direction you want to go in with your music tap in with him! He is also the owner of ‘Bounce on the North Studio’ in Gwinnett. This full-service sound haven has professional engineers and is a solid place where he connects with his artists and other clients.

Deshawn has talented artists under his belt and a quiet mentor in the industry Benny the Butcher, whom he says he gets solid advice from. This is a man always hustling and grinding to be better than he was the day before!

Mentioning that he gets great advice from Buffalo, New York rapper Benny the Butcher, the most valuable information he’s received was that ‘it’s not for everybody, this industry is not always as good as it looks’. With a solid MC like Benny in support of him, several successful growing businesses, and ready to take 2023 by storm, Deshawn is heating up and building his table of success with his team!

This year he plans to be more involved at his studio. Already there 5xs a week he plans to push out more star power from his elite roster including Bray Druz, Mr. Major, Succa Free, Ceeb, Pluggedin Diego, Loney B, K- Rose Royalty.

“My thoughts on the music business are simply networking. If you don’t have a lot of networking skills, you won’t survive. You have to do things that you’re not comfortable doing sometimes but you will also need to have a serious network!”

Deshawn Rattliff

Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/d4dnawf/

To contact Deshawn in regard to animal purchase, studio time, management, consultations etc. please email him at corey_deshawn91@yahoo.com

Check out his Star artist Bray Druz

RIP to the RAP QUEEN ‘Gangsta Boo’ 🕊️🕊️

January 3, 2023 by Carisha Johnson

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By: Carisha

The industry is mourning the loss of famed Memphis rapper Gangsta Boo who passed away. Lola Chantrelle Mitchell better known by her stage name Gangsta Boo, was a respected rapper and the second female member of the music group Three 6 Mafia. The Academy Award winning group gained bigger notoriety off their hit single ‘It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp’, from the movie Hustle & Flow’.

She left the label after the release of her second album due to creative differences, but her reign carried on forever! With several solo projects in her catalog as well as commendable collabs with Eminem, Latto, GloRilla and more, the MC was loved by many for her raw skills and personality.

The rap Queen was found dead at a home Sunday morning according to the Memphis Police Department. She was 43.

Known as a pioneer, she was amongst the first of female rappers to build off the Gangsta rap image and owned it! This was a sound that really took off in the 1990’s. As a teenager she joined Three 6 Mafia which went on to be one of the most influential rap groups of all time.

There have been no immediate signs of foul play and the investigation is on – going reported by the MPD.

Fans all around the world are mourning the loss of this powerful woman whose legacy will be remembered.

East Atlanta Rapper ‘SupaStarDaGreat’ Talks Contributing GREATNESS to the Southern Rap Game!!

November 22, 2022 by Carisha Johnson

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By: Carisha the Diva

To the whole world in the south particularly, Atlanta has become a city that houses some of the most talented individuals in the music industry. This is a city where new trends are started, and new sounds break into the mainstream masses. The rap game has housed some of the biggest Atlanta born artists and continues to keep adding ‘greatness to the line-up. Rapper / songwriter SupaStarDaGreat is amongst those names of people who are making monumental milestones.

Hailing from East Atlanta, Georgia the rapper originally started out making beats before going full throttle into the rap game as a music artist. While he was still in high school, he was already directing and shooting his own music videos which evolved into completing successful singles, albums, connections and overall being respected in the city for his craft.

SupaStarDaGreat managed to hit a major peak in his career after a press run on Atlanta’s notorious radio station Streetz 94.5 FM. From there he went on to perform at several stages, but most recently had a stand-out show at the 2022 Revolt Summit where he performed in front of Hip Hop greats DJ Drama, Atl Jacob, and Rhapsody. Not slowing down anytime soon the artist is planning to drop more music at the top of the year including the visual to his new hit single ‘Creed’ out now on all platforms.

Follow SupaStarDaGreat on Instagram SupaStarDaGreat.com (@supastardagreat) • Instagram photos and videos

Check out his Q&A below

Talk to us about where you grew up?
-I grew up around Decatur and East Atlanta which are very close by the way…both my elementary and middle school was in Decatur, high school was in east Atlanta. So, I mainly claim East Atlanta.
How did you first fall in love with music?
-My household, my family was very into music…I had all kind of instruments around my house for as long as I can remember.
Who are your musical influences?
-Lil Wayne, 2pac, Ye, Skooly, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson.
What has been the most challenging aspect of maintaining your career?
-Keeping up with all the changes in social media and the trends that affect how more fans are reached.
How do you prepare to go into the studio?
-I normally don’t, I just have a few beats in a folder and kind of create the vibe as I go along there, it works better for me that way.
How would you describe yourself to the world. What do you like to do on your off time, favorite movies, food, introvert, extrovert, etc.?
-I am very extroverted! I don’t hate on anyone for any reason, I love helping people and I’m very passionate about anything I do!
My favorite food is “Broccoli cheese casserole” and my favorite movie of all time is “8 Mile”. On my off time I just spend time with my son or loved ones!
How did you come up with your artist’s name?
-I wanted a “Big” name to capture my energy and how talented I am at what I do.
Talk to us about your new single ‘Creed’
-Creed is that one track for real! Creed is a high energy club banger that highlights things like how me and all my people getting money, my girl is foreign, and how the way I’m kicking it other folks who “aren’t popping like me”! The best part is when I perform it the crowd goes crazy every time!
What do you hope the single will display to the world about you?
-How lyrical and talented I am with the different cadences and melodic flows I use in the song!
What are your plans for next year?
-Drop music videos to all the singles I’m pushing and continue to elevate to the next level
How would you describe the single in 1 word.
-GAK

T Hood, Elijah Lamar, Siva, Soufside Chino, & More Turn Up at ASIANAE’S Single Release Party for ‘New Atlanta’ at CLUB ESCOBAR

November 19, 2022 by Carisha Johnson

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By Carisha the Diva

Atlanta rapper Asianae has steadily been rising up the charts and heating up the streets with dope music. The leader of the infamous ‘Mermaid Gang’ had the whole city outside at Club Escobar in Atlanta Thursday night celebrating her successful new single ‘New Atlanta’. Asianae first hit the scene just under 3 years ago and started to get the attention of the radio DJ’s, labels, even Clayton County MC rapper Big Latto, SINGLE HANDEDLY creating her own wave out of the trenches. Signed to the infamous Break Em Off Music Group, the rapper is always booked and busy these days reaching new milestones in her career every day. Thursday night was another one for the books with a sold-out show at Escobar hosted by Jabo 2 Crunk.

Since then, she has had several successful singles including ‘Period Pooh’, ‘Jump’ ft Erica Banks, Dingo and more. Her previous body of work, ‘Chosen One’ was nominated everywhere for best album and she’s been racking up the street nominations for best new artist. She also recently just got off tour with rappers Latto, Saucy Santana, and Kali leaving the streets begging for more from the beautiful rap Queen.

‘New Atlanta’ also features T Hood, Ace Apollo, Soufside Chino, and NDA Mollo. Always open to working with other artists and embodying a fresh empowering essence about her, she is winning the hearts of not just Atlanta, but the entire south who is beginning to pick up on the Asianae takeoff train. The club was packed with media, her supporters, and new fans who all came out to show love to her latest single. Rappers T Hood and Elijah Lamar were also in the building and opened up for Queen Nae.

Taking the stage dressed head to toe in white, rocking long black tresses and a boatload of energy she shut the house down and left no crumbs after getting off the stage.

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ATL HOT SPOT ‘FIRST CLASS SNEAKS’ DOES EXCLUSIVE MEET & GREET WITH JADAKISS!

NEW YORK RAPPER JIIGGY WOWS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘BIG PIMPIN’ FT CONNIE DIIAMOND & DEVEYE!

Entertainment / Business Mogul Deshawn Rattliff Scaling Through the South! 💯

RIP to the RAP QUEEN ‘Gangsta Boo’ 🕊️🕊️

East Atlanta Rapper ‘SupaStarDaGreat’ Talks Contributing GREATNESS to the Southern Rap Game!!

T Hood, Elijah Lamar, Siva, Soufside Chino, & More Turn Up at ASIANAE’S Single Release Party for ‘New Atlanta’ at CLUB ESCOBAR