Gucci Mane – Dj Roots Queen

Rich Homie Quan talks about getting kidnapped by Gucci for 3 days, Bow Wow influence, Young Thug new music

September 10, 2021 by Lalaa Shepard

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“I’m back dropping music, nothing is holding me down, I’m back to telling my story”

In a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa, Lalaa Shepard catches up with Atlanta native Rich Homie Quan to speak about his come up doing open mics, his first big break with “Type of Way”, hating his most popular song to date, “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)”,

changes in the music industry since 2013, fatherhood, and more.

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/richhomiequan/

https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/

https://www.instagram.com/Lalaashep/

THE FIRST ANNUAL INDIEFEST ATLANTA BRINGS OUT GUCCI MANE, BIG TIGGER, DJ GREG STREET, SLUTTY VEGAN AND MORE

July 6, 2021 by Dj RootsQueen

Concerts, Contests, events, Hip Hop, Press

#foogiano, Gucci Mane, indie fest, indiefest

In the true essence of Independence Day, Authentic Empire Music Group (AEMG) held one of the biggest independent music festivals in the southeastern region with the first annual IndieFest Atlanta that concluded with a live performance by East Atlanta’s own Gucci Mane who was introduced by Big Tigger. AEMG’s roster of talent also rocked the sold out crowd with a lineup that included Money Mu, YSN, Gabriel Avrett, AG Lotti, Doughboy and Geezy Escobar. Held at Cosmopolitan Premier Lounge in Decatur, GA, event festivities kicked off at 2PM with a stage set up in the parking lot alongside 20 various vendors, including a Slutty Vegan food truck. Legendary radio personality DJ Greg Street hosted the Foogiano stage, where he continually shouted out the incarcerated rapper whose birthday was on July 4th. The record label and music services company brought out droves of independent acts from across the country that performed on one of three stages in front of a live audience of over 3k attendees for the chance to win exclusive prizes.

In the end, Alabama rapper Mello Oowee edged out the competition taking home an AE chain, a brand new car and single deal as well as a champs trophy. “I really want to thank all of the indie artists who showed up and showed out,” said Lavour “Boomman” Sanders, AEMG CEO. “It was an amazing turnout; another win for independent artists and the culture.” IndieFest Atlanta not only offers independent artists a platform to be seen, heard and discovered, but to also rub elbows with other artists, industry executives and fans.

“There isn’t anything out here like it, and I’m making it my mission to take IndieFest all over the world in the hopes of bringing the best indie talent to the mainstream.”
Boom Man

From their inception, Authentic Empire Music Group (AEMG) has understood that a powerful organization requires a powerful name. Founded in 2017 by Lavour “Boomman” Sanders, they are a full-service entertainment company and record label that boldly defines what they value and what they stand for. The word “authentic” refers to Sanders’ front-line experience in the music industry as a former artist and manager himself. He intimately identifies with the industry politics independent artists and producers face including the gatekeeping infrastructure of major labels. The term “empire” represents the creative culture Sanders is building with a qualified executive team and roster of heavyweight talent. His goal is to foster an atmosphere of accessibility but also maintain quality control. At AE, they aim to breed champions.

Yung Mal speaks on self-care, meeting King Von through Asian Doll, why he and Quill haven’t released music [Lalaa Land]

June 3, 2021 by Lalaa Shepard

Interviews, Videos

Gucci Mane, lalaa shepard, pooh shiesty, quill, the progress report, yung mal

“Guwop didn’t baby me”

Yung Mal is a rapper from Atlanta, GA. He recently released his third body of work, ‘1.5 Way or No Way’ with features from G Herbo, Quill, BIG30, Slimelife Shawty, Pooh Shiesty, Lil Gotit, and Real Taker. During the season 2 premiere episode of Lalaa Land, Yung Mal speaks on giving up smoking since he’s on probation, bossing up, fatherhood, coping with death, music, and moving safely as a public figure.

https://www.instagram.com/lalaas.land/

5/6/21 – New Fire For You Official TIDAL Playlist[Top 5]

May 6, 2021 by Ogechi

Hip Hop, Mixtapes, Press, press release, Single Release

21 Savage, Burna Boy, DJ Khaled, Gucci Mane, Jay-Z, tidal

Back at it with another weekly playlist of the best new hits to take to your weekend turn up or turn down! This week’s TIDAL playlist includes tracks from DJ KHALED, Burna Boy, Gucci Mane and More!

“SORRY NOT SORRY” – DJ KHALED + Jay-Z +Nas + James Fauntleroy
- The wait is finally over when it comes to DJ Khaled next industry posse album entitled KHALED KHALED, with stand out track featuring HipHop Gods Jay-Z and Nas talking that Black King wealth from the struggle talk over the smooth crooning of the talents James Fauntleroy.
“durag activity” – Baby Keem, Travis Scott
- A banger with an omunios cover art we didn’t know our summer’s needed. First know as a california producer who got his mainstream blow from co-producing and co-writing on the Black Panther TDE Album, thus becoming Grammy Nominated before hitting 21 years of age. Baby Keem partners with Travis Scott on that kind of mischief durag’s get boys into.
“Kilometre” – Burna Boy
- Burna Boy has came with a fiesty uptempo summer single, following TWICE As TALL from last august. Burna has shown us he hasn’t missed a beat or reached a plateu in his artistry with this one.
“Shit Crazy” – Gucci Mane + BIG30
- Classic Gucci Mane Trap record for your weekend this time featuring up and comer BIG30, who garnered attention earlier this year having featured on Pooh Shiesty’s “Neighbors”.
“Spiral” – 21 Savage
- This track sounds Savage Mode mood 21 Savage and we are here for it, with electric cinematic trap beat to accompany 21’s standard big street and big money talk.

Check out the all the other tracks from Billie Eilish, PNB Rock and more below!

https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/a1a02fe2-33d4-4d0b-9d57-03a70d8d51eb

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[ATL Rap Celebrity Photos] Flashback with Outkast, Shawty Lo, Gucci Mane, Slim Dunkin, and more

March 11, 2021 by MsRivercity

News

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Here is round 2 of Atlanta Rap Celebrity Photos. This edition highlights moments with Outkast, Killer Mike, Gucci Mane, Shawty Lo, Scotty ATL, Slim Dunkin and more. Follow me on Instagram for more flashback photos: @msrivercity

These rare Outkast photos were taken for Allhiphop at Counterpoint 2014 during the Outkast Reunion Tour. This was my first concert shooting with a DSLR camera. I practiced for weeks in hopes I would get approved to shoot this set.

I believe there were nearly 20,000 people at this festival. I got the approval notice about 15 minutes before showtime and I had 5 mins to haul a** across a throng of fans to make it in time. I was successful, but a few people got elbowed along the way. (You can read the full story here)

This was a career moment and probably the best show of my life so far. BTW, Andre sweated on my camera a little bit.

This was taken at DTLR in Atlanta around 2011. Killer Mike was a big supporter of OZONE Magazine and he visited our office often. It always impressed me how he remembered all the writers and knew our work. We were located across the street from Stankonia Studios. The Stankonia Christmas party was always my favorite event. Big Boi likes to look fresh for photos.

This was young Future writing in the studio around late 2010 / early 2011. He could have been working on the Dirty Sprite mixtape in this photo. Future always impressed me how he would write and record several songs in one night, then go hit 2 or 3 clubs and perform until 5am. His stamina and work ethic were incredible.

Gucci was looking clean & fresh at the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards red carpet gathering. See below for more Gucci photos:

Gucci Mane & Nicki Minaj – Southern Ent Awards 2009

Gucci Mane and Nicki Minaj were seen together a lot around this time. Nicki was great on camera and she always appreciated the press. This was taken backstage at Southern Entertainment Awards. Speaking of, the SEAs takes place May 28-30th, 2021 in Nashville, TN.

Shawty Lo and Gucci Mane – Best of the Best, Miami

This is one of my favorite photos of Shawty Lo. I took this in Miami during the Best of the Best Music Fest. Shouts out to Malik and Julia Beverly for hooking up this event for me, as well as DJ Scream for plugging me in to work several projects with Lo and the D4L artists. Lo was always so positive and upbeat. He always put me in good spirits and I miss him. Rest in peace. I know he’s up there rooting for me in heaven.

Here’s Lil Baby at a private DJ listening party for the Harder than Hard Gangsta Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama. Shouts out to Drama for hooking me up with some excellent projects to promote and publicize. I also got to be part of 2 Chainz TRU Realigion mixtape with Drama. I never realized how iconic some of these projects would become.

Scotty ATL at CountryRapTunez x MsRivercity event

This was Scotty ATL around 2012 during the release of The Jiffy Cornbread Experience. Scotty stopped through the studio for our media launch event with CountryRapTunez and MsRivercity. This is a screenshot of our video interview which you can check out on my Youtube channel (be sure to subscribe). Shouts out to Cory Mo and Spitty Will.

BTW, Scotty’s “Trappin Gold” album is fire. He’ll be discussing it on RudeGirlRadio with DJ Roots Queen and you can read more about the project here.

Slim Dunkin x Sy Ari da Kid in the studio – 2010

I saved my boy Slim Dunkin for last since he was always the best at lighting me up. This is a screenshot of Dunk and Sy Ari da Kid at Arrogant Studios on the Northside of Atlanta around the time they had the Bad Boyz duo thing popping. Everything they made together was tough.

Slim Dunkin OZONE Interview w/ MsRivercity

I didn’t realize this interview was going to be so historic. We filmed this in the parking lot with my Flip camera (lol). You can watch it here. I don’t believe Dunk got to do much press before he passed away — he was the strong silent type. I’m sure if he were still with us he would have made it to the cover of all the rap magazines. He was that big of a star. I saw it immediately and knew the rest of the world would catch up soon.

Dunk and I put out a lot of his music through the TrapsNTrunks mixtapes. Shouts out to K Dough. Anytime Dunk had a new record he would send it to me first — that’s how I got such a heavy Brick Squad following, plus the exclusive Waka Flocka records.

Old Blackberry camera photo of Dunk and I (lol)

Dunk was like my little big brother. He was a lot younger but always had that older brother vibe of looking out for me when I was out doing late night club runs by myself. He always said, “Jen, if anyone messes with you let me know and I’ll handle ’em.” His death really affected me. He had so much potential. I’m sure we’ll meet again on the other side. Life is eternal and Dunk will always be a legend.

That wraps it up for this edition of flashback photos. You can sign up for my email list to get alerts on new content here.

Thanks for reading and God bless!

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[Photo Gallery] A Look Back at Atlanta Rap Celebrities

February 19, 2021 by MsRivercity

Celebrity News, Contests

2 Chainz, atlanta rap, dj drama, Dj Scream, Future, Gorilla Zoe, Gucci Mane, ludacris, oj da juiceman, rock, Zaytoven

MsRivercity here taking you on a walk down memory lane with some of your favorite Atlanta rap celebrities. For those that don’t know, I was an editor at OZONE Magazine and handled viral promotions for DJ Scream’s mixtapes. I got to be a fly on the wall during the making of some pretty epic moments. Praise God for the opportunities. The pandemic has given me time to go through the archives and now I present to you some of my most treasured moments caught on camera:

Playaz Circle and Ludacris (Yes, that’s Tity Boi and Dolla)

Crime Mob circa 2006. “Knuck If You Buck” was still the crunkest song in the club (still is really). Look at young Diamond & Princess!

DJ Scream circa 2006. I met DJ Scream when he was touring with Crime Mob. Scream never left the house without those white sunglasses. Heavy in the Streets!

Rocko, Future, DJ Esco and Friends at Magic City. This was a breakthrough moment for Future. The next day this party was all over the internet. (Check my throwback “Dirty Sprite” interview with Future at the end of this article.)

Hot 107.9 Hoodrich Radio show with guests Rocko, Future, 2 Chainz, DJ Drama. Shouts out to DJ Sense. DJ Scream had let go of the sunglasses by this time.

Zaytoven and Gorilla Zoe at Penthouse Studios ATL. I believe this was a private listening party for “King Kong” circa 2011

Gucci Mane and Zaytoven in the studio circa 2009. Everything Zay and Gucci made together was pure trap perfection. History.

OJ da Juiceman on the Eastside circa 2010. OJ’s first magazine article was with OZONE Magazine and I was blessed to do the cover interview. You can watch a snippet of some old footage from DBS Sounds down below.

Waka Flocka circa 2009. Waka’s “O Let’s Do It” was the hottest song in the open mic clubs on the Northside of Atlanta. We introduced him to DJ Scream and Scream cleaned up the song for the radio. Once it premiered on Hoodrich Radio it became a nationwide hit. Waka was signed to Brick Squad at the time, but he pushed everything himself and made the come up through a true independent grind.

T.I. and Tiny circa 2008. The pink Polo era.

Young Jeezy at “The Recession” album signing in 2008. (Ironically suitable for a re-post at this time.) The line to the record store was out the door and I had to fight my way to the front for this photo. One time, I snuck in the back door at a concert with Jeezy’s crew and pretended to be part of the entourage. I still have no idea how I got away with that one, but a hustling photographer will find a way to be in the right place at the right time.

That about does it for this round of photos. I’ll have more coming soon. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @MsRivercity and enter the contest to win the OJ cd. It’s packaged and ready to go. I’ll announce the winner on Throwback Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at 12pm.

Check the videos below and subscribe on Youtube.

Future – “Dirty Sprite” Interview

OJ da Juiceman Interview. Look at Ms. Deb!

Waka Flocka “Oh Let’s Do It” at Club Crucial. I was terrible with the camera shake back then, but I made it work. Look at Baby Jade cooling in the background!

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