• HOME
  • BIO
  • RELEASES
  • MIXTAPES
  • BLOG
  • PRESS
  • CONTACT
  • LOGIN
    • Radio Login

Contests

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. 

Photos courtesy of Freddie O

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.

Authentic Empire’s Indie King Showcase That Helped to Launch Foogiano’s Career Names New Winner

April 6, 2021 by Dj RootsQueen
Clubs, Contests, events, Hip Hop, News, Press, press release, professional development
authentic empire, authentic empire music group, boomman, foogiano

Authentic Empire Indie King Showcase, The Same Talent Competition That Helped Launch The Career of Foogiano, Announces DoughBoy D As The Winner of Indie King Showcase 4

On Saturday, April 3rd, Authentic Empire (AE) crowned Mississippi rapper DoughBoy D as the latest winner of their Indie King Showcase 4, which is the same talent competition that helped to launch the career of rapper Foogiano, now signed to Gucci Mane’s 1017 imprint via Atlantic Records. There was also a $40k cash money drop at the end of the night to conclude the weekend long festivities in honor of AE CEO Lavour “Boomman” Sanders’ 40th birthday.

Out of dozens of performers, the southern spitter edged out the competition with seemingly his whole state supporting him. Held at Atlanta’s Miami Lounge, both Friday and Saturday nights performance slots were booked solid with extensive crowds wrapped around the building, which left standing room only inside the venue. DoughBoy D won a $25k cash advance, in addition to a single deal valued at over $150k and an iced out AE chain. The next showcase is set to take place this summer and slated to be even bigger and better.

“I really enjoy changing lives and helping indie artists maximize their potential,” says Sanders, a former artist and music manager himself. “I love the process of developing talent and giving them a platform to be seen and heard.”

Boomman
Sign up for email updates
DJ Drama, Rocko, 2 Chainz, Future, DJ Scream Hot 1079 by MsRivercity

[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:

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

Crime Mob Diamond Princess  MsRivercity
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 2006 MsRivercity
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 Magic Video Shoot MsRivercity
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.)

DJ Drama, Rocko, 2 Chainz, Future, DJ Scream Hot 1079 by MsRivercity
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.

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

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

OJ da Juiceman Atlanta photo by MsRivercity
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 video shoot photo by MsRivercity
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.

TI and Tiny photo by MsRivrcity
T.I. and Tiny circa 2008. The pink Polo era.

Young Jeezy The Recession Album Signing photo by MsRivercity
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!

Dropp TV Presents Free PS5 Giveaway Contest with Fabo

December 9, 2020 by Dj RootsQueen
Celebrity News, Contests, press release, Sponsored Content
Atlanta, Contest, DroppTV, Fabo

Fabo is dropping his “Again” video on Saturday, December 12 at 10am EST.

Photo by Karetova

To enter to win a free PS5, you must

  1. Follow Fabo on Instagram
  2. Follow Fabo on Twitter
  3. Follow DroppTV on Instagram
  4. Follow DroppTV on Twitter
  5. Download the DroppTV app and turn on notifications for Again

The winner will be announced on Fabo’s Instagram Live at 9:45am EST on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Copyright © 2018 DJ Roots Queen. All Rights Reserved.

Brought To You By Rude Girl Radio

No HTML5 audio playback capabilities for this browser. Use Chrome Browser!