Tag: music
2 Chainz on Atlanta rap: “People are afraid to drop the torch.”
A Sunday evening chat at the Masquerade with hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson, who currently works as an editorial director for streaming platform Tidal, provided insight into how 2 Chainz retains his authenticity and mainstream success.
Beyond the Brew: Waller’s Coffee Shop aims to promote strong mental health
"I want this to be a place that people can come for help, guidance, and just for quiet time," says owner Jason Waller, who hopes that his new Decatur shop can serve not only as a music venue and place to grab a cup of coffee, but also a place to promote positive conversations around mental health issues.
Here’s everything that has happened since rapper 21 Savage was detained by ICE
The news that 21 Savage had been detained by ICE on February 3 in many ways overshadowed the Super Bowl that was taking place just miles away from where the rapper was arrested. Here's an overview of everything that's happened in the case since then.
Migos, 21 Savage, Ludacris pay homage to Atlanta in Super Bowl weekend kickoff concert
Around 1 a.m. on Thursday night, Ludacris announced that he was “just getting started” with his EA Sports Bowl set inside State Farm Arena.
Atlanta 500: Arts, Sports, & Entertainment
These are Atlanta's 500 most powerful leaders. We spent months consulting experts and sorting through nominations to get a list of the city's most influential people—from artists to chefs to philanthropists to sports coaches and corporate CEOs. In this section, we focus on arts, film, music, entertainment, and sports.
10 Atlanta albums to look forward to in 2019
2018 was a huge year for Atlanta music, but 2019 could be even bigger with Future, Deerhunter, Migos, Run the Jewels, and other Atlanta superstars planning to drop new albums.
Soul Food Cypher taps hip-hop’s competitive spirit to foster fellowship
Soul Food Cypher's One Hundred is one of 26 events the seven-year-old organization hosts each year that aim to turn hip-hop artists into community leaders by building camaraderie, encouraging collaboration, and providing a platform.
Big Boi, Travis Scott join Maroon 5 for Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show
Atlanta's own Big Boi, rapper Travis Scott, and pop-rock band Maroon 5 are officially confirmed to play the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Atlanta on February 3, the NFL announced on Sunday.
The Ultimate Super Bowl LIII Atlanta Events Calendar
What is there to do during Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta? A lot. Here's a list of the concerts, parties, watch parties, experiences, and everything else Super Bowl-related we could find. We'll keep updating this list until the big game.
Jermaine Dupri announces the first Super Bowl LIVE acts, including Goodie Mob and Ying Yang Twins
Jermaine Dupri and the Super Bowl LIII Host Committee are clear about the fact that they want the upcoming Super Bowl LIVE concert series—six days of free shows that will take place in Centennial Olympic Park ahead of the Super Bowl—to incorporate and appeal to Atlanta’s residents, not just the thousands of visitors who are expected to flood the city for the big game in 2019.
