New single from F.L.Y. (the “Swag Surfin” guys) featuring Roscoe Dash. This song was produced by ATL hitmaker K.E. This style of music is one of the new movements in Atlanta right now… generally characterized by artists such as F.L.Y., Roscoe Dash, Travis Porter, and Cool Courtney.
DJ X-Rated is one of the most influential DJs in the country. If you didn’t know, DJ X-Rated is the main DJ at one of the premier strip clubs in Atlanta called Magic City, and he also DJ’s at Strokers, Kamaal 21, and Stacks (formerly the Body Tap). In Atlanta, the strip club scene is known as the the place to “break” new music by A&Rs, artists, etc. For more information, see the following spotlight on MTV.
DJ X-Rated is well known for breaking new music in the Atlanta music scene, and has DJ’ed at every major strip club in Atlanta including Magic City, Strokers, Body Tap, Kamaal 21, Pin Ups, Blue Flame, etc. He has helped to break new records in Atlanta by several artists including Travis Porter (“Go Shorty Go”), Roscoe Dash (“All The Way Turnt Up”), D4L (“Laffy Taffy”), Young Jeezy (Trap or Die Mixtape), T.I. (“I’m Serious”), Yung Joc (“It’s Going Down”), Soulja Boy (“Crank Dat!”), Snoop Dogg (“Sexual Seduction”), T-Pain (“I’m In Love With A Stripper”), Waka Flocka Flame (“O Let’s Do It” and “Hard In The Paint”), Alley Boy, etc. Several of the major rap artists (Young Jeezy, etc.) have mentioned DJ X-Rated in their songs and choose the strip club venues as a place to promote their new music and find new talent.
This month’s Ozone Magazine features DJ X-Rated in their Sex issue – Issue #83. Check out the article and interview after the break. Shout out to DJ X-Rated. Also, if you didn’t notice before – I have a category for this blog called DJ X-Rated where I feature many of the new up-and-coming records that he plays in the clubs. Definitely check it out if you want to know what’s bubbling in the ATL.
Remix to 8Ball & MJG’s single “DJ Bring It Back” featuring T.I. off of the album Ten Toes Down.
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Young Jeezy released this video today in conjunction with his mixtape album, Trap or Die 2.
Following the success of his critically acclaimed Trap or Die (hosted by DJ Drama), Young Jeezy returns with a new mixtape, Trap or Die 2 (hosted by Don Cannon). This mixtape will serve as a precursor to his upcoming album, TM 103. This mixtape features appearances from The Clipse, Plies, Trick Daddy, Scarface, Birdman, and Bun B. Tracklisting after the break. You can grab it via Mr. X’s download link here. via Xclusives Zone.
New single from Eldorado Red called “Zips of the Loud” produced by Zaytoven. Look out for the video soon. Shout out to Eldorado Red and Bolo. DOWNLOAD.
Download his other songs BGM Mafia and Ridgecrest.
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So apparently, Lady Gaga originally wrote “Telephone” with producer Rodney Jerkins for Britney Spear’s album Circus. Listen to the heavily-autotuned Britney Spears version below. Britney must be kicking herself for passing on this smash hit. Hah. Oh, and if you didn’t know, Lady Gaga actually writes most of her own material (unlike most other Pop/R&B singers).
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This is the new and mastered version of “Red Bottoms” with new instrumentation added by producer Don Cannon. Stay tuned for the In Love With My Future LP, Executive produced by Ghostwridah, Don Cannon, and Big Chuck (Poe Boy/Hiram Music Group) which is set for release this June. Shout out to Ghostwridah.
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Atlanta Club BANGER!
Wale’s new single, “Diary,” features Aftermath’s Marsha Ambrosius (formerly of Floetry) on the hook. The song samples a song from one of my favorite soundtracks, Amelie. The song is decent. Directed by Rik Cordero.