The South Got Something To Say
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Who would have thought that rap would take it this far? Fifty years later, and it is still going. I was born a couple of years before the first hip hop party, in 1973 was held by DJ Cool Herc. Hip Hip spread throughout darn near every aspect of my life and I am sure it did yours too.
Now let’s narrow this puppy down some more…in 1995, it was the year of that one line from Outkast member, Andre 3000, that changed the history of how hip hop has been seen in the South, “The South Got Something To Say.” And boy do they, but it had something to say all along, but more main stream when Arrested Development came out with Tennessee. I just found that out by watching this awesome documentary from AJC Films, called, The South Got Something To Say.
I received a preview copy for review, and it surely opened my eyes. When people say, Atlanta Influences Everything, that was not an exaggeration. From art, politics, music and more, Atlanta has been and will continue to say something.
From interviews with members of Arrested Development, Goodie Mob, Mayors of Atlanta and more, you find out how the love for Hip Hop spread and continues to influence other areas of the world.
Out now for your enlightenment and enjoyment, The South Got Something To Say, can be viewed here: www.ajc.com/hiphop
About the South Got Something To Say
So much talent in this right city, Award-winning directors Ryon and Tyson Horne, along with AJC reporters DeAsia Paige and Ernie Suggs, conducted more than 60 interviews with hip-hop legends, political figures and Atlanta influencers. The outcome is a definitive oral history of America’s rap capital.
If you wanna check out what is in the movie, see the trailer below:
