Self-professed ‘mayor of Atlanta’ Jermaine Dupri gathered up all of his SoSo Def artists and headed to Atlanta’s city hall earlier today (January 15, 2013).
Dupri, the founder & CEO of SoSo Def, was joined by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed as he held a press conference to reveal what is being billed as a huge historic event in Atlanta’s musical history.
The So So Def label was once home to platinum-selling acts such as Jermaine Dupri, Xscape, Bow Wow, Jagged Edge and Da Brat, and Dupri announced during the conference that they will celebrate 20 years of hit-making music by hosting at an All-Star Anniversary Concert on February 23rd!
I wanna thank,Jagged Edge,Da brat,Kris Kross,xscape,Bone Crusher,Dondria,for coming to the press conference
— Jermaine Dupri (@Mr_Dupri) January 15, 2013
VIDEO: Jermaine Dupri Announces SoSo Def 20 Year Anniversary Concert…
More details + photos of a few of your favorite SoSo Def artists showing A-town love below…
Not only is it an honor to be able to stand here 20 years after our very first release in 1993 — Xscape’s #1 single ‘Just Kickin It’ – but it’s truly an achievement that we can bring everyone back together to celebrate over two decades of music excellence.
We also acknowledge 1992 as the year when So So Def Productions introduced to the world Kris Kross, who had everyone JUMPING,” said Dupri.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed also cosigned Dupri’s enthusiasm by acknowledging the rich musical history of our great city…
Atlanta has a thriving music industry, and So So Def Recordings has been an important part of that legacy for the past two decades.
This milestone is another example of why Atlanta is the entertainment capital of the Southeast. I am pleased that So So Def has called our great city home for 20 years, and I wish the company continued success for many more years to come.
Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly and Chris “Daddy Mac” Smith aka Kriss Kross
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Latocha Scott & Tameka Scott (Xscape)…
In case you were wondering, Kandi has publicly said on more than one occasion that she’ll ‘NEVER’ do an Xscape reunion… not sure about Tameka ‘Tiny’ Cottle-Harris, but I’ll just go ahead and assume that since her husband T.I. said that cryptic speech in front of JD a few months back, that she won’t be participating either.
Dondria will probably be filling both of their roles during any Xscape performances.
[FLASHBACK: One on One with Dondria… (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]
DaBrat is back and she’s still standing strong after that Nicki Minaj “beef”…
[FLASHBACK: DaBrat RIPS Chris Brown’s ‘Look at me now’! (AUDIO)]
Jagged Edge poses with Pastor Troy…
Producer Bryan Michael-Cox…
The “One time only” Anniversary Concert will be held in February, but will be preceded by a series of events, including a private VIP dinner, a star-studded Anniversary party and a pre-concert reception.
A 20-song “Best of So So Def” compilation CD is also in the works for a June release.
Special shout out to Saptosa Foster of 135th Street Agency!
Photos: Joi Pearson (for StraightFromTheA) & Chris Mitchell (for 135th St. Agency)
More photos from this event HERE…
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Jermaine trying raise up some money lol
Well he needs to bleach them yellow gremlin teeth or/and get veneers before he will be taken seriously.
He can’t even round up serious back up. Kris Kross? No recognizable Xscape chic? Only DaBrat can seriously be featured. Better git to werk dude cause from them pix,look like you’re in the hole. Shoulda’ used Janet when you had the chance. She’s into Arab money now.
DAMN!!!! u hit the hammer on the nail then
how you gonna have an xscape reunion with half the damn group missing??
Tiny and Kandi have moved on and up. Some are going to say they forget where they came from, but in reality it’s all about putting some $$ in Jermaine Dupri’s pocket. Can’t be mad at any of them, though.
How is there an Xscape without Kandi and Tiny!?!
Tru!! Xscape is not the same without them…Its bootleg Xscape without them…
SoSo Def ain’t been hot since the 90’s don’t nobody wanna hear that shit!!!!
I was thinking the same thing! Jermaine Dupri must really need some paper…
I’m not sure how he can afford it after going So So Broke! Janet ain’t no damn fool, she left for a reason. He didn’t even pay his employees when he shut down Cafe Dupri.
Meh.
Need all of xscape put ego aside
it would be beautiful for an Xscape reunion but unfortunately that won’t happen..Kriss Kros..wow..they umm grew up..where’s Bow Wow, or is there beef? I can’t keep up
Dang, that should be FUN! Sorry I won’t be able to make it this time…but y’all TURN IT UP without me…
jk… WHERE THE PARTY AT?!?!? 
wow.. I couldn’t sleep waiting on this to happen.. lmao..
…lol…
Yes their is no xscape without tiny and kandi…sorry wont be attending…
Shit Kandi and Tiny were Xscape
So were the Scott sisters; those sister could blow the house down in song. Don’t leave them out of the group because IMO, they had best and stronger voices.
Are you crazy they may have looked better than the sisters but the stars of the group were the sisters. Their vocals were strong. It would be nice to see al
they gone got too big lol
hell i just wanna see the Da Brat lol
Congrats to J.D. I think this is a great idea and will be great for Atlanta. Everyone is talking about who’s in and who’s out and this was only a press conference and personally, whomever don’t want to participate, eff em! Many have left Motown, but go back to pay their respect and appreciation for all that label has done for their careers. Why can’t they do the same for this label. This event will bring millions to Atlanta and I can assure you that we will be bombarded with tweets about Tags thriftstore two locations for the weekend of this event. Hell, this may even re-ignite a few of their musical careers, Kandi need to think about that since "Fly Above" sold less units than "Tardy For The Party". How could you hate on JD for this?
Are you really comparing So So Def to Motown? You’re not serious.
This will bring millions to Atlanta? You think there are a whole lot of people that are going to travel from all over the States to attend this?
Wow..just wow.
YEP YOU ARE SO ROGHT!!!
It’s interesting how LaTocha always struggled with her weight,and now she is smaller than Tameka. Good for her for getting her health together.
I thought the same thing… Cause Tameka used to be so skinny!
Man listen… I used to love me some kris KROSS …..
But Chris Kelly still wearing his clothes backwards, get ya life boo
Damn @ the sisters from XScape. The fat one is skinty and the skinty one is fat. I would love to hear them sing together again tho. Is the only issue/beef the fact that LaTocha talked about Kandi gettin’ with JD or was there more to it?
I was SO in love with Kris Kelly back in the day.
Fuck what y’all talkin je is the shit I have all they albums so so def did go hard and I will pay to see any of these artist over today’s currents like 2 chainz or nicki yuck
I agree!Love me some SoSoDef…and its a sad day when artists are considered "washed up" because they grew up!
This is just as bad as kenya trying to make a comeback from the 90’s. Some things just need to be left alone. It would be different if he was still signing new artist. And the mayor being in on this…speechless about him. How about we usr our time in office more wisely. For example, keeping guns out of schools.
Damn your comment sound personal I’m from tx and if it wasn’t for sosodef I wouldn’t even know about the atl and FYI the sandy hook shooting took place in a gun free zone so did the batman movie shooting. It seems these gun free zones are mass murder zones more guns less shootings.
@ tags thrift store…lol!! Tags sweat shop made clothes…just hidious!
So…sosodef put us on the map? Bahahahaha
Could these guys show some respect for office and take their damn sunglasses off? Rude.
Ony real ATLiens know aout SoSo Def. Man, yall don’t remember SoSo Def Bass Allstars??? That was the shit during Freaknick’!!!! The good ol’ ATL days when HOT 97.5 had Jerry Smokin B and DJ Jelly 5 O’clock Hot Carphone Check In! Club 559, Club 112, Club Kaya,the original Club Esso on Courtland, Club 321, Club Illusions on Campbleton Rd, The Bounce on Bankhead, Sharon’s Showcase. Fuck yall transplants that don’t know about the ORIGINAL ATL! Yall can have 2 Chainz, Trinidad James and Future…
People forget that once upon a time SO SO DEF was ALL over the place! Yeah this may be a low-key JD fund raiser, but its not like he dosnt have the hits or the artist to back it up!
Its sad cause most of them arnt relevant in music anymore but most of his roster dominated the charts during the height of each of their respective careers…
As far as Xscape, I feel like Kandi and Tiny dont give tha group enough credit towards their success… If LeToya and Kelly from Destiny’s Child can kick it after they dragged each other in the media 10 years ago… Kandi could put aside her difference for one night… I just feel like she’s slightly bitter her solo projects never took off so she dosnt wanna sing with the group either… Im sure Tiny wants to do it, but im also sure TIP aint go let her…
Hold it down Scott sisters… Xscape has a few good tracks with only them on it… Love on my mind and Arms of the one who loves you… Latocha was the voice of that group anyway!
I always felt like they shouldve taken the K-CI and Jojo route once Xscape disbanded… But I dont think they are as business savy as say… Kandi…
Im still gonna go to the concert though!
I wish Da Brat would switch the style up already. She’s had that same look for decades and its dated and tired! Plz somebody tell her…
Tiny is still cool with Tameka and Latocha…she may join them. I pray Kandi will join them. Kandi if your reading this. Please put your differences aside for one night..for this ONE NIGHT ONLY CONCERT! Please…do it for your fans..
That’s not gonna happen. They gave her too much shade and I think she holds grudges.
Reed never misses a chance to mingle with the stars.
where is KANDI? LOL LOL LOL
I am really surprised to learn so so def still exists.
Dondria, GIRL BYE! She always has the worst hair and open casket make-up! They all need stylist, especially DA BRAT! And Kris Kross with that turtle neck! WOW! They are only in their early/mid 30’s and dressing like they are old and shyt! Lame as fuk!
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