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  • CeeLo Green, Ed Lover, Angel McCoughtry & More Attend ATL Live on the Park May Edition

    May, 12 2016 | Written by ATLien

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    Ceelo Green and Ed Love hit the stage of the May edition of ATL Live on the Park earlier this week.

    This month, event founders Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols partnered with Pepsi to host the kickoff celebration for Funk Fest 2016. ? The annual live music event also partnered with the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs to partake in the Atlanta Jazz Festival’s ’31 Days of Jazz’.

    [FLASHBACK: Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don & More Attend ATL Live on the Park (PHOTOS)]

    Live musical performances included?Pepsi Artist of the Month Guordan Banks, Grammy Award-winning artist Kendra Foster, Lamar Williams Jr., and LUVK.

    Special guests in attendance included CeeLo Green, Angel McCoughtry of the WNBA- Atlanta Dream, former NFL players Takeo Spikes and Carlos Emmons, Councilman Kwanza Hall,?Dr. Yamma Brown (daughter of the late James Brown) and hundreds of live music lovers.

    Photos + more details below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News angel mccoughtry, ATL Live, ATLLive, Ceelo, Ceelo Green, Ed Lover, Marlon Nichols, Shanti Das, WNBA
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    #ATLLive on the Park’s 3rd Annual ‘Hip Hop Pro Awards’ Honors Devyne Stephens & More… [PHOTOS]

    Oct, 14 2015 | Written by ATLien

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    Jennifer Drake, Devyne Stephens & Mali Hunter pose during Atlanta’s monthly live music series ‘ATL Live on The Park‘, which held their October edition last Monday evening (October 12, 2015).

    DJ Nabs 3The event, held on the heels of BET Hip-Hop Awards weekend, honored a few music industry legends with the 3rd annual ‘Hip Hop Professional Awards’ and awards were presented to leading individuals in Atlanta’s Hip Hop community.

    [FLASHBACK: Lyfe Jennings, Demetria McKinney & More Perform at #ATL Live On The Park (PHOTOS)]

    This year’s honorees were Devyne Stephens, Jennifer Drake, Hurricane Dave, Malissa “Mali” Hunter, Aiyisha T. Obafemi, Keinon Johnson.

    Guests also enjoyed performances by hip-hop acts Mykell Vaughn, Audio Push and EarthGang as well as guest DJ sets from DJ Nabs, Kawan “KP” Prather and DJ Kemit.

    Attendees included: Monyetta Shaw (Atlanta Exes), Mint Condition, Rico Wade (Organized Noize), Princess (Crime Mob), Trey the Truth, Carlos Emmons (Former NFL player and owner of Wet Willie’s Atlanta), Takeo Spikes (Former NFL player and media personality on NBC Sports Network), Tim Davies (VP/GM of Radio One), Angel McCoughtry (Atlanta Dream), Chubbie Baby, VP of A&R for Epic Records and many more.

    Check out photos from the event below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News angel mccoughtry, ATL Live, Atlanta Dream, Atlanta Exes, Devyne Stephens, DJ Mars, DJ Nabs, Jennifer Drake, Kawan Prather, Keinon Johnson, Mali Hunter, Marlon Nichols, Monyetta Shaw, Princess, Reco Wade, Shanti Das, Takeo Spikes
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    Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don, Angie Stone & More Attend ATL Live On The Park (May 2015 Edition)… [PHOTOS] #ATLLive

    May, 14 2015 | Written by ATLien

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    The May edition of ‘ATL Live on the Park‘ music showcase was held Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Atlanta’s Park Tavern.

    [FLASHBACK: Tameka Raymond, Keshia Knight Pulliam & More Attend ‘ATL Live on The Park’ (PHOTOS)]

    This month, event founders Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols partnered with the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs to partake in the Atlanta Jazz Festival’s ’31 Days of Jazz’.ATL Live May 2015 - SFTA-14

    Sultry singer Angel Grant kicked off the night with a few of her originals after she thanked Shanti and Marlon for creating a platform for emerging artists like herself.? Next, Polow da Don’s newest band, Vintage Nation, performed timeless covers including ‘Uptown Funk,’ ‘Free Fallin’ and ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ by Journey. The electrifying group ended their performance by introducing one of their original songs to the pumped crowd.

    Immediately following, Calvin Richardson performed several covers including the crowd favorite ‘That’s the Way I Feel About You’ by Bobby Womack. He concluded his amazing performance with surprise guest Angie Stone. They performed their hit single ‘More than a Woman.’

    Special guests in attendance included Polow Da Don, Dina Marto, Keri Hilson, Jazze Pha, Greg Williams of SESAC , Angel McCoughtry of the WNBA- Atlanta Dream, and former NFL linebacker Stevie Baggs.

    More details + photos from the May 2015 edition of ‘ATL Live on the Park’ below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Angie Stone, ATL Live, Calvin Richardson, Jazze Pha, Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don, Vintage Nation
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    Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez & More Support Johnny Gill at ATL Live On The Park… [PHOTOS]

    Oct, 15 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Producer Stevie J and his ‘lady’ love Joseline Hernandez of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta laugh at all those recent pregnancy rumors as they attended ATL Live on The Park in support of legendary singer Johnny Gill last night (October 14, 2014).

    [FLASHBACK: Fan Mail: The Truth About Joseline Hernandez… ]

    It’s common knowledge that men can’t get pregnant…. but I digress. 😯

    The monthly music showcase was held this in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this month and featured performances by L. Young, Timothy Bloom, Devon Stephon and headliner Johnny Gill of New Edition and Head of State.

    [PHOTOS: ATL Live on The Park Honors Hip-Hop Pioneers: Dungeon Family, DJ Toomp & More… ]

    Special guests Stevie J & Joseline were there to present Gil with a special plaque in honor of his contributions to the music industry.

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    Photos below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured ATL Live, Carl Payne, Johnny Gill, Joseline Hernandez, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, STEVIE J
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    ATL Live On The Park Honors Atlanta Hip-Hop Pioneers: Dungeon Family, DJ Toomp & More… [PHOTOS]

    Oct, 2 2014 | Written by ATLien

    ATL Live on The Park September 2014

    Entertainment veteran Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols presented yet another incredible R&B talent showcase at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park last week (September 24, 2014).

    Middleman Fresh, Big Gipp, and Angela WattsThe September edition of ‘ATL Live on the Park’ celebrated their 2nd Annual Hip-Hop Unplugged? honoring pioneers from the Atlanta Hip-Hop music scene.

    [FLASHBACK: DaBrat, KeKe Wayett, Joe & More Perform at ATL Live On The Park (PHOTOS)]

    The crowd was treated to performances by K.P. and Envyi, DJ Jelly and DJ Nabs, Backbone, Organized Noize, and Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp.

    Kenny Burns hosted the event and kept the crowd hyped alongside DJ Trauma and in-house band Quinn and the Jukebox.

    Notables in attendance: Big Boi (Outkast), Tameka Raymond (Atlanta Exes), Peter Thomas (RHOA), Gregory Smith (Director, SESAC), Kwanza Hall (Atlanta City Councilman), Ray Daniels (VP of A&R, Epic Records), Theron Thomas (Rock City), Blackowned C-Bone, Slimm Calhoun, Mr. Collipark, CoolBreeze, Derek J (Fashion Queens), Chaka Zulu (Co-founder, DTP), Cool Breeze (Rapper), C-Bone (Dungeon Family), Ashley Reid (daughter of LA Reid), DJ Toomp, Juan Farmer and more.

    Details + photos below.. Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, ATL Live, Backbone, BlackOwned C-Bone, Derek J, DJ Toomp, Kawan Prather, Mr. Collipark, Organized Noize, Outkast, Peter Thomas, Ray Murray, Rico Wade, Slimm Calhoun, Tameka Foster Glover Raymond
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    Tank, Columbus Short & More Spotted At #ATLLive On The Park… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Aug, 14 2014 | Written by ATLien

    Shanti Das Tank Marlon Nichols

    Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols presented the third annual ‘All White Affair’ for the August edition of ATL Live on the Park last Tuesday (August 12, 2014).

    The monthly music event, held?Piedmont Park?s Park Tavern, included an outstanding lineup of performances. ?This segment featured performances by Havok Jones, Kris Kelli, and Tank.

    [FLASHBACK: Musiq Soulchild & More Perform at ATL Live On The Park (PHOTOS)]Tank

    Revolt TV?s Kenny Burns hosted the event and got the crowd moving, alongside DJ Trauma and house-band, Quinn and Jukebox.

    Celebrities in attendance included: Columbus Short (formerly of ABC?s Scandal), Actor?s Jackie Long and Keith Robinson, Block of Block Entertainment / Bad Boy, Jagged Edge, Peter Thomas (RHOA), Chaka Zulu (Ludacris Manager), Kawan KP Prather (VP of A&R, Atlantic Records), Michael Mauldin (industry veteran), Jennifer Drake (Universal Records), Cannon Kent (Atlantic Records), Greggory Smith (Associate Dir, SESAC) and more.

    Photos from ATLLive on the Park + video of Tank’s performance below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News ATL Live, Columbus Short, Jackie Long, Jagged Edge, Tank
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OutKast’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 isn’t just a win for hip-hop — it’s a celebration of Atlanta’s heartbeat. Before there was Real Housewives, Love & Hip Hop, or any Atlanta reality show, there was the Atlanta music scene — real stories, real people, and a creative energy that could only come from the Southside.

I grew up in Southwest Atlanta, and back then, it wasn’t unusual to bump into (or run with) the same circles as OutKast and the Dungeon Family. We were all just young ATL dreamers finding our voices, our style, and our lane. Somewhere along the way, I kinda inserted myself as an unofficial member of that crew, a sister to the culture, always front and center, documenting the movement before “content creator” was even a thing.

When I started blogging in 2007, Straight From The A wasn’t about reality TV or viral gossip. It was about the music, the movement, and the people who put Atlanta on the map. My blog name, my pen name ATLien, my whole digital identity was inspired by @outkast , @goodiemob , @killermike , @ceelogreen @sleepybrown , and the whole Dungeon Family - the original ATLiens who made the world respect the South. 

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