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  • Too Short, Kwame, Vivian Green & More Celebrate Shanti Das 25th Anniversary in the Entertainment Business… [PHOTOS + VIDEOS]

    Jun, 15 2016 | Written by ATLien

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    Last night, the June edition of?ATL Live on the Park?was a special celebration of perseverance, strength and love as?Shanti ?SHOESTRING? Das?was honored for 25 years in the entertainment industry.ALFO3093-L

    Hosted by Das friends and family, the evening included special performances by emerging and seasoned artists?Benjamin Brim,?The YRS, and?Pepsi?s Artist of the Month,?Vivian Green. The night concluded with surprise performances by hip hop legends?Too Short?and?Kwame.

    The June edition of?ATL Live on the Park?was sponsored by Gentleman Jack, Pepsi, ChooseATL, MAJIC 107.5 and Boom 102.9 and co-produced by?Shanti Das?and?Marlon Nichols.

    Notables guest in attendance of last night?s performances included, but were not limited to:?Dee Dee Hibbert, Devyne Stephens,?DJ Eddie F, Phillana Williams, Dorien Wilson, Kwame Holland, Vivian Green, Kawan ?KP? Prather, Judge Terrinee Gundy, Catherine Brown, Terri J. Vaughn, Kirk Frost, Sharliss Asbury, Juan Farmer, Karyn Greer, Hiram Hicks, Lynn Anne-Huck, Councilman Ceasar C. Mitchell, Deanna Hamilton, Aiyisha Obafemi, Big Gipp, Chaka Zula, Jeff Dixon, Shante Paige, Bone Crusher, Too Short, Ian Burke, Crystal Betts, Cannon Kent, J. Carter, Nicole Garner, Bryon Wright, Dina Marto, Greg Street, Donald Woodard, Randall Dunn, Chrystale Wilson, Vince Phillips, Lil John Roberts, Lisa Nelson, DJ Nabs, Solomon Fornie, Ray Daniels, Christal Jordan, Nick Nelson, Taiye Samuel & More.

    More details + Photos & video from the June 2016 edition of?ATL Live on the Park below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News ATL Live, Dorien Wilson, Kawan “KP” Prather, Kirk Frost, Kwame Holland, Marlon Nichols, Shanti Das, Terri J. Vaughn, Vivian Green
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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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    Lyfe Jennings, Demetria McKinney & More Perform at ATL Live On The Park (June 2015 Edition)

    Jun, 10 2015 | Written by ATLien

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    Singer Lyfe Jennings and Demetria McKinney (formerly of The Real Housewives of Atlanta) were the featured performers during the June 2015 edition of ATL Live on The Park last night (June 9, 2015).

    [LISTEN: Lyfe Returns With New Single ‘Pretty Is’ (AUDIO)]

    The monthly music showcase, created by Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols, also featured up and coming artists J-Rain & Tyra B.

    [FLASHBACK: Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don & More Attend ATL Live On The Park (May 2015)… (PHOTOS)]

    The event, held at Atlanta’s Park Tavern, brought out hundreds of fans and supporters. Celebs spotted in the packed venue included Kandi Burruss and her BFFs/Assistants Carmon & Don Juan, Roger Bobb, Claudia Jordan and more.

    Photos + video below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Claudia Jordan, Demetria McKinney, DJ Mars, Kandi Burruss, Lyfe Jennings, Marlon Nichols, Shanti Das, The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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    Musiq Soulchild & More Perform at ATL Live On The Park 5th Season Kick Off… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Apr, 10 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols kicked off the 5th season of ATL Live on the Park at Park Tavern earlier this week (April 8, 2014).

    [FLASHBACK: ATL Live on the Park: The Hip-Hop Edition Draws T.I., Ludacris, Jagged Edge & More…]

    The refreshing show that highlights the best in new and classic R&B artists made a return that could not be ignored.

    Guest host Tai Boogie – the Wild Afrikan, the new houseband, Quinn and Jukebox and DJ Trauma rocked a packed-out crowd through a night full of stellar performances by newcomer Kameron Corvet, R&B sensation Noel Gourdin, and headliner, ?Lil John? Roberts, with a handful of special guests including the legendary Musiq Soulchild.

    Notables in attendance included: Neo-Soul singer, Algebra, Clay Evans of Grand Hustle, singer Anthony David, Roger Bobb of Bobbcat Films, Keinon Johnson of Interscope, Attorney Marvin Arrington and more.

    Check out the photos + video below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News ATL Live, Marlon Nichols, Musiq Soulchild, Shanti Das
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    ATL Live on The Park (Hip Hop Edition) Draws T.I., Ludacris, Jagged Edge, Chubb Rock & More… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Sep, 30 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    Once again history was made on the stage of Atlanta’s popular live music showcase ATL Live on the Park last Thursday evening (September 26, 2013).

    ATL Live on the Park is known for legendary performances, breaking new artists and providing Atlanta with a quality music event with outstanding performances.

    [FLASHBACK: ATL Live (Platinum Edition) Draws R. Kelly, Teddy Riley, Christopher Williams & More (PHOTOS/VIDEO)]

    As a kick-off to the City’s busy Hip-Hop Award’s festivities, Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols (co-founders of ATL Live on the Park) dedicated the entire event to the hip-hop genre and while historically Luda and Tip are rarely in he same space at the same dayum time, it was all love in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park venue.

    ATL Live’s first-ever ?Hip Hop Unplugged: Old School Meets New School? edition drew performances from Ludacris, Memphis’ own Tela, Chubb Rock, Jagged Edge, Que Parker (112), Bone Crusher, and ‘surprise’ guest T.I.

    Attendees to the popular industry event included: Peter Thomas (RHOA), Walter Jackson (Kenya Moore’s play boyfriend from RHOA season 5) Towanda Braxton, Kawan ?KP? Prather (Atlantic Records), ecording artist Netta Brielle, Jennifer Drake (ASCAP), Sabrina Rowe, Khadijah Rowe and Sharline-Rowe Parker (Big Rich Atlanta), D. Woods (formerly of Danity Kane), Chaka Zulu (DTP), Ray Daniels (VP of A&R for Epic Records) and more.

    More photos + details below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News ATL Live, Bone Crusher, Chaka Zulu, Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, Chubb Rock, Clifford "T.I." Harris, Jagged Edge, Kenny Burns, Marlon Nichols, Q. Parker, Shanti Das, Tela
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