I?m Grown Folks. I can go (1,2) waaaaayyyy back in this town. So, while I appreciate a good new release, I tend to listen to Grown Folks Music more often than not. One of my favorite songs by Grown Folks Artist Al Jarreau starts with these words:

Billy Jones is a mover

and he has a million plans.

Wants to be the big improver;

wants to be a wealthy man.

There are days when Billy loses hope,

days when hope loses him.

He prays he can just hold out

and one day he will win.

– from ?Wait For The Magic? off Jarreau’s Tenderness album

One of my favorite Grown Folks Straight From The A is MrJonz. Who is MrJonz you ask? He’s an Atlanta music producer who’s worked with artists from DJ Kizzy Rock to Jamie Foxx and most recently Flo-Rida. You may not have heard his name but I’m sure you’ve heard his music.

Me and MrJonz had a little conversation the other day about his roots, his wings and his Atlanta. Check out your weekly Atlanta history lesson in the transcript below: Continue Reading…