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The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Season 16, Episode 2 | Recap + Watch FULL Episode (VIDEO)

The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Season 16, Episode 2 | Recap + Watch FULL Episode (VIDEO)

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Guobadia Issues Press Release Regarding ‘Questionable’ Immigration Issue

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En Vogue Songstress Dawn Robinson, 58, Reveals She’s Homeless & Living in Her Car (VIDEO)

En Vogue Songstress Dawn Robinson, 58, Reveals She’s Homeless & Living in Her Car (VIDEO)


  • Big Boi, Big Gipp & More Attend Organized Noize EP Listening Party… (PHOTOS)

    May, 6 2017 | Written by ATLien

    Rain and thunderstorms couldn’t?stop supporters of Atlanta’s own Organized Noize from attending the release party for their new Organized Noize this past Thursday evening (May 4, 2017).

    The talented trio, which consists of Rico Wade, Sleepy Brown and Ray Murray, played host to almost 500 friends, family & supporters?at Atlanta’s B-Loft who all braved the weather to attend.

    Attendees included?Dungeon Family’s Big Boi (Outkast), Big Gipp (Goodie Mob), Big Rube, Slimm Calhoun, Lil Will, C-Bone, Kawan ‘KP’ Prather, Grammy award winning producer DJ Toomp, Orlando McGhee (Manager?Organize Noize/Seventy 2 Music) and more.

    Photos + more details below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, Big Gipp, BlackOwned C-Bone, Dungeon Family, Goodie Mob, Kawan “KP” Prather, Outkast, Ray Murray, Rico Wade, Sleepy Brown, Slimm Calhoun
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    Atlanta Celebs Support ‘Fourth of November’ Denim Brand National Artist Series Initiative… (PHOTOS)

    Mar, 27 2016 | Written by ATLien

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    Kareem ‘Biggs’ Burke and Sleepy Brown (Organized Noize) strike a pose during a celebrity filled event host by ‘Fourth of November’ Denim.

    Fourth of November ATL-19‘Fourth of November’ celebrated the launch of their artist series initiative with an exclusive fashion and artist showcase, held in Atlanta last Thursday evening (March 24, 2016).

    Guests enjoyed libations, an assortment of eats?and a tour?of Fourth of November’s curated pieces and collection hosted by? co- owner Kareem “Biggs” Burke,?formerly of Roc-A-Fella Records.

    Among attendees?were reality personality and stylist?Tameka Raymond Foster (Atlanta Exes), recording artist?Donell Jones, reality personality?Althea ‘Thi-Thi’ Eaton, Debra Antney, professional skateboarder?Stevie Williams, recording artist?Sammie,?Chaka Zulu?of Disturbing tha Peace and Ludacris manager, ?stylist?Middleman Fresh, Paris PK Kirk of DTP, rapper?Special Ed,?Sleepy Brown?of Organized Noize),?Ryan Glover?of Bounce TV,?Alana Banks?of WEtv?s Selling it in the Atl,?songwriter/producer Nate Butler, Roc Nation’s Lifestyle specialist?Emory Jones,?Phillana Williams, VP of Tunecore, a host of fashion designers, stylists and many more.

    More details + photos from the ‘Fourth of November’ event below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,News Althea Heart, Chaka Zulu, Deb Antney, Donnell Jones, Kareem “Biggs” Burke, Ryan Glover, Sleepy Brown, Special Ed, Tameka Foster, Tameka Foster Glover Raymond, Tameka Raymond
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    ‘The Art of Organized Noize’ Atlanta VIP Screening: Big Boi, Tristin ‘Mack’ Wilds, Sheree Whitfield & More… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

    Mar, 19 2016 | Written by ATLien

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    Orlando McGhee?s Seventy 2 Music in partnership with the City of Atlanta presented a special VIP screening of ‘The Art Of Organized Noize’ last night (March 18, 2016).

    Organized Noize ScadSHow 2016The event was held at SCADshow and guest were treated to a viewing of the upcoming Netflix documentary that details the rise of the legendary ‘Organized Noize’ production team (Rico Wade, Ray Murray, and Sleepy Brown).

    There was also an informative Q&A session moderated by Kawan “KP” Prather (Music Exec – ‘I Am Other’ – Pharell Williams’ Label) and Catherine Brewton (BMI).

    Attendees included: Big Boi and Family, Big Gipp (Goodie Mob), Kwanza?Hall, Tristan ‘Mack’ Wilds, Keinon Johnson, Shanti Das, Jason Weaver, Terri J. Vaughn, Sheree Whitfield, Tammy McCall Browning, Isaac Hayes, III, DJ Princess Cut and many more.

    Photos from the event + watch the official trailer for ‘The Art of Organized Noize’ below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, Big GB, Catherine Brewton, Kawan Prather, Organized Noize, Ray Murray, Rico Wade, Shanti Das, Sheree Whitfield, Sleepy Brown, Terri J. Vaughn
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    FINALLY!!! Outkast Reunites Onstage At Coachella 2014… [WATCH FULL VIDEO]

    Apr, 12 2014 | Written by ATLien

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    While you were sleeping, a dream came true for many ATLiens last night as Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton and Andre ‘3000’ Benjamin (aka Outkast) reunited onstage during Coachella 2014.

    Outkast, Bryan Barber, 2Short and Busta RhymesIt was OutKast’s first concert in seven years and needless to say, the performance was highly anticipated worldwide. Longtime fans weren’t expecting any surprise guests but there were several ready, willing an waiting to hit the stage.

    Dre and Big brought out a few quests: Sleepy Brown and rapper Future and Janelle Monae.

    Apparently due to a schedule change, the time was changed and the set started late. The legendary group had to cut at least 4 songs from their set list and to make matters worse, there was a 1am PCT cut off time that caused Killer Mike’s performance to abruptly cut.

    (Yeah… we’re all still a bit pissed off about that.)

    But despite all of their challenges the group still managed to pull off a historic one hour, and 32 minute performance.

    Big Boi Andre 3000 Outkast

    More photos + watch full video of Outkast’s 2014 Coachella performance below… Continue Reading…

    In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Andre 3000, Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, coachella, Future, Janelle Monae, Killer Mike, Outkast, Sleepy Brown
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    The APod – Big Boi ‘Thickets’ ft. Sleepy Brown (VIDEO) + Wale ‘The Gifted’ Documentary, New Music From Beyonce & More…

    Jun, 28 2013 | Written by ATLien

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    VIDEO: “Thickets” Big Boi ft. Sleepy Brown (OFFICIAL) [WATCH]

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    Visit TheAPod.com for more music & video releases…

    In News,The "A" Pod Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, Beyonce, Bow-Wow, Chief Keef, Future, Gucci Mane, Mariah Carey, Miguel, Sleepy Brown
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    Set Up for A Comback? Nappy Roots Gets Help From Organized Noize?

    May, 10 2011 | Written by ATLien

    Word on the curb is that Atlanta-based rap group Nappy Roots, the five-man hip hop collective responsible for the multi-platinum smash Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz, is currently at Dungeon East Studios working with the Organized Noize production team on a new CD.

    In case you didn’t know, Organized Noize is the multi-platinum-selling award-winning trio consisting of Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown that helped shape Southern Hip Hop with OutKast?s ground breaking Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik album.

    Rico Wade explains:

    We?ve been credited with creating the ?Sound of the South,? and Nappy Roots is considered the ?Conscience of the South,? so it?s great that Nappy wanted to work with us.

    People are going to be impressed by this album.?

    Nappy Roots’ new project marks the first time the trio has worked on an entire album in quite some time. Nappy Roots rapper Skinny DeVille speaks on the excitement of working with the legendary production team:

    It?s an honor to be working with legends like Organized Noize. Nappy Roots is a family and Organized Noize is like our older cousins that we haven?t seen in a while, so the [sessions are] like a family reunion.

    We stayed true to ourselves, but Organized Noize has pushed our limits and taken the music to the next level.

    Well there you have it.? Stay tuned for the fawnk!

    In the meantime, how bout a Nappy Roots “Awl Naw” Flashback….

    VIDEO: AwNaw (Hell Naw!) ~ Nappy Roots ft. Jazze Pha

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    In Atlanta Gossip Nappy Roots, Organized Noize, Rico Wade, Sleepy Brown
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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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