ATL Plus Magazine: 50 Years of Hip Hop (Atlanta) JUL-AUG 2023 "Mojo: Atlanta's First Rapper"

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Crime Mob

Redefining Atlanta’s Hip Hop Scene

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n the vibrant and diverse landscape of Atlanta’s hip hop scene, few groups have made as significant of an impact as Crime Mob. With their energetic performances, catchy hooks, and raw lyricism, Crime Mob has solidified their place in hip hop history and garnered widespread recognition for their contributions to the genre.

One of the standout tracks from the album, “Rock Yo Hips,” became an instant hit solidifying Crime Mob’s presence on the airwaves. The song’s infectious energy and catchy chorus captivated audiences, propelling it to the top of the charts. Its success in the R&B/Hip-Hop genre further demonstrated Crime Mob’s ability to create music that resonated with a wide audience.

Formed in 2004, Crime Mob quickly rose to prominence with their self-titled debut album. The album achieved remarkable success, peaking at No. 5 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Album Chart. The album showcased the group’s unique sound, blending elements of crunk, Southern rap, and trap music, which became synonymous with the Atlanta sound.

Crime Mob’s impact extended beyond their chart-topping hits. Their music captured the essence of Atlanta’s urban culture, with lyrics that reflected the realities of street life, relationships, and personal struggles. Their authenticity and ability to connect with listeners on a deeper level allowed them to build a dedicated fanbase that related to their music.

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Polow Da Don The Multi-Talented Force Shaping Hip-Hop and Black Music

4min
pages 144-152

Fabo

1min
pages 142-143

Shawty Lo and D4L Pioneers of Southern Snap Music

1min
page 141

Raheem the Dream The Undeniable Impact of a Hip Hop Legend

3min
pages 136-140

Russell “Block” Spencer

1min
page 133

Pastor Troy The Unstoppable Voice of Southern Hip-Hop

1min
pages 131-132

The Evolution of Hip Hop The South has Something to Say

2min
pages 129-130

Rasheeda Frost

1min
pages 127-128

“Mr. Hanky”

2min
pages 125-126

Mr. Collipark The Influential Producer Behind Hit Songs

1min
pages 120-122, 124

Yung Ralph: “A Journey from the Streets to the Stage”

5min
pages 114-119

Lil Jon The King of Crunk’s Impact on Hip Hop

2min
pages 112-113

David Banner

9min
pages 100-111

Yung Joc A Journey to Musical Success

5min
pages 95-99

Dominque David A Force to be Reckoned With in the Beauty Industry

4min
pages 86-94

Bow Wow From Child Star to Rap Phenomenon

4min
pages 82-85

Dem Franchize Boyz

1min
pages 78-81

Jeezy The Trap Music Icon and Philanthropic Force

4min
pages 74-77

Decoding Trap Music Exploring the Origins and Characteristics of

2min
pages 71-73

Crime Mob Redefining Atlanta’s Hip Hop Scene

4min
pages 66-70

Da Brat: A Pioneering Force in Atlanta's 50 Years of Hip-Hop Evolution

2min
pages 62-65

Jermaine Dupri (JD) A Musical Visionary Shaping the Sound of Hip Hop

2min
page 61

The Synergy of Technology and Hip Hop: Revolutionizing the Sound and Reach of a Genre

2min
pages 57-60

Jazze Pha The Maestro of Soulful Sounds

2min
pages 54-56

Sean Garrett The Versatile Hitmaker Redefining the Sound of Pop and R&B

2min
pages 52-53

Killer Mike The Rapper with a Powerful Voice for Social Change

2min
pages 46-51

Frank Ski

6min
pages 40-45

Aldrin ‘DJ Toomp’ Davis

2min
pages 36-39

Mojo: The Originator

2min
pages 34-35

Johannes Escobar

2min
pages 32-33

Hip Hop and Fashion

2min
pages 30-31

Councilman Antonio Lewis

1min
pages 28-29

Meda Leacock

3min
pages 24-27

Kevin Goolsby The ATL Plus Artistic Art Director’s Journey

2min
pages 16-21

Nilka Clayton

4min
pages 13-15
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