the ATL hip hop BLOG

Hip Hop vs. Rap, what's the difference?

Hip Hop is built on the foundation of truth and is powered by personal development, preservation, scholarship, and cultural studies. At its apex, Hip Hop showcases the ultimate act of spiritual expres... ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

June 08, 2023•2 min read

How did Mother Hip Hop save my life?

The common ways Mother Hip Hop inspires us to change our lives include discipline, trust, and patience. These strategies help us to propel ourselves towards success and achieve our dreams. ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

June 05, 2023•4 min read

Shabba-Doo honored with Street in Chicago

Legendary street dancer and choreographer Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones will be honored with a Chicago street naming on Friday. Shabba Doo was a founding member of the Lockers and a member of the origi... ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

June 01, 2023•1 min read

What is a B-Boy or a B-Girl?

B-boying, also known as breaking, is a style of street dance that originated in the United States in the 1970s. B-boys are skilled male hip hop dancers who perform acrobatic moves to the beat of hip h... ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

May 29, 2023•2 min read

What is a Hip Hop Scholar?

Hip hop scholars are individuals who study hip hop culture and its impact on society. There are internal and external scholars, with internal scholars being primary resources on hip hop and external s... ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

May 24, 2023•2 min read

What is Yeeking and what does it mean?

Yeeking is a form of hip hop dance that originated in Atlanta, Georgia. It was created by Anthony Francis and Ron Ron, who formed the Fresh Dancing Crew (F.D.C.). Yeeking is synonymous with dancing an... ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

May 22, 2023•1 min read

Should you care about Yeeking?

Yeeking is the Original ATL Hip Hop Dance Culture. It shapes our identity, inspires us, and is a powerful force for good. Attending the Yeekfest in ATL is recommended to experience the original Yeeke... ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

May 19, 2023•2 min read

What is TURN UP and what does it mean?

The definition of "TURN UP" is confused with CRUNK and is often considered a synonym. In this Blog, I show you the differences between the two and why Turn Up is an actual upgrade to the term Crunk. ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

May 15, 2023•5 min read

What is CRUNK and what does it mean?

The definition of "crunk" as a wild and energetic behavior is wrong. It actually means an energized state of awareness that allows one to achieve supernatural results. The term has its roots in ancien... ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

May 12, 2023•8 min read

All Hail The Queen!

In 2023, All Hail the Queen, the debut Album by Queen Latifah, is inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

May 05, 2023•2 min read

How do we defeat evil with Hip Hop?

This blog details the steps we should take in Hip Hop to protect ourselves from Energy Vampires and Leeches and Haters. ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &History

May 03, 2023•5 min read

The World Changed Yesterday

Yesterday, the truth was dropped on the world and many people slept on it. They are still sleeping on it. How did you go through yesterday and not notice, we are living in a NEW WORLD! ...more

ATL Hip Hop ,Culture &Definition

May 01, 2023•1 min read