How Atlanta became the center of the rap universe Enlarge this image toggle caption Alberto E. Rodriguez / Josh Brasted / Scott Gries / Paras Griffin/Getty Images Alberto E. Rodriguez / Josh Brasted / Scott Gries / Paras Griffin/Getty Images As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping hip-hop's story on a local level, with more than a dozen …
The South Got Something To Say: A Celebration Of Southern Rap Enlarge this image Joelle Avelino for NPR Joelle Avelino for NPR At the 1995 Source Awards, André 3000 issued a proclamation, or a prophecy: "The South got something to say." Producer KLC provides the perfect backdrop, incorporating a West Coast-ish, Ohio Players "Funky Worm"-esque synth over a New Orleans …
