Welcome to the A: 50 Years of Hip Hop in Atlanta

Welcome to the A: 50 Years of Hip Hop in Atlanta, Life of the Party

Season 1, Episode 3

Celebrate the role of DJs in Atlanta hip-hop; meet some of the city's most influential DJs.

Watch Full Episodes of Welcome to the A: 50 Years of Hip Hop in Atlanta Season 1

Opening Beats
S1 E1 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Explore the birth of hip-hop in Atlanta, from humble beginnings to its rise in the '90s and beyond.

Forging New Sounds
S1 E2 • 24m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Take a closer look at the diverse range of hip-hop genres that have emerged from Atlanta.

Life of the Party
S1 E3 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Celebrate the role of DJs in Atlanta hip-hop; meet some of the city's most influential DJs.

Ascendance of the Clubs
S1 E4 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Take a look at the role of clubs in the Atlanta hip-hop scene.

Promise Me You Gon' Stack
S1 E5 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

A look at the business side of Atlanta hip-hop.

Community Connecting
S1 E6 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

The family-like atmosphere and connection between emerging Atlanta artists.

Into the Dungeon
S1 E7 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Exploring the Dungeon Family, a collective who put Atlanta on the map in the '90s.

More than Music
S1 E8 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Exploring the intersection of art and dance with hip-hop culture in Atlanta.

Making Radio Waves
S1 E9 • 24m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Exploring why radio play was essential for artists to break through to the mainstream.

Influence of Atlanta
S1 E10 • 22m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Atlanta hip-hop has influenced other genres of music and culture.

The Truth Travels: Stories from the Record Bin
S1 E11 • 24m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

The forgotten and overlooked stories of hip-hop in Atlanta.

Looking Back on 50 Years and Future Roadmap
S1 E12 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Looking back at the past 50 years of Atlanta hip-hop and exploring the future of the genre.

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  • About this Episode
  • A celebration of hip-hop featuring interviews with legends and icons who highlight Atlanta's role in the genre's five-decades-long history.
  • GenreDocumentary
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