Watch Yall’ Really Know Bout The Dirty South?
Vibe recently posted a really great two-part editorial all about Atlanta’s Dungeon Family. The Dungeon Family was Rico Wade’s original recording studio and music collective that introduced and coined the ‘Dirty South’ sound. Goodie Mob, Outkast and Sleepy Brown were just a few of the heads that composed this family unit that wrote a huge chapter of rap history and redefined the genre.
The article chronicles Rico’s once lavish, ‘Southern Diddy’ lifestyle to his present state of bankruptcy and drug addiction. Contrasts are made between the Dungeon family members whom have gone on to sell millions of pop albums to those that have faded into obscurity and self destructive lifestyles. A really interesting read if you want to learn your rap history or you’re feeling a little nostalgic over the good old days.
- Dr. No
January 23rd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
In addition to this, here’s an interview conducted with Bun B where he discusses Goodie Mob’s “Soul Food.” It’s a really enjoyable read, and originally appeared in a condensed version as an interview on NPR’s All Things Considered.
January 24th, 2010 at 12:06 am
Rollin’ off of Even In Darkness brings back some damn good highschool memories.
I wish Slim Cutta and Gipp were more active. Gipp’s collab with Ali was a train wreck
January 24th, 2010 at 12:11 am
I know that the food sucks.
January 24th, 2010 at 2:27 am
People don’t dance no mo’ all they do is dis! All they do is dis!
January 24th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Yeah Nick, all the food in the South sucks… It in no way could have been whatever shitholes you decided to eat at.
January 25th, 2010 at 11:03 am
I can confidently say that etouffee, fried chicken, mac and cheese and a 2 liter of grape soda would be my last meal.