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Comedian Dave Chappelle is coming to Atlanta to perform for one night only. The show will be Sunday, November 21, 2021, at State Farm Arena.The show will include a screening of a Chappelle documentary as well as jokes and commentary from Chappelle and “friends.”Dave Chappelle To Perform In Atlanta Amid Controversy
The comedian is riding a wave of controversy after the release of his latest Netflix special The Closer, in which he takes on the trans community among other topics.The special has caused a firestorm at Netflix, where trans employees and those who support them have threatened a walkout if the production isn’t pulled.Chappelle, for his part, has decided to stand his ground. In a short video he released on Instagram, the comedian said that he “will not be summoned” by the trans community. He also had some conditions for a proper sit down.“To the transgender community, I am more than willing to give you an audience,” he said. “But you will not summon me. I am not bending to anybody’s demands.
“You must come to a place of my choosing, at a time of my choosing. And thirdly, you must admit that Hannah Gadsby is not funny.”How To Get Tickets To The Dave Chappelle Show In Atlanta
To get tickets to Chappelle’s show in Atlanta, you can buy them from a local or online ticket vender. Tickets On Sale Starting Wednesday, October 27 at 10AM ET on Ticketmaster.comBefore you go, here are some requirements:- You must show proof of COVID test or COVID vaccination.
- Upon entry, face coverings are encouraged unless you’re eating or drinking.
Date:November 21, 2021 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. ESTLocationPhilips Arena1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303Dave Chappelle just dropped a clip on IG speaking on the controversy surrounding his Netflix special 'The Closer' 👀 pic.twitter.com/R9XUCDlLdK
— BROTHER (@BrotherHQ) October 25, 2021
This isn’t Chappelle’s first rodeo in Atlanta. He filmed the Netflix special Sticks and Stones in the city in 2019. And he has past through several times for one reason or another.That weekend is going to be bananas in Atlanta. If you’re looking for more things to do, we’ve got you: -
The Netflix runaway hit, Love is Blind is casting for season 2 in Atlanta and looking for fun couples to get married.
The show, which is produced by Bravo TV, pits single men and women in two mansions on the same property. The strangers meet each other in blind pods that are filmed for all to see.
This auditions are scheduled to take place in November 2021, AtlantaFi has learned.
Season 2: Love Is Blind 2 Casting In Atlanta
According to the show, here’s what producers are looking for:
Now Casting! The LOVE IS BLIND casting team is back in action and actively casting singles who are truly ready for love! This is an OPEN call to ALL singles who are commitment ready!
If you are interested, EMAIL ME TO APPLY TODAY [dariancasting@gmail.com]
Don’t forget to list my name [Darian Bedford] for how you heard about this casting on the application.Payment: Other
City or Location of call: Nationwide
Please submit to: dariancasting@gmail.com by 2021-11-01
Please email dariancasting@gmail.com for more information!After a warming up period, the couples are brought together with the understanding that they are going to get married in 30 days.
In its first season, America fell in love with Cameron and Lauren Hamilton, who immediately hit it off. The couple got married in 2018 and kept it under wraps, even from their parents, for a whole year!
With more than 800 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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If you want to get high-speed internet, Google Fiber is available to more homes than ever in metro Atlanta.
In this article, we’ll discuss you how can get Google Fiber in your home in metro Atlanta.
Google Fiber: Everything You Need To Know
Google Fiber has recently expanded to hundreds of multifamily communities and single-family homes from Sweet Auburn to Garden Hills.
If you’re interested in Google Fiber, you may wonder how fast the internet is. Here are the details on Google Fiber’s high-speed internet:
How Fast Is Google Fiber In Atlanta?
Now, construction crews are building out the Fiber network as it spreads north across the city. Check out our latest update here.
As of this writing, Google Fiber is in 19 neighborhoods in Atlanta. They are:
- Alpharetta
- Avondale Estates
- Brookhaven
- Chamblee
- Clarkston
- College Park
- Decatur
- Duluth
- Dunwoody
- East Point
- Kennesaw
- Lithia Springs
- Lithonia
- Marietta
- Roswell
- Sandy Springs
- Smyrna
- Stone Mountain
- Tucker
How To Get Google Fiber In Atlanta
Atlantans can check out Google Fiber’s footprint to see if the service is being offered in your neighborhood. If it is, you can sign up HERE.
If you’re eligible for self-install at your address, you can either select this option during sign-up or you’ll get an invitation from to sign up for self-install.How Much Does Google Fiber Cost?
Google Fiber’s price is competitive with other high-speed internet plans. Let’s look at the costs for an individual home:
- In Atlanta, our the Gig plan costs $70/month*.
- Google Fiber’s 2 Gig plan costs $100/month*.
- You can add home phone service for an additional $10* a month.
Here is the fastest internet service in Atlanta.
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Gather ‘Round, a culinary arts experience, is set to delight the senses of Atlanta foodies over a four-day weekend — October 14 – 17th, 2021.
This indulgent event is centered around the newest, hippest restaurant in town, Epicurean Atlanta’s Sky Terrace, state-of-the-art Culinary Theatre, and signature restaurant Reverance, all in Midtown Atlanta.
Gather ‘Round Culinary Festival Comes To Midtown Atlanta
With food, drink, music and art as the thematic tentpoles, Gather ‘Round will consist of a series of events and masterclasses promoting local food businesses and Atlanta’s dining scene.
Here’s What’s In Store Across All 4 Days:THURSDAY: Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Scottish Influences on a Southern Menu; Signature Event: Awaken Your Senses:Featured Talent:- Thip Athakhanh (Snackboxe Bistro)
- Justin and Jonathan Fox (Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q)
- Habteab Hamde (Bern’s Steak House)
- Adam Hyatt (Elevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar
- Epicurean Hotel Tampa)
- Chad Johnson (Haven)
- Nick Leahy (Nicks Westside, The Usual) and more!
FRIDAY: Lunch & Learn: Chicken, Spice & Everything Nice at Epicurean Atlanta; Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Natty Wine for Newbies (and Enthusiasts); Signature Event: Tomorrow’s Table, held on the Sky Terrace,Featured Talent:- Ferrell Alvarez (Rooster and the Till)
- Brittanny Anderson (Brenner Pass, Metzger Bar & Butchery)
- Cory Bahr (Parish)
- Chris Belk (Haven)
- Brent Gauthier (Luminary Hotel)
- Jose Medina Camacho (Automatic Seafood & Oysters) and more!
SATURDAY: Lunch & Learn: Roots – Re-examining Authentic Influences in American Cuisine held on the Sky Terrace; Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Sustainable Seafood – Cooking the Available Catch;Signature Event: Sip – Classic Southern Cocktails & Soundtracks held on the Sky Terrace, and Collaborative Dinner Series: Vinyl Nights at Lyla Lila.Featured Talent:- Chris Belk (Haven)
- James Briscione (Angelena’s)
- Sophie Burton (JoJo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge, Politan Row, St Roch Market)
- Robert Butts (Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours)
- Navarro Carr, Michael Gulotta (Maypop, MOPHO) and more!
SUNDAY: Signature Event: Punch Brunch at Reverance, presented by Atlanta Magazine followed by Rooftop Revelry on the Sky Terrace; Epicurean Theatre Masterclass: Age *Isn’t* Just a Number; Collaborative Dinner Series events: South x Southeast Asia at Fox Bros. Upper Westside and Eyes Wide Shut, Mouths Wide Open at Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours.Gather ‘Round: How To Attend
Are you a foodie? Culinary fans are encouraged to grab tickets now. Explore the various ticketing options on Gather’ round’s website, including the Founder’s Club weekend pass.Check out the Signature Events, Masterclasses, or local Collaborator Dinners by visiting www.gatherroundatl.com/get-tickets to learn more. Tickets to multiple events throughout the weekend are available for a more curated experience here. Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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When you think about it, 24 hours is a long time to be in one place. If you happen to be in Atlanta, Georgia, there’s a lot you can do in that time period. But where should you start — and end?
In this article, we’re going to show you what you can get into in one day in Atlanta. You could be coming to town on business or pleasure or you might even be a native. It doesn’t matter!
What To Do In Atlanta For A Day
If you’re situated in downtown Atlanta, the city is designed to get you around quickly. Make sure you’re dressed for the weather though. Here’s your itinerary for Atlanta in a day.
You’re in Atlanta for the day, what are some things to do? We want to get into some things, but not spend too much money. In fact, we want to do cheap things to do in Atlanta.
First off, you may want to ride a scooter to get from Point A to B in downtown Atlanta. Your main options are a Lime scooter or a Bird scooter. Let’s get started at 6 a.m. and see what we can do:
Ride MARTA
Find a MARTA station and get on the train. If you’re downtown, you can take the train to either 5 Points or Peachtree Center. Here’s a MARTA map to help you see where you are.
Once you get off the train, time to go to one of the most recognizable places in Atlanta…
Go To Waffle House In Atlanta (Any Waffle House)
Photo credit: Youtube.com Waffle House is the unofficial start of the day for thousands of people around metro Atlanta. Here’s how many Waffle Houses are in Atlanta.
Once you get something Scattered, Covered and Chunked, you should be ready to tackle Atlanta with confidence.
You’re going to want to walk off some of those grits and eggs. Why don’t you go to Woodruff Park.
Visit Woodruff Park
If the greenery at Woodruff Park doesn’t do it for you, the daily chess game will. You can be a spectator of a wonderful chess game between strangers and the regulars that show up at the park.
Ride The Peachtree Trolley
Take a ride on the Peachtree Trolley in downtown Atlanta. The trolley will take you around the downtown district for 90 minutes and give you stories for all the monuments and landmarks. Book a tour here.
Tickets are $31 for an adult and $16 for a child.
After the tour, you’re going to be hungry. Now, it’s time to eat…
Lunchtime in Atlanta
A lot of factors are at play when it comes to where to eat in Atlanta for lunchtime. For instance, if a restaurant is jam-packed at noon, then it’s not going to work: You’re on the clock.
You need a place that can get you in and out, and that place changes everyday, actually every hour. Here are some options:
- Best hot chicken restaurants in Atlanta
- Best fried chicken in Atlanta
- Best seafood restaurants in Atlanta
- Best Caribbean restaurants in Atlanta
You could opt to check out one of the spots in Peachtree Center or along the corridor behind the Healey Building.
Once you enjoy your meal, you’ll want to slow it down a bit. Rest up in a stationery place to catch your breath, so to speak. Time for a matinee.
Watch a Movie
Atlanta has some start-of-the-art cinemas in the middle of the city. If you want to eat or drink with your film, you can venture up to Buckhead or Brookhaven.
If you’re good watching a flick without libations you can go to any one of several good movie theaters in Atlanta.
Tip: All-day Tuesdays, Regal Cinemas lets you enjoy $6.45 tickets in Atlanta.
Here are some of the best movie theaters:
- AMC Parkway Pointe 15
- AMC Phipps Plaza 14
- CinéBistro at Town Brookhaven
- Regal Atlantic Station ScreenX, IMAX
After you’ve taken in a movie, it’s time to get active again…
Time For The Beltline
Now, it’s time to get active again: A pretty cool outing would be to go for a free guided bike tour of the Atlanta Beltline.
Visit The MLK Center
Photo credit: YouTube.com Ebenezer Baptist Church, continues to thrive. 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312.Visit Krog Street Market
Photo credit: Youtube.com Conveniently situated just feet from the Beltline in Inman Park, Krog Street Market is the city’s second-most successful project. The market sits on nine acres and feagures 12,000 square feet of anchor restaurants like Superica, a renown beer and wine store and all kinds of cool restaurants and pop-up shops.Cost: Free to enter; restaurant prices vary.Walk through Atlantic Station
Photo credit: youtube.com The most high-profile mixed-use development project in Midtown is Atlantic Station. Comprised of a retail district, office space, condominiums, townhomes and apartment buildings, Atlantic Station is credited with heralding the post-mall era for metro Atlanta as well as helping city leaders envision transit without vehicles.But you don’t just want to go to Atlantic Station just to go: You want to try something new… and sweet.Go to Kilwins
Kilwins is the spot for all kinds of hand-crafted chocolates, fudge and caramel ice cream. Do yourself a favor and get you a treat. This shouldn’t ruin your lunch. You want to eat just a bit to get the taste. Here is the address.Walk the Atlanta Beltline
Walking the Beltline has become one of the city’s most fun activities. It offers so much access to the most beautiful things about the city, cool buildings, greenspaces and elite dining and more.
Where To Eat For Dinner In Atlanta
If you want to know where to eat in downtown Atlanta, there are plenty of options. Here are some lists that you can use to influence your decision:
- Best soul food restaurants in Atlanta
- Best places to get tacos in Atlanta
- The best chicken and waffles in Atlanta
Here are the best new restaurants in Atlanta
After dinner, if you’re ready for a nightcap, you can venture to some places that have live music or spoken word.
If you want to really get down, Atlanta’s clubs always turn up. See the hottest ATL nightclubs this week and what’s going on.
Kat’s Cafe: Live Music, Food, Drink, Good Times In Midtown Atlanta
Explore Atlanta at your own pace
The truth is, exploring Atlanta in a 24-hour period can be a lot. Take your time and it’s OK if you don’t get it all in. You can always come back.
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The biggest party over the weekend will be at Neyow’s Creole Cafe in Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill neighborhood.
The eatery’s grand opening is set for Saturday, August 28, 2021 with musical performances by Big Freedia, Miss Tee, Hot Boy Donald, Zulu Tramps, Baby Doll, Sabor Brass Band and DJ Captain Charles.
Neyow’s Creole Cafe Is Opening In Atlanta
The event will take place from 1 to 5 p.m.
Several Atlanta eateries feature Louisiana-inspired fare, but a new restaurant with authentic New Orleans roots is bringing new flavor to the city.
Atlantans who love Louisiana-inspired fare have been waiting for Neyow’s Creole Cafe to open since the announcment this past spring.
Neyow’s is owned by New Orleans natives Tamla Pierre-Taylor and Tim Dublecet, according to the Chronicle. And given Atlanta’s thriving dining scene, the entrepreneurs wanted to add its brand to the restaurant gumbo.
In addition to Atlanta, Neyow’s has two other locations in New Orleans and Houston. In those locations, Neyow’s offers online ordering as well as curbside pickup.
“Our menu comes straight from our grandmother’s recipes, rich in our Creole heritage,” it says on the eatery’s website.
What’s On The Menu At Neyow’s?
Neyow’s offers some great Louisiana Creole and Cajun dishes in addition to Southern standards like fried chicken and ribs. Some other menu standouts include:
- Crawfish balls
- Shrimp on the Avenue: Grilled shrimp over angel hair pasta in a creamy white sauce
- Fried gulf oysers
- Seafood platters
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Where Will Neyow’s Creole Cafe Be Located In Atlanta?
Neyow’s is going to part of the Walker Street redevelopment of Castleberry Hill. Atlanta-based H.J. Russell and Co. are overseeing the project. The address is 131 Walker St. SW. Atlanta, GA. 30313.
Here’s a map to help you find it.
Neyow’s joins scores of other black restaurants in Atlanta, and there are plenty others on the way. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.https://www.instagram.com/p/CS0Ww44jWhV/The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
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BK Lobster, the seafood restaurant that made its name in New York City, is expanding in metro Atlanta.
BK Lobster is a Brooklyn-based seafood franchise that opened its first metro Atlanta location on July 11, 2021, in Forest Park next to the King of Diamonds nightclub.
BK Lobster Looking For Franchisees In Atlanta
The person responsible for the restaurant’s opening is BK Lobster CEO Rodney Bonds, who debuted the eatery two years ago in Brooklyn.
Bonds also has big plans for the eatery to be used as an events space, including weekend brunches and more.
What’s On The Menu At BK Lobster?
The menu at BK Lobster consists primarily of lobster rolls done in different tasty variations. But there’s more: BK Lobster also has other seafood dishes you can try.
Here’s a sampling of some of the dishes you can order on the BK Lobster menu:
- Lobster Roll
- Lobster Mac ‘N Cheese
- Lobster Pasta
- Lobster Salad
- Crab Legs
- Shrimp
- Chicken Wings
- Waffles
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Where Is BK Lobster Located In Atlanta?
BK Lobster is opening or has opened the following metro Atlanta locations:
- BK Lobster Midtown: 855 Peachtree St NE
- BK Lobster Roswell: 880 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell
- BK Lobster downtown Atlanta: 495 Whitehall Street in Castleberry Hill.
The first BK Lobster in the area is the one located at 4730 Frontage Road in Forest Park. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Thoughts
Lobster dishes are some of the most delicious you can enjoy in the Atlanta area. BK Lobster is one of many black-owned restaurants in Atlanta.You can find great places to eat inside and outside of the Perimeter. Are you on the south end of town? Don’t sleep on College Park’s restaurant scene.
If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
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Chicken wings are sort of having a moment right now. They have gotten to be in such demand that a chicken wing shortage has caused some restaurants to switch to thighs.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t find them. The following National Chicken Wing deals are available at all participating locations. To be sure, all your local restaurant in advance to make sure they’re offering the deal.
Here Are Some Of The Best Deals For National Wing Day
Ready to see who has the best wing deals for National Wing Day?
Buffalo Wild Wings
View this post on InstagramThe chain is offering a buy-one-get-one deal Thursday on boneless wings for dine-in or takeout.
Hooters
View this post on InstagramTo celebrate National Chicken Wing Day, Hooters is giving dine-in guests 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of any 10 wings. Hurry now!
Smokey Bones
View this post on InstagramDid somebody say BOGO wings? At Smokey Bones, you can get eight boneless wings free when you buy four “whole wings.”
ThighStop
View this post on InstagramThighstop, aka Wingstop is offering two free bone-in thighs with any $15 purchase when you order via Thighstop.com or DoorDash.
Wing Zone
View this post on InstagramAt Wing Zone, customers can get 16 Boneless Wings for $10 or 16 Original Wings for $5 more with #promocode 2195.
Wings Over
View this post on InstagramWings Over is offering $5 off on chicken wings on National Wing Day. To take advantage of the discount,, enter promo code WINGDAY21 at checkout online or on the restaurant’s app.
Where Can You Get Chicken Wings Locally Near You?
For some local flavor, you may be wondering where to get some chicken wings near you. Here are the best chicken wing spots in Atlanta.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Days after treating Atlanta residents to a listening party, Kanye West is still inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium working on his album.
It is unknown if he plans to finish the album in Atlanta, but the release date of DONDA has been announced as August 6.
Kanye West Living Inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium
After the listening party, West was seen attending an Atlanta United game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
.@KanyeWest at the Atlanta United game today at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium (7.24.21) pic.twitter.com/Wso1uURqXF
— Photos Of Kanye West (@PhotosOfKanye) July 24, 2021
West’s new album, DONDA, is named after his late mother. And by choosing Mercedes-Benz Stadium, West is making it very clear that he believes his new songs are what he’s called stadium music.“I wanted my drums to bang harder in stadiums,” he told Concrete Loop. “Bono [of rock group U2] told me that ‘No one from your community has ever figured this out.’ And if you think about it, nobody of the black community can really sell out stadiums, like 30,000 seaters, there’s not one artist you can think of. I can think of four, you know, white artists.”He once said in a November 2007 Rolling Stone interview, “All those people that bootlegged the album, there’s a chance they’ll come to the concert, or play the music for their kids, that these songs will connect in different ways. Thai’s more important than sales. My goal is playing stadiums, and I don’t think having millions of illegal downloads hurts that.”West continues to tweak the DOND album after getting feedback from fellow artists and fans alike. He recently shared his living situation inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on IG:
From a close look at the photo, you can make out what appears to be some Bowflex weights, push up bars, shoes, clothes and unidentifiable box and a simple bed.What Is DONDA’s Track List?
The DONDA tracklist leaked online hours after West’s Atlanta listening party. Fans are refreshing their Apple Music accounts to see if the album is posted yet. Here is the DONDA tracklisting according to multiple sources on social media:- 24/ Y’all Gonna Be Okay
- South California (Feat. Pusha T & The World & Famous Tony Williams)
- Junya (Feat. Playboi Carti)
- Remote
- Praise God (Feat. Travis Scott, Pusha T & Baby Keem)
- Never Abandon Your Family
- Hurricane (Feat. Lil Baby & KayCyy)
- Moon (Feat. Don Toliver)
- Jonah (Feat. Vory, Lil Durk & Ty Dolla $ign)
- Pure Souls (Feat. Roddy Ricch)
- New Again
- Tell the Vision (Feat. Pop Smoke)
- I Know God Breathed On This (Feat. Vory)
- No Child Left Behind (Feat. Vory)
- Jail (Feat. Jay Z and Francis and The Lights)
- Life of the Party
- Jesus Lord
- Aye Ye Ye Ye
- Eternal Life (Feat. Big Sean)
- L.I.E.
- Hold the Wine
- I’ve Got One
- This Is the Glory
- Donda Donda Donda
- Lord I Need You
- Come To Lifie
- Our King
- Daylight (Feat. Theopilus London)
- Heaven and Hell
- I’m Not OK
Again, this is not an official list because West continues to craft the album.While many who have heard ‘Ye’s new music have not commented on it, what we do know comes from the Twitter account of Justin Laboy, who says he and NBA star Kevin Durant were treated to some tunes by West himself before the Atlanta event.West apparently is trying to make a stellar album that would follow his critically acclaimed “Jesus Is King” album.There is no word yet on how long West will remain in the Atlanta sports stadium.A representative for West confirmed to the Associated Press that the music maestro planned to remain inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium to complete the album.
West has taken the city by storm since his arrival in Atlanta. July 22 was officially declared “Kanye West Day” by city officials.Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Leave it up to megastar rapper and producer Kanye West to put Atlanta back on the musical map for July. West chose downtown Atlanta’s largest venue to debut his new album.West held the second of two listening party events at Mercedes Benz Stadium at 8 p.m. in Atlanta on Thursday, July 22, 2021.Kanye West Invites Celebrities To Listening Party At Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The Sunday before, the artist treated a relatively small crowd to new music in Las Vegas. When tickets went on sale in Atlanta, TicketMaster users experienced a long wait before orders began to go through.This is how the tickets looked.
Along with guest appearances from 2Chainz and even Jay Z, the album’s first listen appears to be a winner.After a long delay, West finally came out to thunderous applause from the crowd.Kanye West absolutely rocked Atlanta last night with #dondalisteningparty pic.twitter.com/f3yG0paVEI
— Post Bad Swag (@PostBadSwag) July 23, 2021
What’s The Name Of Kanye West’s New Album?
West’s new album is reportedly called DONDA, which was his late mother’s name. And by choosing Mercedes-Benz Stadium, West is making it very clear that he believes his new songs are what he’s called stadium music.“I wanted my drums to bang harder in stadiums,” he told Concrete Loop. “Bono [of rock group U2] told me that ‘No one from your community has ever figured this out.’ And if you think about it, nobody of the black community can really sell out stadiums, like 30,000 seaters, there’s not one artist you can think of. I can think of four, you know, white artists.”He once said in a November 2007 Rolling Stone interview, “All those people that bootlegged the album, there’s a chance they’ll come to the concert, or play the music for their kids, that these songs will connect in different ways. Thai’s more important than sales. My goal is playing stadiums, and I don’t think having millions of illegal downloads hurts that.”What Is DONDA’s Tracklist?
The DONDA tracklist leaked online hours after West’s Atlanta listening party. Fans are refreshing their Apple Music accounts to see if the album is posted yet. Here is the DONDA tracklisting according to multiple sources on social media:- 24/ Y’all Gonna Be Okay
- South California (Feat. Pusha T)
- Junya Watanabe (Feat. Playboi Carti)
- Remote Control
- Praise God (Feat. Travis Scott & Baby Keem)
- Welcome to My Life
- Hurricane (Feat. Lil Baby & KayCyy)
- Moon (Feat. Don Toliver)
- Unttitled (Feat. vory, Lil Durk & Ty Dolla $ign)
- Pure Souls (Feat. Roddy Ricch)
- New Again
- We Made It (Feat. Pop Smoke)
- I Know God Breathed On This (Feat. Vory)
- No Child Left Behind (Feat. Vory)
- Heaven & Hell (Feat. Jay Z)
Again, this is not an official list because West has delayed release of the album.While many who have heard ‘Ye’s new music have not commented on it, what we do know comes from the Twitter account of Justin Laboy, who says he and NBA star Kevin Durant were treated to some tunes by West himself over the weekend.Kanye played his new album for me & @KDTrey5 last night in Vegas. Man listen! The production is light years ahead of it’s time, and the bars sound like he’s broke & hungry trying to get signed again. Any artist who plan on dropping soon should just push it back 😤 #Respectfully
— Respectfully Justin (@JustinLaboy) July 18, 2021
Laboy also posted some photos of the encounter with West and Durant, which he said will take modern music in a whole new direction when West drops the album.
The pastor of LVChurch has confirmed that West will be inviting a crowd of people to be among the first to hear his 10th album in Atlanta.The pastor of ChurchLV has further confirmed the Kanye West event happening on Thursday in Atlanta for LP10! pic.twitter.com/sSuNsEMeJw
— On Thin Ice (@OnnThinIce) July 18, 2021
Is This The DONDA Album Cover?
No official word yet, but social media is abuzz on platforms like @dondasplace on Instagram with an image purportedly from visual artist Louise Bourgeois, a French sculptor and plastic artist and naturalized American citizen who painted a red figure that some are saying is the cover art for DONDA.
In addition to paintings, Bourgeois is well known for her public art installations and sculpture.
Final Word
If you’ve never been to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the acoustics are perfect for the big sounds of an artist like West. The cavernous hallways in the Merc-Benz will help circulate the booms and baps of his music like few stadiums can.
It’s actually quite appropriate that West would choose Atlanta for new music. He was born in Atlanta.Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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