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With the opening of the Trap Music Museum in Atlanta, much attention has been given to the city’s musical heritage. Atlanta trap music owes much of its development to the artistry of the city’s underprivileged communities.
Rapper T.I. is largely credited with creating trap music, especially since he christened an album “Trap Music” back in the early part of the century. But others have tried to share some of the credit, or blame, for the music, which has grown from its Southern roots to all parts of the country.
Still, Atlanta is its birthplace. With that being the case, here are some other trap rappers you should get to know.
Trouble – Selfish
Lotto Savage – Errythang
Gunna – Top Off
Brodinski – Split
Dae Dae – Bae With Me
Shad da God – Strawberry Syrup
Duke – Better Days
Young Nudy – One Dolla
Trap music is not just an Atlanta thing. Spreading like kudzu on Metropolitan Parkway, trap music has expanded throughout the Southeast, the United States and across the world. Here are some other artists you should know about.
Hitter – Fugazi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI2tVXqmVaQ
Buddah G – Slide GMix
Lonzo Da Menace – Strictly For My Opps
New Gangsta – Drill Trap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1gSermXSsU
Summerella – ‘Pretty B__ In The Trap’
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Tickets for Super Bowl Opening Night go on sale Wednesday, December 19 at 10 a.m. ET in Atlanta. Football fans may purchase tickets at NFL.com/OpeningNightOnSale to be in State Farm Arena among thousands of people.
Super Bowl LIII festivities in Atlanta will kick off in primetime with Super Bowl Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade on Monday, January 28, 2019 at State Farm Arena.
Opening Night Ticket Sales For Super Bowl Media Day Begin
Opening Night is when media interviews with the Super Bowl players and coaches will commence. It is their only public appearance in Atlanta before Super Bowl LIII. Attendees will see the Super Bowl teams in person and will be able to listen to players answer questions via free radios distributed throughout the venue.
Super Bowl Opening Night is the first interaction that Super Bowl players and coaches from both teams have with media after arrival in Atlanta, and the only time the two teams will be in one location before the game. For the third straight year, members of both teams will appear together on stage in front of fans. Super Bowl Opening Night will also feature special appearances and autographs by NFL players and Legends, and team mascots, as well as fan photo opportunities and the chance to win prizes including two tickets to Super Bowl LIII by checking in with the Super Bowl LIII – Fan Mobile Pass app!
“Super Bowl Opening Night in Atlanta will enable fans to see and listen to every Super Bowl player and coach just hours after they arrive in the city,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL Senior Vice President of Events and Club Business Development. “We are very excited to have fans join these players and media from around the world in officially kicking off Super Bowl week.”
Super Bowl Opening Night begins at 7:00 PM ET and will be televised live on NFL Network and CBS Sports Network. Fans in attendance will receive a free radio giving them access to NFL Network coverage and player interviews taking place at the individual podiums. Tickets are $29 and doors will open at 5:30 PM ET.
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Atlanta has been a newsmaking town ever since a guy named Tech scorched the place in the name of war. But in 2018, the city made some pretty big headlines for a number of reasons.
Some of the big-time news emanating out of the city this year had to do with real estate issues like The Gulch, and #HQ2, but other major topics centered on the elections and sports. Here are what Atlantans searched in 2018:
What did Atlantans search in 2018?
According to Google, Atlanta figured huge nationally as well. Democratic candidate for governor, Stacey Abrams was the most-searched politician in the whole United States. But she’s not alone. Here are the results from Google.2018 Top Trending Searches in AtlantaWorld Cup (No. 1 in U.S.)
Atlanta became the center of the professional soccer universe when Atlanta United won the MLS Championship, bringing a title home to the city for the first time since 1995.
Hurricane Florence (No. 2 in U.S.)
Hurricane Florence barreled through Florida and sent thousands of people looking for cover into Georgia. The state responded by opening up homes, hotels and giving discounts to scores of people.
Georgia governor race
The contentious gubernatorial race between former Secretary of State Brian Kemp and state lawmaker Stacey Abrams drew national attention for a number of reasons.
Finally, the vote was marred by controversy when Kemp refused to give up his position as Secretary of State until the vote was all but finished. Still, it was a major traffic driver on the internet.
Stacey Abrams
Abrams would have been the state’s first African-American and woman to be governor if she’d have won. Also, some major celebrities like Oprah and Will Ferrell came to Georgia to knock on some doors and gain some significant publicity.
Black Panther (No. 6 U.S.)
The Atlanta-produced movie did gangbusters at the box office, turning the fictional city of Wakanda into a place we all want to visit. The ATL connection has been strong for Marvel, who has filmed several of its films around the city with production being down in Fayetteville.
Hurricane Michael
The second major storm to hit the United States in 2018, Michael caused a second mass exodus of Floridians fleeing to Georgia. When it was all told, Florida saw $4.2 billion in losses from the storm.
Mac Miller (No. 3 U.S.)
The Pittsburgh-born rapper died of an overdose in September 2017, one month before he was to begin a national tour, which would have brought him to Atlanta. Miller, 26, released his last album, “Swimming” in August.
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin died on Aug. 16 from pancreatic cancer in Detroit, Michigan, her hometown. The pastor who gave the eulogy was Atlanta’s own the Rev. Jasper Williams Jr., who presides over Salem Bible Church, formerly Salem Baptist Church, with campuses in Atlanta and Lithonia.
Kate Spade (No. 4 U.S.)
Fashionista Kate Spade, an inspiration of many Atlantans, passed away on June 5 of this year. The fashion designer was found dead in her New York Avenue home. The medical examiner later determined that Spade’s death was a suicide. She was 55.
Mega Million
Who didn’t want some of the big money? The Mega Millions reached upwards of $1 billion this fall, making it something on the minds of many Atlantans. The winner(s) have remained anonymous … (or have they?)
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Atlanta’s dining scene, like our waistlines, is growing by leaps and bounds. In every corner, NW, SW, and all parts in between, the top new Atlanta restaurants are sprouting up and bringing the good food along with it.
Who has the good food? Where to go to get some grub? We turned to Yelp and the volunteer reviewers who spend the time documenting their meals and experiences so that we don’t have to.
Top NEW Atlanta Restaurants, according to Yelp
A number of new joints have opened up in recent months. Some have been open a matter of weeks. They all make up some of the top new Atlanta restaurants. Here’s what Yelpers are saying about them:
Rose + Rye in Midtown 87 15th St NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Phone number (404) 500-5980. A Yelper said: ““The savory pork on the bone with sweet potato cakes was probably the best take on a pork chop I’ve ever tasted.”
Sage Woodfire Tavern In Buckhead: 3379 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone number (404) 869-9177. A Yelper said: “irst time here, last minute decision to come here. Glad I did! Warren, was my server, he was absolutely wonderful! I ordered the Halibut and the broiled Seafood platter.”
Mission + Market in Buckhead: 3550 Lenox Rd NE Ste 550 Atlanta, GA 30326. A Yelper said: “Fabulous. Wonderfully fabulous. Would give 6 stars if I could. My wife and I visited on 4/19-its second week being open and really enjoyed the experience. First, the food was excellent. Great menu and hard to choose, but we both enjoyed everything served. I personally had the quinoa dish and added chicken. Looking forward to exploring other items on our next visit(s).”
Mary Hoopa’s House of Fried Chicken & Oysters has been serving since February 2018. The eatery is located in the Hosea + 2nd development. 2371 Hosea L Williams Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30317. A Yelper said: “The bestie and I came here to try it out after seeing the all you can eat sign (don’t judge us). Let me start by saying this place is not fancy. The decor isn’t fancy and neither is the food. However, at $13.99 the value cannot be beat! You can upgrade to sashimi as well for $19.99 but neither of us are into sashimi so we were glad to not have to pay for that. We were pleasantly greeted when we came in the place was not busy at all.”
Chido + Padre’s Restaurant In Buckhead. 128 E Andrews Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone number (404) 848-9100. A Yelper said:“This used to be smoke belly but they’ve clearly replaced that old concept into something much more AMAZING with incredible food and drinks!”
Recess, 99-V Krog St Atlanta, GA 30307 Phone number(404) 596-8396. A Yelper said: “Serving up salads, bowls, soups, avocado toasts and sandwiches, Recess is new to the scene and one of the healthy-ish options available at Krog Street Market.” Castellucci Hospitality Group Monday Introduced The “Healthy-Ish” Concept In Inman Park.
Ms. Icey’s Kitchen, 1371 Clairmont Rd Decatur, GA 30033 Phone number (404) 963-7871. A Yelper said: “The portions were plentiful and right now it’s BYOB so that was nice. The ambiance is nice! You can be casual or dressy. The DJ was on point, Cedrick our server was great and attentive as was all of the staff. The manager and owner both came to check on us which was great. This new establishment has gotten off to a great start! I WILL BE BACK!”
CraftHall Kitchen Update: This business has closed.
Opens In Sandy Springs 1165 Perimeter Ctr W Ste 303 Atlanta, GA 30346. One Yelper said: “Crafthall kitchen is an interesting concept. It is four restaurants in one: Fried Chicken, Brunch, Salad, and Sandwich. You order your meal from an iPad. You can look back to the kitchen, but you don’t really interact with anyone. It is a little strange at first, but it probably keeps costs lower. I enjoyed the meal I received from the fried chicken restaurant. They have two different types of breadings, several different sides, and many different types of combinations.
“I had Chicken with Waffles. The Chicken was great, the waffles were okay. I probably won’t get it again, but the Chicken was good enough to come back. Expect to spend about $10 a plate.”
Red Pepper Taqueria: 3135 Piedmont Rd Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone number(404) 869-2773. One Yelper said: “My friends and I had the time of our life here! It is not easy finding places that offer bottomless mimosas in Atlanta – but they do. It is only $15 and an extra $3 if you want a flavor added. I had the strawberry mimosas….they were GREAT!”
Chai Yo Modern Thai : 3050 Peachtree Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30305. A Yelper said: “The coconut ice cream, the whipped cream and the chocolate cake was divineeee.”
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The husband and wife owned eatery HobNob Neighborhood Tavern is opening another location in metro Atlanta, according to news reports. The newest spot will be in Dunwoody and open its doors around Dec. 12, 2018.
The new restaurant will be located at Dunwoody’s Perimeter Place at 1221 Ashford Crossing. HobNob has two other locations in the city, one in Brookhaven and the other in Midtown, the original eatery.
The restaurant’s website describes it as “a ‘spirited’ place, featuring one of the largest collections of bourbon and whiskey in the Southeast. Fine Southern additions to the menu of refined tavern fare combined with sincere and friendly service make visiting this community-driven establishment a must for both weekday revelers and weekend warriors.”
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When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
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Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
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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Arches Brewing in Hapeville is bringing back one of its most popular milkshake-style India Pale Lagers, Lagerdoodle, on Thursday, Dec. 6.
“We dosed volume two with a blackberry puree and fresh vanilla beans,” the brewery notes. “A generous dry-hopping of Galena, Mosaic, and Styrian Wolf provides even more notes of berry. As if that wasn’t enough, flaked oats and wheat were added to round out the beer’s creamy mouthfeel.”
Arches Brewing is located at 3361 Dogwood Dr, Hapeville, GA 30354.
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OkCello aka Okorie Johnson is back with a new album “Resolve” that inspires, uplifts and edifies the listener. Johnson will perform at City Winery on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 in Atlanta.
Johnson, who attended Morehouse College, said that he started playing the cello at an early age.
“I started playing the Cello when I was 6,” he told Bullet Music. “I played classically until I was 16 or 17; I played with a classical instructor. I was asked to play a classical senior recital for my string director at the school I attended. I did a twenty-minute concerto in front of this professional orchestra, and that was a big moment for me.”
City Winery is located at 650 North Ave Atlanta, GA 30308.
Cost: $20-$32
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Legendary New York DJ Kid Capri is coming to Atlanta this weekend for the “Rock The Bells” Holiday Party at Club REVEL located at 1778 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30318.
The party is slated for Friday, Dec. 7 and promises to be one of the best of the year.
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When it comes to shopping in Atlanta, the city has increased its retail options tremendously over the past 10 years. If you’re looking for the best stores and shopping centers in Atlanta, there are many to choose from.
Unlike most cities, Atlanta retailers aren’t in one part of town. Retailers span across the city, including on the westside, east, in Buckhead and downtown. Here are some of the best stores and shopping centers in Atlanta.
Looking for the best stores in Atlanta? Here’s where to shop
Using videos from Youtube bloggers, let’s explore some of the best stores in Atlanta and its shopping centers:
ATLANTIC STATION
One of the most successful shopping centers in Midtown Atlanta is Atlantic Station. The former brownfield has a number of retailers such as Dillard’s, DSW, GAP, Express, Banana Republic and Fab’rik. There is also an Atlanta United FC Official Team Store.
SHOPS AROUND LENOX
One of the most priciest ZIP codes in Atlanta boasts one of the most elegant shopping districts, Shops Around Lenox. Notable shops include Crate & Barrel, Draper James, Lululemon, Kendra Scott, South Moon Under and West Elm.
PHIPPS PLAZA
Anchored by Nordstrom, Phipps Plaza is a Simon property across Peachtree Road from Lenox Square. Phipps has some of the most upscale retail in the city. Although it has lost its Saks Ffith Avenue store, its mahogany walls, marble floors, glass elevators, chandeliers continue to appeal to high-priced spenders.
Some of Phipps Plaza’s top shops include Gucci, Bettino Leather, Baby Bella Boutique, Hugo Boss, Chico’s, Dior, Cole Haan, Fendi and Giorgio Armani.
THE SHOPS OF MIAMI CIRCLE
Known as Atlanta’s best shopping place for home furnishings and interior design, Miami Circle boasts more than 60 showrooms featuring rugs, antiques, artwork, framing stores and more.
PERIMETER MALL
Perimeter Mall is the largest retail shopping center in Dunwoody. The mall is anchored by Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Von Maur, and Macy’s. Some of the top shops are Banana Republic, Apple, Aeropostale, Clare’s, H&M, Guess and Loft.
HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The world’s busiest airport has a number of shops for travelers looking to spend. Here are just a few:
- Benefit Cosmetics (D 11)
- Bvlgari (A Counterpoint)
- Kiehl’s (F Counterpoint)
- L’Occitane (A 26)
- Lather (T 5)
- MAC Cosmetics (F Counterpoint)
- The Beauty Lounge (B Counterpoint)
- The Body Shop (B Counterpoint)
LENOX SQUARE
Buckhead’s signature mall, Lenox Square, is great place to score clothes and other items from some of the most ritzy shops in the Southeast. The mall’s three anchor stores are Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Neiman Marcus. The mall is owned by Simon Property Group, which also owns neighboring Phipps Plaza.
WESTSIDE PROVISIONS DISTRICT
Westside Provisions is a West Midtown mixed-use development that has quickly become a shopping mecca. The district is filled with dining and national retailers. Notable stores include Room & Board furniture store, Anthropologie. In addition to a gourmet market, Atlanta’s two top Zagat-rated restaurants, Bacchanalia and the Quinones Room, are also located there.
LITTLE 5 POINTS
The commercial district for the nearby Inman Park and Candler Park neighborhoods, Little 5 Points has a number of boutiques and shops that you simply won’t be able to find elsewhere in the city.
Notable stores include Criminal Records, Wax’n’Facts, and Moods Music), Java Lords, Aurora Coffee, Rag-O-Rama, Abbadabba’s, Junkman’s Daughter, Sevananda Natural Foods Market and more.
PEACHTREE CENTER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATY1_EdeCqw
If you’re in the downtown area, looking to shop, there’s only one way to go. Peachtree Center is a John C. Portman-designed shopping site in the middle of the city’s financial district in Midtown.
Some notable shops in Peachtree Center are Luxury Nails & Spa, Milano Bags & Accessories, Oasis Wireless, Sue Ye Fine Art, The Fan’s Wear and Vitaliano, a clothing shop. There are also plenty of places to eat in the food court as well.
The Atlanta economy is especially primed for retail growth and shopping. The city gained 40,750 jobs year-over year, according to a study by Cushman & Wakefield.
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