Hip hop has been around for 50 years. The genre first originated in New York but quickly spread across the world. In the early '90s, rappers from the East and West Coasts got all the attention while other regions were neglected. But at the 1995 Source Awards, the city of Atlanta was recognized with Andr\u00e9 3000 of hip hop duo Outkast's famous acceptance speech: “The South has something to say.” <\/p>\n
And indeed, the South did: Atlanta is now widely recognized as a major center for the continued growth of the hip-hop genre. Here's a short list (which could easily have been longer) of classic hip-hop songs that came out of A-Town, from crunk to trap styles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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In the early 2000s, the city of Atlanta was becoming a popular epicenter for Southern hip hop. It was only fitting that Georgia natives Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris teamed up for the city's epic anthem, “Welcome to Atlanta.” The song epitomizes the city's party lifestyle with the hook, “Welcome to Atlanta, where the players play \/ Ride dem things every day \/ Big beat, streets, gangs roaming \/ The party don't stop 'till 8 a.m.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“ATLiens” by Outkast<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"ATLiens\"](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_673,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/c\/a\/ca7f79a82f1d0b96f2c5a8d45290b79437bcfd1f\/atliens-outkast.jpg\"\/)
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\nOutKast are arguably one of the pioneers who brought Atlanta hip-hop to the public's attention. The group's second album answer<\/em> The album title was fitting as to many they were otherworldly and sounded different to other hip hop artists, and the album's title single helps showcase their love for their hometown and how they present themselves to the world. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n3 of 25<\/p>\n
“Jump” by Kris Kross<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\""\"Jump\"](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_689,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/d\/0\/d012459048fc5d23304acc909ae68a2a286ea57e\/jump-kris-kross.jpg\"\/)
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\nIn the early '90s, Jermaine Dupri discovered the duo Kris Kross and signed them to his label, So So Def. The group's debut single, “Jump,” was not only a party anthem but also pioneered the backwards fashion statement. The song reached number one on the charts. Billboard<\/em> It was on the Hot 100 for eight weeks. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n4 of 25<\/p>\n
“Bring Em Out” by T.I.<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Bring](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_710,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/e\/7\/e72611b955d04d273893eddd080ec532b43e556d\/bring-em-out-ti.jpg\"\/)
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\nIn the early 2000s, T.I. called himself the King of the South, a title that is hard to argue with given his extensive discography of hits. When he released his third album, urban legend,<\/em> He teams up with Swizz Beats for the lead single, “Bring Em Out,” in which TI addresses the haters and doubters of his success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n5 of 25<\/p>\n
“Dirty South” by Goodie Mob<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Dirty](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_683,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/d\/f\/dff6546679cd229580de8b94ad4493d429f24830\/dirty-south-goodie-mob.jpg\"\/)
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\nIn 1995, hip hop group Goodie Mob released their debut album. Soul food.<\/em> The song “Dirty South” is about police crackdowns on drug trafficking. Although Goodie Mob didn't coin the term “Dirty South,” more and more fans started using it after their song was released. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n6 of 25<\/p>\n
“Bring It Back” by Travis Porter<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Bring](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_683,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/6\/c\/6cd355b0a0c43da60f6bde1d45447a62b357f8cb\/bring-back-travis-porter.jpg\"\/)
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\nThough the three-piece Travis Porter released most of their music in the early 2010s, they're still pretty popular today. In their hit single “Bring It Back,” the members rap about being attracted to the female body and the way they move. As with most of Travis Porter's discography, the production alone makes for a great party starter. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“It's Going Down” by Young Joc<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"It's](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_683,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/b\/c\/bc07f99d98cfe52a7068c36441dec7540cf07936\/down-yung-joc.jpg\"\/)
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\nIn 2006, Young Joc got the whole club going with his debut single “It's Going Down.” The single also had a unique dance element that still gets people dancing when they hear the song. “It's Going Down” is Joc's best-selling single. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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\u201cKnuck If You Buck\u201d by Crime Mob feat. Lil Scrappy<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\u201cKnuck](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_683,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/6\/b\/6b89c0e86b6496e252f3ae58fe14a2f53b55ce35\/knuck-buck-crime-mob-feat-lil-scrappy.jpg\"\/)
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\nSometimes music fans need a pumping song to play when someone is trying to dance along with them. Luckily, Crime Mob and Lil Scrappy have released a classic pumping anthem called “Knuck If You Buck,” the type of song that gets people rapping at the top of their lungs and gets people high energy in any club. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“No Hands” by Waka Flocka Flame feat. Roscoe Dash and Wale<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"No](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_683,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/7\/5\/75b6da074b0fcda289fefcba878afab888876e09\/hands-waka-flocka-flame-feat-roscoe-dash-wale.jpg\"\/)
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\nIn 2010, Wake Flocka Flame released their debut album. A flock of Akveli.<\/em> The album spawned four singles including the hit “No Hands,” a pure Waka song that embodies the essence of a pure Atlanta party anthem that gets everyone pumped. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n10 of 25<\/p>\n
“Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It” by Dem Franchise Boys<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Lean](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_683,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/f\/0\/f0e26a70ca532646de6aad44fe3abf6555f7716d\/lean-wit-rock-wit-dem-franchize-boyz.jpg\"\/)
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\nJermaine Dupri has always been the type of executive to elevate other artists, and he did just that when he signed hip-hop group Dem Franchize Boyz to his label So So Def. At the time, the subgenre of snap music was gaining momentum, and the group helped popularize it with their hit single “Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It.” This single was the height of snap, and it created a dance that got everyone leaning and swaying along. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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Ludacris' “Southern Hospitality”<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"Ludacris'](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_694,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/c\/7\/c7cb96c41288b70c116a2a8e93c12365e1e980ff\/southern-hospitality-ludacris.jpg\"\/)
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\nIn the early 2000s, The Neptunes were becoming a popular producing duo. They collaborated on Ludacris' hit single “Southern Hospitality,” in which Ludacris details the style and lifestyle of Southern people. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“Walk It Out” by Unk<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Walk](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_682,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/6\/3\/63905d032be1443d5a42b2e2d50f00c5de109696\/walk-out-unk.jpg\"\/)
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\nAs Atlanta's crunk era emerged as a major subgenre in the 2000s, Ankh's hit “Walk It Out” became the ultimate club anthem, encouraging listeners to do the “Walk It Out” dance, a routine that could have easily gone viral had TikTok existed at the time. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“Never Scared” by Bone Crusher<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Never](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_852,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/5\/3\/531b545248ed0ab8b2d013a2ab9a60f9f6a706b9\/never-scared-bone-crusher.jpg\"\/)
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\nBone Crusher is not the type of person people should approach because if they do, the rapper won't back down, a sentiment he expressed in his 2003 single “Never Scared.” If people approach him outside of the club, he shows them he's no punk. Tread with caution. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“Dey Know” by Shawty Lo<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Dey](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_716,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/a\/1\/a11d044ccc15ba296d17402e3084dc2e0dd2c81e\/dey-know-shawty-lo.jpg\"\/)
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\nShawty Lo was a member of D4L before starting his solo career. His hit single was “Dey Know” released in 2007. It's a song about how Lo wants people to never forget his name. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“Get Low” Lil Jon & The Eastside Boys feat. Ying Yang Twins<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Get](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_774,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/9\/a\/9ad805705c357770fe0546e3f6ff5be228e39c09\/low-lil-jon-east-side-boyz-feat-ying-yang-twins.jpg\"\/)
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\nLil Jon and the Eastside Boyz had us all yelling “From the window to the wall!” in 2002 with their song “Get Low.” It was the height of crunk and Lil Jon and co were dominating the radio. The song is about showing how low a woman can go on the dance floor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“Swag Surf” Fast Life Youngsters<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Swag](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_766,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/8\/f\/8fd6c305dadacd8c95a19174374756815a9489d4\/swag-surf-fast-life-yungstaz.jpg\"\/)
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\nFast Life Yungstaz may only have one big hit, the 2009 single “Swag Surf,” but the song is timeless. Maybe it's the nostalgia or the swaying, unified dance that continues to bring people together. Either way, “Swag Surf” continues to be played heavily at colleges, parties, and events. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“Bad and Boujee” by Migos feat. Lil Uzi Vert<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Bad](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_683,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/9\/0\/90d2685b060ff34087bd41f255865a4d96bc3efd\/bad-boujee-migos-feat-lil-uzi-vert.jpg\"\/)
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\nMigos represents a new generation of artists from Atlanta. The trio teamed up with producer Metro Boomin for the 2017 hit single “Bad and Boujee,” which reflected the group's newfound money and luxury while still retaining the essence of the Atlanta trap sound. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“Laffy \u0166affy” by D4L<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Laffy](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_733,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/5\/8\/589342ff122dea1a8098e5e59c26e1a8de4bef18\/laffy-taffy-d4l.jpg\"\/)
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\nSeveral Atlanta artists pioneered the subgenre of snap music, including hip-hop group D4L. Their hit single “Laffy \u0166affy” was a defining song of the era. While some may think it was a reference to the candy of the same name, the title actually refers to the image of a woman dancing. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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\nIn 2008, Jeezy released his fifth studio album. recession.<\/em> He teamed up with Kanye West for the lead single, “Put On,” a song that embodies the type of song people use to describe themselves and where they come from. The song became a Top 20 hit. Billboard<\/em> Hot 100. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n20 of 25<\/p>\n
“Icy” by Gucci Mane feat. Jeezy & Boo<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Icy\"](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_672,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/c\/9\/c92907fd24c6ace4b5854eef127b59ecadadaeeb\/so-icy-gucci-mane.jpg\"\/)
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\nGucci Mane has always sported flashy jewelry, and his 2005 song “Icy” shows just how flashy his jewelry can be, as in the first verse he raps, “House on my neck, cold on my wrist\/Any time I get a 250 on the grill.” <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“All Gold Everything” by Trinidad James<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"All](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_721,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/5\/f\/5fe09a9447b37742292f39a7491eea91555b1abb\/gold-everything-trinidad-james.jpg\"\/)
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\nIn 2012, Trinidad James took the music world by storm with the release of his debut single, “All Gold Everything.” James is wearing gold jewelry and a gold grill on his mouth, but the song is about flossing even if people don't like what you have.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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Future's “March Madness”<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"Future's](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_683,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/2\/7\/27a55ada70ee966e2a6c00cdff854ba43dbea935\/march-madness-future.jpg\"\/)
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\nIn 2015, Future released the hit song “March Madness,” which takes its title from the annual NCAA basketball tournament of the same name, and sees Future highlight everything from driving fancy cars and hooking up with the ladies to living the lavish lifestyle. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“I'm Different” by 2 Chainz<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"I'm](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_683,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/1\/f\/1f943051900eaf4c6d45ea2f0baad6f7f03808e6\/different-2-chainz.jpg\"\/)
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\nAfter gaining popularity as one half of the duo Playaz Circle, 2 Chainz released his debut album. Based on the TRU story.<\/em> He teamed up with producers DJ Mustard and DJ Free on the hit single “I'm Different,” which remains a favorite among the rapper's fans thanks to its great production and a quick catchphrase from 2 Chainz. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n24 of 25<\/p>\n
“There's no more fun in Georgia” Pastor Troy<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"There's](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_655,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/0\/9\/091be74bbbc1caf56879fb7da0d70376610c2c02\/play-ga-pastor-troy.jpg\"\/)
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\nIt's always fun to see a rapper represent his hometown. Pastor Troy expresses his love for his hometown, Atlanta, in the song “No More Play in GA.” He doesn't take kindly to people who badmouth his hometown and is ready to fight for it to get the respect it deserves. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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“Salt Shaker” by Ying Yang Twins<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"\"Salt](\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_683,w_1024,x_0,y_0\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_700\/v1\/m\/f\/9\/f980a6bab943ea76a8a68fbed5ee2f0534231745\/salt-shaker-ying-yang-twins.jpg\"\/)
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OutKast are arguably one of the pioneers who brought Atlanta hip-hop to the public's attention. The group's second album answer<\/em> The album title was fitting as to many they were otherworldly and sounded different to other hip hop artists, and the album's title single helps showcase their love for their hometown and how they present themselves to the world. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 3 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tAl Pereira\/Getty Images\/Michael Ochs Archive\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In the early '90s, Jermaine Dupri discovered the duo Kris Kross and signed them to his label, So So Def. The group's debut single, “Jump,” was not only a party anthem but also pioneered the backwards fashion statement. The song reached number one on the charts. Billboard<\/em> It was on the Hot 100 for eight weeks. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 4 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tParas Griffin\/Getty Images for BET\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In the early 2000s, T.I. called himself the King of the South, a title that is hard to argue with given his extensive discography of hits. When he released his third album, urban legend,<\/em> He teams up with Swizz Beats for the lead single, “Bring Em Out,” in which TI addresses the haters and doubters of his success.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 5 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tNoel Vasquez\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In 1995, hip hop group Goodie Mob released their debut album. Soul food.<\/em> The song “Dirty South” is about police crackdowns on drug trafficking. Although Goodie Mob didn't coin the term “Dirty South,” more and more fans started using it after their song was released. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 6 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrince Williams\/Wireimage\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Though the three-piece Travis Porter released most of their music in the early 2010s, they're still pretty popular today. In their hit single “Bring It Back,” the members rap about being attracted to the female body and the way they move. As with most of Travis Porter's discography, the production alone makes for a great party starter. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 7 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tDerek White\/Getty Images (Courtesy of the Recording Academy)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In 2006, Young Joc got the whole club going with his debut single “It's Going Down.” The single also had a unique dance element that still gets people dancing when they hear the song. “It's Going Down” is Joc's best-selling single. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 8 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tParas Griffin\/Getty Images for BET\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Sometimes music fans need a pumping song to play when someone is trying to dance along with them. Luckily, Crime Mob and Lil Scrappy have released a classic pumping anthem called “Knuck If You Buck,” the type of song that gets people rapping at the top of their lungs and gets people high energy in any club. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 9 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tAstrida Varigorski\/WireImage\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In 2010, Wake Flocka Flame released their debut album. A flock of Akveli.<\/em> The album spawned four singles including the hit “No Hands,” a pure Waka song that embodies the essence of a pure Atlanta party anthem that gets everyone pumped. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 10 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tKevin Winter\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Jermaine Dupri has always been the type of executive to elevate other artists, and he did just that when he signed hip-hop group Dem Franchize Boyz to his label So So Def. At the time, the subgenre of snap music was gaining momentum, and the group helped popularize it with their hit single “Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It.” This single was the height of snap, and it created a dance that got everyone leaning and swaying along. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 11 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tValerie Macon\/AFP) (Photo by Valerie Macon\/AFP via Getty Images)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In the early 2000s, The Neptunes were becoming a popular producing duo. They collaborated on Ludacris' hit single “Southern Hospitality,” in which Ludacris details the style and lifestyle of Southern people. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 12 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tParas Griffin\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n As Atlanta's crunk era emerged as a major subgenre in the 2000s, Ankh's hit “Walk It Out” became the ultimate club anthem, encouraging listeners to do the “Walk It Out” dance, a routine that could have easily gone viral had TikTok existed at the time. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 13 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tParas Griffin\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Bone Crusher is not the type of person people should approach because if they do, the rapper won't back down, a sentiment he expressed in his 2003 single “Never Scared.” If people approach him outside of the club, he shows them he's no punk. Tread with caution. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 14 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarcus Ingram\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Shawty Lo was a member of D4L before starting his solo career. His hit single was “Dey Know” released in 2007. It's a song about how Lo wants people to never forget his name. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 15 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tTim Mosenfelder\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz had us all yelling “From the window to the wall!” in 2002 with their song “Get Low.” It was the height of crunk and Lil Jon and co were dominating the radio. The song is about showing how low a woman can go on the dance floor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 16 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tGerrit Clark\/Getty Images, Actively Black x Wakanda Forever Collection\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Fast Life Yungstaz may only have one big hit, the 2009 single “Swag Surf,” but the song is timeless. Maybe it's the nostalgia or the swaying, unified dance that continues to bring people together. Either way, “Swag Surf” continues to be played heavily at colleges, parties, and events. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 17 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tGerard Mora\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Migos represents a new generation of artists from Atlanta. The trio teamed up with producer Metro Boomin for the 2017 hit single “Bad and Boujee,” which reflected the group's newfound money and luxury while still retaining the essence of the Atlanta trap sound. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 18 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tRick Diamond\/BET Networks WireImage\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Several Atlanta artists pioneered the subgenre of snap music, including hip-hop group D4L. Their hit single “Laffy \u0166affy” was a defining song of the era. While some may think it was a reference to the candy of the same name, the title actually refers to the image of a woman dancing. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tParas Griffin\/Getty Images for BET\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In 2008, Jeezy released his fifth studio album. recession.<\/em> He teamed up with Kanye West for the lead single, “Put On,” a song that embodies the type of song people use to describe themselves and where they come from. The song became a Top 20 hit. Billboard<\/em> Hot 100. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 20 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tParas Griffin\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Gucci Mane has always sported flashy jewelry, and his 2005 song “Icy” shows just how flashy his jewelry can be, as in the first verse he raps, “House on my neck, cold on my wrist\/Any time I get a 250 on the grill.” <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 21 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrince Williams\/Wireimage\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In 2012, Trinidad James took the music world by storm with the release of his debut single, “All Gold Everything.” James is wearing gold jewelry and a gold grill on his mouth, but the song is about flossing even if people don't like what you have.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 22 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrince Williams\/Wireimage\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In 2015, Future released the hit song “March Madness,” which takes its title from the annual NCAA basketball tournament of the same name, and sees Future highlight everything from driving fancy cars and hooking up with the ladies to living the lavish lifestyle. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 23 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tScott Dudelson\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n After gaining popularity as one half of the duo Playaz Circle, 2 Chainz released his debut album. Based on the TRU story.<\/em> He teamed up with producers DJ Mustard and DJ Free on the hit single “I'm Different,” which remains a favorite among the rapper's fans thanks to its great production and a quick catchphrase from 2 Chainz. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 24 of 25<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tParas Griffin\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n It's always fun to see a rapper represent his hometown. Pastor Troy expresses his love for his hometown, Atlanta, in the song “No More Play in GA.” He doesn't take kindly to people who badmouth his hometown and is ready to fight for it to get the respect it deserves. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 25 of 25 results<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrian Stokes\/Getty Images\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n“Jump” by Kris Kross<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Bring Em Out” by T.I.<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Dirty South” by Goodie Mob<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Bring It Back” by Travis Porter<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“It's Going Down” by Young Joc<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\u201cKnuck If You Buck\u201d by Crime Mob feat. Lil Scrappy<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“No Hands” by Waka Flocka Flame feat. Roscoe Dash and Wale<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It” by Dem Franchise Boys<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nLudacris' “Southern Hospitality”<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Walk It Out” by Unk<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Never Scared” by Bone Crusher<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Dey Know” by Shawty Lo<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Get Low” Lil Jon & The Eastside Boys feat. Ying Yang Twins<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Swag Surf” Fast Life Youngsters<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Bad and Boujee” by Migos feat. Lil Uzi Vert<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Laffy \u0166affy” by D4L<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Icy” by Gucci Mane feat. Jeezy & Boo<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“All Gold Everything” by Trinidad James<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nFuture's “March Madness”<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“I'm Different” by 2 Chainz<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“There's no more fun in Georgia” Pastor Troy<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n“Salt Shaker” by Ying Yang Twins<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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