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Same Damn Time: New Year News, Last Year Views

blklanta — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:34:44 +0000

Mar and Floyd discuss stepping into 2019 and some highlights from 2018 they’d like to bring into the new year. A New Bookstore. New Music from EarthGang and 2 Chainz. Pop-Up Public Art/installations. Keisha Lance Bottoms’ first year as mayor. TILA Studios. House of June. Good vibes and best wishes for Summer Walker. Gwen Bunn. More Women Shining. More Stadium Shows. Less General Admission. And the most useful food app never invented. Get social with us: @blklanta For more, visit: blklanta.com

Rubber Band Man: A Trap Muzik Testimony

blklanta — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 02:13:08 +0000

Mar and Floyd go on a field trip to the Trap Music Museum, plus discuss “Dime Trap”, the latest album from Atlanta legend T.I. With 10 studio albums under his belt and 15 years since the beginnings of the "trap music" genre, Tip is staking his claim and telling his story in both sound and visuals. If you're in the Atlanta area, be sure to check out the "pop up" Trap Music Museum before it closes. Follow us on social at @blklanta. Find us on the web at blklanta.com

I Like That: Atlanta FX Forecast

blklanta — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 04:49:52 +0000

Mar and Floyd do a deep dive into the award-winning television show Atlanta FX, covering the most recent season, the show within the show, the actors outside of the show and the latest plans for Season 3. The duo gives their favorite scenes from this past season and the pivotal moments that defined the greatness of the show. Get social with us: @blklanta For more, visit: blklanta.com

Walk It Talk It: The Summer Music Wrap Up

blklanta — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:37:10 +0000

Mar and Floyd break down their favorite music releases from the first two quarters of 2018! From Future to The Carters, Kanye to Migos, and Teyana Taylor to Trouble, there were so many artists and projects in the first half of 2018 that deserved some conversation. And nobody’s had a better year than Ty Dollas $ign so far. Get social with us: @blklanta For more, visit: blklanta.com

Ova Da Wudz: Ping Pong, Decisions and the Great Outdoors

blklanta — Mon, 07 May 2018 00:16:32 +0000

Mar and Floyd discuss the latest relationship issues with Van and Earn from “Atlanta”, while taking in the urban wilderness. Sometimes we all act a little “Childish”. Get social with us: @blklanta For more, visit: blklanta.com

Tightrope: Reviews & Road Trips

blklanta — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 21:00:50 +0000

Mar reviews the latest Jeezy and Queens of Hip-Hop concerts, while Floyd reports on his trip to SXSW. Also, they try to figure out where are all the female rappers. Get social with us: @blklanta blklanta.com

Slump: Atlanta Recap for Episodes 2/3

blklanta — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 18:38:44 +0000

Mar and Floyd recap Episode 2 (Sportin’ Waves) and Episode 3 (Money Bag Shawty) of “Atlanta”. It’s still Robbin’ Season y’all, which means “mo’ money, mo’ problems” for Earn and the crew… Get social with us: @blklanta

Nu Africa: The Definitive Black Panther Episode

blklanta — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 01:13:03 +0000

Mar and Floyd break out the Vibranium and break down the Black Panther phenomenon. Welcome to Wakanda-lanta.

Pull Up N Wreck: Atlanta Season 2/Robbin' Season

blklanta — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:38:23 +0000

Mar and Floyd recap the Season 2 premiere of the critically acclaimed television show Atlanta. Robbin' Season is upon us: the vibes were good, we have a few new questions and it all felt way too real. (Now what about those cold sliders?) For your ears: The STN MTN mixtape.

Missed Calls: New Year, Still The Same You

blklanta — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 23:06:23 +0000

Floyd and Mar figure out what we needed to bring from 2017 into 2018.

3005: No Dope on Sundays

blklanta — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:15:58 +0000

Mar and Floyd dig into the goodie bag and discuss some favorite elements of Atlanta hip-hop, what happened to female artists, and how outsiders struggle to find their relevance. Additionally, there are kudos to Jermaine Dupri, a new act that should be on our radar, and a word from Gucci Mane.

Handsome And Wealthy: The Magic Negro Episode

blklanta — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:14:48 +0000

Mar and Floyd discuss their field trip to see the Alliance Theatre’s 2017 presentation of “The Magic Negro and Other Blackity Blackness as Told By an African American Man Who Also Happens to Be Black”, the blackest traffic intersections in Atlanta, and more.

Fly Away: Gentrification and Places Gone By

blklanta — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:13:39 +0000

Mar and Floyd touch on Atlanta's challenges with gentrification and reminisce on local landmarks of days past.

High Demand: The Reign of Future

blklanta — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:12:26 +0000

Mar and Floyd discuss Future’s mixtape/official album discography and attempt to rank the releases.

Still Standing: Legacy Street Names and Surprise Trouble

blklanta — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 15:58:06 +0000

Mar and Floyd investigate the intersection of Atlanta’s most famous favorite street name changes. Would you rank A1 above Gucci? We wouldn’t… Follow @blklanta on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Mentioned: Metropolitan Avenue, Stewart Avenue, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Lakewood Freeway, Bankhead Ave, Tip, Shawty Lo, Hamilton E. Holmes, Charlayne Hunter, Donald Lee Hollowell, Langford Parkway, Southside, Harlem, MoMA PS1, Northside Drive, Trouble, Ashby St, Simpson Rd, Joseph E. Lowery, Joseph E. Boone & Frederick Douglass.

Liberation: Music Festival Freedom

blklanta — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 07:53:02 +0000

Floyd and Mar run through the music festivals that highlight the latter warmer months in Atlanta, and take an ATLast trip down memory lane. You can't be the king in the parking lot forever...

King of Da South: Does the Mayor of Atlanta Need to be Black?

blklanta — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 07:49:19 +0000

Floyd and Mar discuss whether it’s important for Atlanta to have a black mayor.  Plus: Lil Wayne is still "Top 5" Does black culture get fully acknowledged in Atlanta? What the next Atlanta Mayor needs to have in common with Tip. 404 area code or bust.

Sacrifices: The Atlanta Public School Conundrum

blklanta — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 14:44:17 +0000

Would you send your kids to public school in Atlanta? Have the city's transplants fostered apathy with respect to preserving public school culture in Atlanta? Is Ben Carson killing Frederick Douglass? (Don't worry, we'll explain.) Oh, and and don’t forget to believe in yourself…who else gon’ believe in you?

I'm Different: A Friday at Follies

blklanta — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:34:49 +0000

Floyd and Mar go on a field trip.

Morris Brown: The Little Pink Trap House

blklanta — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 04:46:58 +0000

Floyd and Mar discuss the most Atlanta thing of the year.