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Black America Web
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Sky Whatley and Big Gipp Discuss Southern Soul, Collaboration, and Legacy
Sky Whatley and Big Gipp recently opened up to Niecey Shaw about their collaboration, cultural impact, and upcoming ventures. The duo, known for their dynamic energy and creative synergy, sat down to reflect on their craft and the genre's growing influence. Following the success of his and Gipp's first collaboration, 'Auntie Love,' Sky Whatley, a rising Southern soul artist, detailed how their latest track, 'No More Sections,' came to life. 'I wanted to do a record with a touch of soul and fun, pulling elements from Atlanta's music sounds,' Whatley explained. He credits his recent success to the authenticity and broad appeal of his music, saying, 'It touches from the two-year-olds to granny and great granddaddy.' Big Gipp, a member of the legendary Goodie Mob and a cultural icon in Atlanta, shared his passion for Southern soul and how it evokes memories of his early days in music. 'I think people are ready for a whole new sound, a whole new ride,' he said, expressing pride in the genre's resurgence. Both artists are gearing up for major performances, including Wolf Creek's Southern Soul Fest this weekend and an EP produced by Organized Noise. Their advice to aspiring artists? 'Stay free and keep showing people talent will outlast business,' Gipp concluded. With energy and vision, Whatley and Gipp are set to elevate Southern soul to thrilling new heights. Check out our full interview and catch Sky Whatley & Big Gipp at the ATL Southern Soul Fest on Saturday, June 7 at Wolf Creek Amphitheatre! Click HERE for tickets! SEE ALSO Sky Whatley and Big Gipp Discuss Southern Soul, Collaboration, and Legacy was originally published on
American Military News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- American Military News
CeeLo Green stirs controversy for wearing Confederate flag
CeeLo Green is the latest musician to turn the Confederate flag into a fashion statement. The singer and rapper donned a Confederate flag hoodie in an Instagram post shared on Thursday. He captioned the picture with the hashtags, 'soul,' 'rebel.' In response, hundreds of his fans expressed their distaste for his choice of clothing. 'Love you lo, but you bout to get unfollowed,' one commenter wrote under the post. 'You could've kept this one to yourself, unc,' another fan wrote. The Goodie Mob member's other two posts on Thursday included a picture of him with the African American flag and the American flag. Green is certainly not the first Atlanta artist to wear the Confederate flag, which has long symbolized white supremacy. Some have described it as an act of rebellion. The flag is prominently featured in the cover art for Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz's 2001 album 'Put Yo Hood Up.' Lil Jon also wore the flag in the video for 'Bia' Bia'.' At the time, Lil Jon told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he wanted to slight supporters of the flag while also celebrating his Southern heritage. 'For me to wear that flag is like me going out with their daughters,' Lil Jon told the AJC's A. Scott Walton in 2001. 'We're Southern-born and raised. The flag is part of us. We just look at it as being proud to say we're from the South.' André 3000 wore the flag on his belt buckle in the video for OutKast's 2000 hit 'Ms. Jackson.' 'I wear the belt for southern pride and to rebel, I don't take the confederate flag that serious as far as the racial part is concerned,' he told Vibe magazine at the time. Other Atlanta rappers like Ludacris and Pastor Troy have also worn the flag. Kanye West, who was born in Atlanta but raised in Chicago, is perhaps the most notable example of a Black artist endorsing the flag. Along with wearing the flag, the rapper also sold merchandise with the Civil War-era image in 2013, stating that he 'took the Confederate flag and made it my flag.' Reps for CeeLo Green could not be immediately reached for more information. ___ © 2025 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘He was so influential': East Point unveils monument for Rico Wade right near where he grew up
The city of East Point made a point to honor the late Rico Wade's contributions to the hip-hop industry on Friday in the spot where it all began -- with a monument in his honor. From the age of 13, Marqueze Ethridge and Wade were neighborhood friends, growing up together not far from the intersection of Delowe and Headland. 'We were the best of friends, like even before the music,' Ethridge said. 'He made you think anything was possible, and he was so influential.' It's that influence that's being honored now just outside of the Headland Plaza, where the music producer once worked, and a short walk to where he grew up. 'It has meaning and the path to success started here,' East Point City Councilwoman Sharon Shropshire said. RELATED STORIES: Rappers Killer Mike, Big Boi and André 3000 honor Rico Wade in Memorial Day post Killer Mike talks about super producer, Dungeon Family co-founder, Rico Wade and his impact in music Friends, family gather for funeral for Atlanta music icon Rico Wade Atlanta rap legend, Dungeon Family member Rico Wade dies at 52 Shropshire said it matters to have the monument in East Point. From the creation of Wade's Dungeon Family and Organized Noize, the monument symbolizes the contribution a person from that community made to the world. 'He met you where you were, and he made you greater,' Ethridge said. 'Without Rico Wade, there would be no Outkast, there would be no Goodie Mob, there would be no collaborations in songs with TLC, and the list goes on,' Shropshire said. Wade died of heart failure at the age of 52 last April. At the monument's dedication, Wade's childhood friend said he felt his presence and wants it to endure. 'That's the main thing. I don't want it to end today. I want generations after us, grandkids, grandkids-grandkids to know about this visionary,' Ethridge said. The Atlanta City Council said of Wade on a social media tribute: 'His contributions to hip-hop and production shaped the sound of generations and made our city the beacon of the modern hip-hop era.'
