Documentary: Noisey - The Psychedelic and Bizarre World Of iLoveMakonnen

The new wave of Atlanta stretches beyond the reach of Gucci Mane. The last year has seen the rise of a more alternative and bizarre sound, led the likes of Awful Records with a guy named iLoveMakonnen at the forefront. His smash single “Club Goin’ Up on a Tuesday” was remixed by Drake after its release last summer, and went on to be nominated for a Grammy. Since, he’s released songs with Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, and more. In episode seven of Noisey Atlanta, Thomas enters Makonnen’s strange world, which is driven by peace, love, and mushrooms.

Documentary: Noisey - 2 Chainz Up Close & Personal

In episode six of Noisey Atlanta, Thomas enters the world of 2 Chainz, one of the biggest rappers alive. Known for a bizarrely brilliant blend of goofiness and arrogance, the artist formerly known as Tity Boi shows us his man-cave before heading to the club for a show and then an after-party. And for the record, only 2 Chainz rides in the Maybach.

Documentary: Noisey - Shots Fired In Little Mexico

Thomas rides along with a police officer through East Atlanta's Zone 6 and we learn about the complicated sprawling neighborhoods of the city and what the cops think of Gucci. Still stoned from his previous meeting with Trouble, he links with rapper Young Scooter in an area of Zone 6 known as Little Mexico. During the conversation, Scooter gets a message that somebody has been shot.

Documentary: Noisey - Trouble With The ATL Twins

Thomas enters the strange world of the ATL Twins, the brothers that live a life that’s akin to a Shakespearean farce costumed by streetwear. They talk about Gucci Mane, who they met through Harmony Korine, during the making of Spring Breakers. We also meet an artist known as The Devil. He takes Thomas across town to a fully-working trap house, to meet the rapper Trouble and his crew, Duct Tape Entertainment.

Documentary: Noisey - Gucci Mane x Jeezy - Trap Lords

Thomas continues his conversation with Coach K about the origin of trap music, beginning with Young Jeezy's 2004 mixtape, Tha Streets Iz Watchin (according to Coach). Both Coach and super producer Zaytoven—who rose to prominence alongside Gucci Mane—explain the explosion of the genre and eventual beef between Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane. We quickly learn that Gucci Mane has not only become one of the most significant rappers in the Atlanta scene, but has so much leverage that his opinion can essentially decide the career trajectory of any new rapper trying to make it. What's perhaps most impressive is that Gucci's influence is still just as prominent as ever—even though he's currently locked up until 2016.

Documentary: Noisey - Meet The Migos

In this episode of Noisey's insight into the ATL scene, they meet up with Migos, this three man group consists of three actual family members. The latest representers from ATL making alot of noise in the Rap scene. He meets them while shooting a video in the world famous Magic City. If you missed part one, check it out here Welcome To The Trap.

Documentary: Noisey - Welcome To The Trap

Noisey's Thomas Morton gets all the best jobs. He brought us the inside view from Chicago aka Chiraq and now he's bringing insight into one of my favourite places on the planet Atlanta's Trap scene. This is the first episode of a ten part series, and forthcoming episodes will include the likes of Jeezy,  2 Chainz, Gucci Mane and more. Welcome to the Trap!

Video: So So Def 20th Anniversary (Jay-Z)

What more can I say to you?!

Video: So So Def 20th Anniversary (Usher, Ludacris & Lil Jon)

Still one of the greatest collaborations to have NEVER seen a video. DAMN you guys!

Video: So So Def 20th Anniversary (Monica)

In the movie world the 85th Oscars was in full flow last night, but down in the ATL they rolled out the carpet to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Jermaine Dupri's So So Def vision. 

Was a pretty fly ass celebration which saw the original So So Def artist Da Brat, Bow Wow, Jagged Edge, Dem Franchize Boys, J-Kwon, Bonecrusher and some special collaborators from JD's career. Checkout Miss Monica do her thing.