OutKast's sound was futuristic in scope but grounded in the realities of the streets of Atlanta, a mixture that was potent and fresh, nostalgic and piercing.
One of the most important extended play (EP) releases in the history of hip-hop emerged 18 years ago today thanks to N.W.A and is still a standout in a day filled with tales of longevity, success and passion.
While it’s difficult to pinpoint precisely when it was that Southern hip-hop seeped into the collective consciousness of the rap industry and asserted its dominance, only one crew can lay claim to putting Atlanta on the map: The legendary Dungeon Family.
Beyonce goes dancehall, Wu-Tang introduces their first solo star, Andre 3000 makes a declaration for the south on hip-hop's biggest stage, and more in today's hip-hop history.