Posts by Rachael Leaphart
DaBaby lights up the stage at Clark Atlanta University’s homecoming
DaBaby lit up the stage with his performance during Clark Atlanta University’s Homecoming 2019 concert. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, students started lining up around 5:30 p.m. behind the gate at the entrance to the historically Black university’s 5,000-seat Panther Stadium — two-and-a-half hours before the outdoor concert was scheduled to begin at 8 —…
Read MoreAtlanta rapper Ca$htalk creates buzz with release of ‘City of God III’ mixtape
Ca$htalk is a product of Carver Homes and Mechanicsville in Atlanta’s infamous Zone 3. On Aug. 29, 2019, the 23-year-old rapper, who is signed to Atlanta-based independent label Never Eat Alone Entertainment, released his new mixtape project, City of God III. This latest release was preceded by City of God II in 2018 and City…
Read MoreT.I., Will Packer, Bozoma Saint John and more to speak at 2019 A3C Conference
On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Ryan Wilson, CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot, announced the first round of featured speakers scheduled to appear at this year’s A3C Festival & Conference — an annual Atlanta-based event that brings together leaders in music, tech and film. The impressive lineup of record executives, entrepreneurs, social activists and…
Read More4-year-old internet sensation ZaZa explains why she listens to J. Cole every day
Rolling out recently caught up with Zahara Noel, aka ZaZa, a talented 4-year-old whose dance moves to hits by Lil Nas X, ScHoolboy Q, Lil Keed and others have gone viral. She recently stopped by the studio to discuss who she admires in the rap game and what she’d like to be when she grows…
Read MoreDJ Scratch drives crowds down memory lane
DJ Scratch Name: George Spivey City: Brooklyn, New York Style: Open Format Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities for making an impact in their communities. Brooklyn-raised DJ Scratch has created fame and a lane for himself by using every body part to touch the turntables. Rolling out recently caught up with DJ…
Read MoreFrom Nashville to Atlanta, DJ Jazzy T proves she’s a master on the turntables
DJ Jazzy T Name: Tera Whitfield Hometown: Davenport, Iowa Current city: Atlanta Genre: Hip-hop, R&B, Top 40 Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights musical maestros and masters of turntablism recognized in their respective cities for making an impact in their communities. Tera Whitfield — known professionally as DJ Jazzy T — creates her own wave…
Read MoreDJ New Era brings the party to life mixing old school and new school
DJ New Era Name: Gerald Knight City: Birmingham, Alabama Style: Open format Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. Alabama raised Gerald Knight—known professionally as DJ New Era—has created a lane for himself as a top-notch veteran DJ credited with residences in Atlanta, New…
Read MoreDJ Scream serves up quality street music inspired by timeless influences
Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. DJ Scream, who prefers not to give his real name, is an Atlanta native, businessman, radio personality, and party-rocker who has built a brand around his passion of serving up the finest quality street music. How did you come up…
Read MoreJohnnie Judah masters the crowd, mixing records for over a decade
Johnnie Judah Name: Johnnie Johnson City: Fort Worth, Texas Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. Johnnie Judah’s DJ name originated from his religious beliefs as he began to study the Hebrew Israelite culture. Born Johnnie Johnson in Fort Worth, the multitalented DJ has been behind…
Read MoreThe Million Dollar DJ is a genre-mixing master on the turntables
The Million Dollar DJ Name: Charlie Hustle Hometown: Washington, D.C. Current city: Atlanta Genre: Urban, open format Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. Charlie Hustle — known professionally as The Million Dollar DJ — is taking Southern turntables to the next…
Read MoreScrapp DeLeon of ‘LHHATL’ reflects on prison life, reality TV and Nipsey Hussle
In this episode of “Twin Beatz,” co-hosts Adore Rae and Queen Regine sit down with “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star Scrapp DeLeon to talk about how being incarcerated changed his mindset and his takeaway from the death of Nipsey Hussle.
Read MoreDJ Yasmina has rocked the stage across the US and internationally
DJ Yasmina Name: Yasmina Angele City: Phoenix, Arizona Style/genre: Hip-hop, Afrobeat, and R&B Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. Australian-born Yasmina Angele — known professionally as DJ Yasmina — came to the United States a few years ago to pursue her music career.…
Read MoreFrom clubs to concerts to Coachella, DJ P ForReal brings the sonic fire
DJ P ForReal Name: Paul Huston Jr. Hometown: Queens, New York Current city: Atlanta Style: Party rocker Genre: All genres Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. New York City native Paul Huston Jr. — known professionally as DJ P ForReal — makes his home in…
Read More9-year-old DJ Flying Ace is creating a buzz on the Dallas music scene
DJ Flying Ace Name: Michael Savoie II Hometown and current city: Dallas, Texas Genre: Pop, contemporary and hip-hop Rolling out recently spoke with multitalented 9-year-old DJ Flying Ace. Ace is bringing the heat on the mic and turntables and someday aspires to compose original music for films. Read the exclusive interview below. How did you come up with…
Read MoreClark Atlanta University hosts 2nd annual Mass Media Arts Career Fair
Clark Atlanta University’s Mass Media Arts Career Fair presented opportunities awaiting current students, soon-to-be graduates or recent grads seeking careers in the media industry. More than 100 students attended the event. Many were dressed in business attire with personal business cards and copies of their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, hoping to network with media professionals or looking to…
Read MoreDJ She Real shapes the music scene in Dallas
Texas-born DJ She Real is turning up the heat on the music scene in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She began DJing events, including concerts and artist showcases, and also instructing classes. She currently works as a mix show DJ at Dallas’ No. 1 hip-hop station, KKDA 104.5 FM. Name: Sherell Adams City: Dallas-Fort Worth Genre and…
Read MoreDJ Sense stays ahead of the curve with his trendsetting beats
Trendsetter DJ Sense Name: Brandon Douglass Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Current city: Atlanta Style/Genre: Hip-hop, R&B, EDM, Afrobeat and Latin Rolling out recently caught up with DJ Sense. Read the interview below to learn more about this multitalented radio and club DJ, his early musical passions at the age of 16 and how far music has taken his career…
Read MoreAtlanta producer Mario Beats explains the difference between music and sound
In a recent episode of “Twin Beatz,” the podcast’s co-hosts Adore Rae and Queen Regine sat down with producer Wesley DaleMarc Mario Brantley, who has produced beats for several Atlanta-based artists, including Migos, Travis Porter, Skooly, Dae Dae, and Ralo. The Clark Atlanta University senior, who goes by Mario Beats, discussed his decision to relocate from…
Read MoreFrom the turntables to the speakers, DJ Ant Durty moves the crowd
DJ Ant Durty Name: Anthony Kelley Hometown/Current city: Atlanta Genre: Hip-hop, R&B, Top 40, Afro Beats and Reggae Rolling out recently caught up with DJ Ant Durty in Atlanta. Read the exclusive interview below. How did you come up with your DJ name? I have been DJing for about seven years. It was given to…
Read MoreRapper Mykko and his producers share their creative process for making music
“Twin Beatz” co-hosts Adore Rae and Queen Regine recently sat down with the Atlanta rapper Mykko and his producers at rolling out studios. These producers are Terrell Gibson, who goes by Cooley Beats, and Demetrius Sims, better known as Hero the Producer. Cooley and Hero call themselves “duet-producers” because they are brothers who collaborate creatively when making beats.…
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