Rachael Leaphart, Author at Rolling Out

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 —…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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.…