Time to take the South Back

[Aneesah Hardnett]

We all know that even though Outkast and Luda were out during the time, the were truly universal artists. The true reality of Atlanta Hip Hop came from Bone Crusher, Killer Mike, Lil Jon, Youngbloodz, Field Mob, and some other talented artists. At which point did we not let these guys back in the spotlight? Where are the DJs' that made them shine? Where are the DJs that break records from talented artists not for money but for the love of music? These artists truly love southern hip hop and work on their craft everyday not because they get paid for it but because they love it. Where is the DJ foundation for them? I need you to stand up! Weather you now work for corporate radio stations or not, STAND UP and LOVE MUSIC again! Be the gatekeepers that you are supposed to be. Tell these niggas their shit is wack if its WACK.! Even if they pay you! Tell them to take their asses back in the studio and find love for music without samples. Learn to play an instrument, something. One day I asked my friend DJ Vicious Lee in LA how much he would charge to spin our record. He didn't even know what I was talking about. He told me "If he likes it, he will play it." It took me back because I've been in this industry so long that I forgot what a true DJ looked like. This guy has been DJing since the 6th grade and were in our late thirty's now! He LOVES MUSIC!!! He makes an income doing what he loves but he doesn't let the money rule him and what he truly loves. The organic version of the DJ is what I want to see. I don't want to hear from a hustler who is using Djing as a tool to make money. STAND UP I SAY!!! We need you!

Peace and Blessing