Welcome to Atlanta

Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri

About Welcome to Atlanta

"Welcome to Atlanta" is a 2001 hip hop song by Jermaine Dupri featuring Ludacris. It was released in 2002 as the second single released from Dupri's 2001 album Instructions and also appeared as a hidden track on Ludacris' second album, Word of Mouf. The song praises Dupri and Ludacris's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. It samples "Five Minutes Of Funk" by Whodini, as well as "Do It Baby" by The Miracles. Dupri produced an official remix of the song, "Welcome To Atlanta (Coast 2 Coast Remix)", which features, in addition to Dupri and Ludacris, three rappers from other American cities extolling their own hometowns: P. Diddy (for New York City), Murphy Lee (for St. Louis) and Snoop Dogg (for Long Beach, California). 


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2002
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Yeah, Welcome to Atlanta, jack and hammer and vogues'
Back to the mackin' and jackin' the clothes, adolescent packin a fo'
A knock on the do', who is it?
I would happen to know, the one with the flow
Who did it?, it was me I suppose
J-D in the Rollz and Luda's in the Cutt Supreme
Skatin down old Nat, Gat tooked and lean
I split ya spleen, as matter' fact I split ya team
No blood on the sneak's, gotta keep it so my kicks is clean
I get the cream, cops see me flick my beams
Im allergic to 'doc perscribed anti-histemines
Oink Oink, Pig Pig, do away with the pork
Only siguar needs a steak knife and a fork
Did you forget your fuckin manners, Im loose with banners
Ludacris, Johnny Rockets when i shoot the cannon
The Wooley mammoth saber-tooth, bitch bite your tounge
I wont stop until Im rich as them white-boy come
I pull up in the black Lotus, you're plaque's are bogus
So I stripped them off the wall
Waiting for my cue to corner pocket eight balls
You rackin' 'em up, Im big paper like pancakes, stackin' 'em up
In fact Im slappin' 'em up, Cadallacin' the truck
I cant loose with 22"s, Bitch thats whats up
Runnin in the back the f*ck, runnin better than aquaduct
chil-li-li-li-li-n.. what

Yo, Yo.. Yo..Yo, Yo,
Welcome to Atlanta where the playas play
And we ride on them things like every day
Big beats, hit streets, see gangsta's roamin'
And parties dont stop til' eight in the mornin'

Welcome to Atlanta where the playas play
And we ride on them things like every day
Big beats, hit streets, see gangsta's roamin'
And parties dont stop til' eight in the mornin'

Now the party dont start 'til I walk in
And I usually dont leave until the thing ends
But in the mean-time, in between time
You work yo thing, I'll work mine
I been puttin' it down here since 83'
Since the late show MD rivalry
More froze than bad ice, with a place to be
If you was ridin, you was ballin to homie Shadi
Im the MBP, Most Ballernous Player
Make my own rules, bitch call me the mayor
Monday night, Gentlemen's Club
Tuesday night, Im up in the velvet room, gettin fucked up
Wednesday, Im at strokers on lean
Thursday, jump clean, and I fall up in cream
Friday, shark bar kyack with Frank Skeem, right on the floor is where you can 
find me
Saturday, is off the heezy fo' sheezy, you can find me up in one-tweezy
Sunday, is when i get my sleepin' 
Cause on Monday we be at it again, Holla!

Yo, Yo.. Yo..Yo, Yo,
Welcome to Atlanta where the playas play
And we ride on them things like every day
Big beats, hit streets, see gangsta's roamin'
And parties dont stop til' eight in the mornin'

Welcome to Atlanta where the playas play
And we ride on them things like every day
Big beats, hit streets, see gangsta's roamin'
And parties dont stop til' eight in the mornin'

Yo, Yo.. Yo..Yo, Yo,
Welcome to Atlanta where the playas play
And we ride on them things like every day
Big beats, hit streets, see gangsta's roamin'
And parties dont stop til' eight in the mornin'

Welcome to Atlanta where the playas play
And we ride on them things like every day
Big beats, hit streets, see gangsta's roamin'
And parties dont stop til' eight in the mornin'

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Jermaine Dupri

Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972), known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper. more »

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Written by: ANDREAS KLEERUP, CARL BAGGE, ROBIN MIRIAM CARLSSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"Welcome to Atlanta" is a song by American hip-hop recording artist Jermaine Dupri, released in 2001.
Album Participation
This popular single is a part of the 'Instructions', which is Jermaine Dupri's second full-length studio album.
Popularity Ranking
The song reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, creating a significant impact on the music industry.
Collaboration Artists
In the creation of "Welcome to Atlanta," Jermaine Dupri collaborated with fellow American rapper, Ludacris.
Remix Version
There is a remix of "Welcome to Atlanta" which features P. Diddy, Snoop Dogg, and Murphy Lee. This version also became quite popular.
Song Theme
The song celebrates the city of Atlanta, focusing on its culture, sports, and iconic landmarks.
Sports Reference
There is a notable reference to the Atlanta Braves in the song, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) team.
Music Video
The music video for the song showcases numerous places in Atlanta, including its popular clubs and sports stadiums.
Charting Internationally
"Welcome to Atlanta" also performed well internationally, peaking at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.
Cultural Impact
The song has featured in various forms of media and is commonly played at sports events in Atlanta, showcasing the song's cultural impact and timeless popularity.
Tribute to Atlanta
The song has been referred to as the unofficial anthem of Atlanta due to its vibrant portrayal of the city's culture.
Influence on Hip Hop
The song played a significant role in popularising 'Dirty South' hip-hop, which refers to music from the southern states of the U.S. Atlanta is a key city in this movement.
Connection to other compositions
In some instances, "Welcome to Atlanta" is compared to "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra due to its tribute to a specific city.
Sampling
The song uses a sample from "Five Minutes of Funk" by Whodini to create its addictive beat.
Award Nominations
"Welcome to Atlanta" was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the 2002 Grammy Awards.

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