Welcome to Atlanta
Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri
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Yeah, welcome to Atlanta, jackin' 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 Rolls and Luda's in the Cutt Supreme Skatin' down Old Nat, gat tucked and lean I split ya spleen, as a matter of fact, I split ya team No blood on the sneaks, gotta keep it, so my kicks is clean I get the cream, cops see me flick my beams I'm allergic to doc' prescribed antihistamines Oink oink, pig pig, do away with the pork Only silverware, I needs a steak knife and a fork Did you forget your fuckin' manners? I'm Bruce with Banners Ludacris, Johnny Rockets when I shoot the cannon The wooly mammoth sabretooth, bitch, bite your tongue I won't stop until I'm rich as them whites'll come I pulled up in the black Lotus Your plaques are bogus, so I stripped them off the wall Waitin' for my cue to corner pocket eight balls, you rackin' 'em up I'm big paper like pancakes, stackin 'em up In fact, I'm slappin' 'em up, Cadillac and the truck I can't lose with twenty-two, bitch, that's what's up Runnin, in the back to f*ck, better tha-than the aqueduct Chillin', flippin', what? Yo, yo, why-why-yo, yo, yo Why-why-yo yo, yo yo yo Yo yo yo yo, yo yo, yo Why-yo, yo, yo yo yo yo yo yo Welcome to Atlanta where the players play And we ride on dem thangs like every day Big beats, hit streets, see gangsters roamin' And parties don't stop 'til eight in the mornin' Welcome to Atlanta where the players play And we ride on dem thangs like every day Big beats, hit streets, see gangsters roamin' And parties don't stop 'til eight in the mornin' Yo, uhh, now the party don't start 'til I walk in And I usually don't leave until the thang ends But in the meantime, in between time You work yo' thing, I'll work mine I been puttin' it down here since eighty-three Since the Lake Show / MD rivalry When Frozen Paradise was the place to be If you was ridin', you was bumpin' to homie Shy-D I'm the M.B.P., Most Ballinist Player Make my own rules, bitch, call me the mayor Monday night, Gentlemen's Club Tuesday night, I'm up in the Velvet Room, gettin' fucked up Wednesday, I'm at Strokers on lean Thursday, Jump Clean, then I fall up in Kream Friday, Shark Bar, Kaya with Frank Ski Right on the flo' 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 sleep in 'Cause on Monday we be at it again, holla Yo, yo, why-why-yo, yo, yo Why-why-yo yo, yo yo yo Yo yo yo yo, yo yo, yo Why-yo, yo, yo yo yo yo yo yo Welcome to Atlanta where the players play And we ride on dem thangs like every day Big beats, hit streets, see gangsters roamin' And parties don't stop 'til eight in the mornin' Welcome to Atlanta where the players play And we ride on dem thangs like every day Big beats, hit streets, see gangsters roamin' And parties don't stop 'til eight in the mornin' Welcome to Atlanta where the players play And we ride on dem thangs like every day Big beats, hit streets, see gangsters roamin' And parties don't stop 'til eight in the mornin' Welcome to Atlanta where the players play And we ride on dem thangs like every day Big beats, hit streets, see gangsters roamin' And parties don't stop 'til eight in the mornin'
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIDGES, CHRISTOPHER BRIAN BRIDGES, CALVIN BROADUS, JERMAINE DUPRI, MURPHY LEE, CAMERON MOSLEY, CHRISTINE PERREN, FREDDIE PERREN, CHRISTINE YARIAN
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.
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Album ParticipationThis popular single is a part of the 'Instructions', which is Jermaine Dupri's second full-length studio album.
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Popularity RankingThe song reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, creating a significant impact on the music industry.
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Collaboration ArtistsIn the creation of "Welcome to Atlanta," Jermaine Dupri collaborated with fellow American rapper, Ludacris.
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Remix VersionThere is a remix of "Welcome to Atlanta" which features P. Diddy, Snoop Dogg, and Murphy Lee. This version also became quite popular.
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Song ThemeThe song celebrates the city of Atlanta, focusing on its culture, sports, and iconic landmarks.
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Sports ReferenceThere is a notable reference to the Atlanta Braves in the song, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) team.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song showcases numerous places in Atlanta, including its popular clubs and sports stadiums.
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Charting Internationally"Welcome to Atlanta" also performed well internationally, peaking at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cultural ImpactThe 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.
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Tribute to AtlantaThe song has been referred to as the unofficial anthem of Atlanta due to its vibrant portrayal of the city's culture.
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Influence on Hip HopThe 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.
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Connection to other compositionsIn some instances, "Welcome to Atlanta" is compared to "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra due to its tribute to a specific city.
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SamplingThe song uses a sample from "Five Minutes of Funk" by Whodini to create its addictive beat.
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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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