2 Chainz to assist in A&R facet for Ludacris Next Album

2011 proved to be a breakout year for 2 Chainz(formerly known as Tity Boi). After his performance at 106 & Party, 2 Chainz sat down with BET to discuss his power moves behind the scenes that will fuel his rise as a solo artist in 2012. After signing with longtime friend Ludacris's DTP label as half of rap duo Playaz Circle, the group made a big splash on the music radar with chart topper Duffle Bag Boy ft. Lil Wayne off their album Supply & Demand. After a few years of inactivity, Tity Boi reemerges on the seen as 2 Chainz as a solo artist in 2011. While the methods used by major labels to promote artist has not shown promising, 2 Chainz chose to release mixtapes & viral videos to rise through the ranks. This process has proved beneficial & as a result Ludacris recently appointed 2 Chainz as co-A&R for his up and coming album Ludaversal. 2 Chainz states" I gave Luda a few records for his latest mixtape 1.21 Gigawatts: Back To The FIRST Time. So you should expect something different from Luda."

Hustle & Flow Beat Battle & Networking Event

Grand Hustle, Rubicon, Kind Of A Big Deal, & IME Promo presents Hustle & Flow Networking Event January 16th at Cream Ultra Lounge Hustle & Flow is the longest running Open Mic & Networking Event in the Southeast region. We welcome ALL artist, aspiring professionals, networkers, media, photographers & those who just want to see & hear some new music.

Are you a producer?? 7pm Sign up for the BEAT BATTLE!!

BEAT BATTLE starts at 8PM!!

Beat Battle will be hosted by BeatBillionaire Sonny Digital Green Hitz & Two Band Geeks

Special Invited Guest

Shaheem Reid (editor at large XXL,MTV2, The A&R room at Shade 45)

Makin It Mag

Ozone Magazine

Street Executives

Doors open at 8PM

Ladies FREE til 10PM

DJs are FREE!! (DJs guest pay $5)

For VIP Registration, register above!!

Any group of 10 or more will receive discounted entry.

***There is a $10 cover to enter the venue!!***

For more info, contact:

Miss Ebony (404) 913-0973 @ItzMissEbony

Tracye (404) 786-0444 @TRACYE_BIGDEAL

FOLLOW @HUSTLE_FLOW on Twitter!!

BTS Footage from Young Capone's Photoshoot

Young Capone gives a behind the scene's view of his photoshoot & talks about the new direction of his career & new situation.. Also includes a few snippets of new music.

Follow Young Capone on Twitter @youngcapone1up

Exquisite Taste: Novitec Tridente Maserati GranCabrio

This is the Maserati GranCabrio.. One of the most powerful cars Maserati has released to date.. at about 150,000 you can own one.Check out video below to see just how special & rare this car is

OPEN BAR NYE 2012 Party at Stakonia Studios

Start the New Year off right.. Good Music,Good people & Good times. December 31st were going to close this year out with a bang & start the new year of the right way at the legendary STANKONIA STUDIOS(Home of Outkast). Come party with Atlanta's elite for a super exclusive event. FYI.....There will be an open Bar ALL NIGHT.

Tickets are available NOW at ShowClix.com

We strongly suggest purchasing tickets online to avoid door rush as this will be a major event.

Courvoisier Lounge inside Stankonia Studios

Follow Stankonia Studios on twitter @stankoniastudio

Hustle & Flow Respect The DJ Edition

Grand Hustle,Rubicon & Kind Of A Big Deal presents Hustle & Flow Respect The DJ Edition. Hustle & Flow is the longest running open mic & networking event in the southeast region. We welcome all artist,aspiring professionals, networkers ,media, photographers & those who just want to see & hear some new music.

Doors open at 8 PM

All ladies Free til 10PM

For VIP Registration contact @ItzMissEbony

Any group of 10 or more will receive discounted entry.

ALL DJ's & DJs ONLY RSVP for free entry at hustleandflowatl@gmail.com

The Big Picture

What does a picture tell you.. they say a picture is worth a thousand words. Some say priceless. Well picture this. A college student,ex wife & mother of 3 meets an street hustler,ex convict & recovering drug addict. Hard to picture aint it. But as the old saying goes.. what GOD puts together let no man put asunder. Ive watched this marriage blossom.. from an apartment off wesley chapel to a home in stone mountain.. from a four small four door with 4 kids to a mini van(even tho i hated it lol). i watched my mom climb the corporate ladder & my dad work hard as an ex convict, day time job,life guard, VIP suite manager at the dome,prison ministry.. and they did it all while making it seamless to their children. Even in my rebellion & constant verbal discourse.. i paid attention. I watched & marveled at this motion picture. Fast forward i watched my parents become grandparents, i watched my my dad who couldn't make it upstairs after surgery & i watched his wife make a pallet on the floor as he slept on the sofa. Can you picture that. When your young sometimes you just don't get it.. you miss the minor details. You only see what you want to see. But now.. i get it... I see the Big Picture.

Happy 28th Anniversary to my parents

Carl Louis Route Jr. & Kathy Jean Route

may GOD continue to bless you beyond measure & the union that you have worked so hard for..i know sometimes it seems as if we dont get it.. but as a representative of 1 of your 7 children.. WE DO.. I Love You guys