DJ Sessions: How Atlanta Became A Springboard For New Rappers

Atlanta has become famous for its rap music scene — and for launching artists like Gucci Mane and Ludacris.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Branden Peters (@BrandenLSK) and Maurice Garland of the Atlanta-based podcast Day 1 Radio, about some artists they're watching and what makes the city such a launching pad.

Note: We have a Spotify playlist and an Apple Music playlist for our weekly DJ Sessions.

J.I.D, "EdEddnEddy"

RaRa, "FWM"

Russ, "What They Want"

CyHi The Prynce, "Nu Africa"