Nappy Roots has all but disappeared since their last album Nappy Dot Org, released in 2011. In the era where if you're not poppin' you're forgotten, the once platinum-selling, two-time Grammy-nominated group is back with The 40 Akerz Project...
The regional connection between Nappy Roots and Scotty ATL is definitely stronger than the generational differences. The latter slides right along the old-timey, bluesy beat on "Deep End." The minimalist beat — pushed by a thunderous piano sample — is provided by SMKA’s 808 Blake.
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A3C is one of the premiere festivals in Atlanta featuring over 500 performances from some of hip-hop’s most promising and respected artists from all over. XXL is on the ground to give day-to-day recaps of what’s going down during their 10-year celebration.
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XXL Freshman Jarren Benton and Nappy Roots joined forces in the fast-spittin' "No Idea." The song showcases their well-honed technical prowess that's even more head-spinning with its accompanying video. The Student Union Films-presented clip follows the rhymers as they turn-up at what looks like an abandoned facility within the woods...