T.I. Names His Top 5 Most Influential ATL Rap Albums

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On "Fresh Pair," Tip picks some STL heavy hitters for his Top 5 list that is sure to stir up a few discussions.

Expect to hear much more from Fresh Pair, Uproxx's new series that features some of our favorite Hip Hop stars as guests. Katty Customs and Just Blaze host the new show that finds them sitting down for intimate conversations with entertainers who relive some career highlights. By the end, Katty and Just surprise the artists with custom-designed and made sneakers that speak to their eye-opening conversations.

We previously reported on Jadakiss chatting it up about his Top 5 Voices in Hip Hop and The Game sharing his picks for the Top 5 L.A. Rap Albums. This time, Fresh Pair shines a light on T.I. as we learn his choices for the Top 5 Rap Albums from the ATL.

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Just Blaze wanted to know Tip's picks "outside of your discography."

After taking a moment to think, T.I. first named Outkast's classic, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. "Goodie Mob, Soul Food," he added. "Thugger, Slime Season. Future, Dirty Sprite. 21 Savage, his last album. 21 Savage, the one where he got a lot with J. Cole."

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Blaze chimed in to say that he loved 21's record. As usual, these choices have made for interesting conversations bubbling on social media, especially considering the wide-ranging influence of Atlanta's music culture.

We're sure you have a few artists and albums that you believe deserve recognition. Let us know what you think of T.I.'s list and who you would add to your own.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.