Atllas Puts Arizona On The Map

When you think of Arizona, one doesn't necessarily think; hip hop. But because hip hop has flourished into a world wide entity, it makes sense that the rest of the American continent followed suit.

Recently there has been a huge regional movement in hip hop. There's infectious music coming from The Bay, Houston, Atlanta, M.I.A, New York, Cali and Chi-Town. Add on to that list, Arizona.

The Arizona representer is Atllas, who's also pushing the 'Hood Famous" movement, a song which he claims allows listener a peek into the lifestyle on the streets of Arizona. Atllas is teaming up with mixtape mastermind DJ Statik Selektah for a new mixtape entitled I'm Hood Famous.

"Being Hood Famous is about recognizing that just because you're not on TV doesn't mean you're not a star. It's about no matter where you are in life, if you do what you do well you will be recognized. We all have star potential.... even if you are just well known in your neighborhood. If you work a 9 to 5 and you stack your chips and throw some 24's on your car, if you always make sure you have a fresh pair of white on white's or your getting popping on your block... That's being Hood Famous.....That is the movement," Atllas described.

I'm Hood Famous is being released through Rawkus Records and features hip hop
heavyweights such as Taurus Scott as executive producer and Kay Slay as co-executive producer. Additional producers for the album include up and coming producer Natural from Indiana, as well as long time collaborator Strida Hiryu and D-boy from Phoenix, AZ.

I'm Hood Famous is set to hit stores in September 2007 and can be downloaded now at www.myspace.com/atllas or at www.zune.net.

Fans can watch the Hood Famous documentary at www.atllas.tv and purchase "I'm Hood Famous!" T-shirts on his website www.atllasonline.com. I'm Hood Famous hosted by DJ Statik Selektah will be available in Late Summer 2007.