Top 10 Atlanta MusiciansAtlanta has in the past decade become a hotbed for hip hop and rap artist talent, many who have gone on to have nationwide success. But Atlanta also has contributed artists in genres ranging from ragtime to country to Southern rock, and everything in between. Here is just a sampling of some of the great musical talent with ties to the Atlanta area. Outkast is one of the hottest rap/hip hop acts in the country, and they have earned numerous awards to further build their reputation. Consisting of 2 talents with opposite personalities, they come together to represent Atlanta to the rest of the hip hop world. One of the best folk-rock duos of all time, these Decatur natives have never forgotten their local roots, and give back a lot to the community, including a record label, Daemon, that supports local musicians. This versatile rap artist is one of the hottest acts in the nation. Ludacris is a rising star of the "Dirty South" rap scene. This Athens, Georgia band has created some of the most innovative and memorable alternative rock music over the last two decades. One of the best hip hop producers around, Dupri has produced everyone from Kris Kross to Mariah Carey to TLC to Usher. He hails from a music producing background and it seems he was born with a talent to pick and develop great local acts. Southern rock giants who have created some of the most catchy hooks in the past decade. TLC will go on even after the death of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, though it will never be quite the same. TLC has created some of the best crossover hip hop music in recent years. While Lopes sudden death in a car accident was tragic, it will never take away from these 3 women's contribution to music. When Elton John chose to adopt Atlanta as one of his select hometowns, he instantly became the city's most well-known part time resident. He is beloved around the world for his songwriting talent. This rock band topped the chart in the 1990's with a long series of catchy, hook filled rock songs that made for great driving music. Diana DeGarmo became Snellville's sweetheart after the 16 year old sang her heart out to be the runner-up on American Idol.
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