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This one’s for the A!

For the last seven years, I’ve been recapping each week with a playlist (Weekly Dope) highlighting the best drops. Every Monday, I’m hitting you with a couple dozen songs that are worth a listen in hopes to keep y’all caught up on what’s going on in never ending monsoon of new music. I even throw together some artwork with a mix of the best releases.

Taking it back even further, way back to the heart of The Blog Era (that I still miss to this day), I started playlist called What’s in the Shakedeck where I showed off what I was personally jammin’ to at the moment. There was a healthy mix of classic tracks entwined with brand new ones, rare gems that might’ve been slept on, and just a collection of music for people to enjoy, possibly help discover something new or remember a past favorite.

After reviving the series this past June, I’m back with another installment. Where Weekly Dope will be used to feature the latest tunes, the Shakedeck will give me a chance to share my own selections.

On the latest drop, I had to put on for Atlanta as my Braves are absolutely wrecking major league baseball right now! Despite being born in LA and repping the West Coast any chance I get, I’ve always had an affinity for southern music. OutKast is my favorite group of all time. Which shouldn’t be a mystery considering the site’s name.

On the mix, I put together a collection of 44 songs (in memory of the late Hank Aaron) from a variety of ATLiens including OutKast, EarthGang, Killer Mike, Goodie Mob, Future, Gucci Mane, Lil Baby, Migos, Field Mob, T.I., CyHi, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, Youngbloodz, and many others.

Press play below and be sure to add the playlist wherever you get music.

SHAKEDECK: For the A was last modified: August 17th, 2023 by Shake