Christopher Daniel

1 week ago | ajc.com | Christopher Daniel

For three decades, Atlanta-based drummer and producer “Lil” John Roberts has provided clean and precise percussion behind music legends like Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Prince and George Duke, on tours and in studio recordings. Now, the in-demand musician is turning superstar collaborations and relationships into mentorship opportunities for younger musicians and uplifting sonic art. Roberts is performing a free concert Thursday at Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta.

1 week ago | macon.com | Christopher Daniel

Since the late 1990s, Atlanta producer Jonathan "Lil Jon" Smith has gone from pioneering "crunk" music, an energetic style of hip-hop fueled by 808 drum patterns and loud chants, to becoming an in-demand club deejay and festival headliner. It turns out Lil Jon's son, producer, engineer and recording artist Nathan "Slade" Smith, has been quietly studying and preparing to become a crowd-pleasing performer like his father.

1 week ago | ajc.com | Christopher Daniel

Since the late 1990s, Atlanta producer Jonathan “Lil Jon” Smith has gone from pioneering “crunk” music, an energetic style of hip-hop fueled by 808 drum patterns and loud chants, to becoming an in-demand club deejay and festival headliner. It turns out Lil Jon’s son, producer, engineer and recording artist Nathan “Slade” Smith, has been quietly studying and preparing to become a crowd-pleasing performer like his father.

2 weeks ago | ajc.com | Christopher Daniel

Several viral TikTok videos have created anticipation at Spelman College around the 42nd Miss Spelman pageant on Saturday and who will be crowned. There are seven candidates competing to represent the all-female historically Black college. In the videos, which have garnered wide attention, the ladies are dressed in black and introduce themselves in front of cheering onlookers, theatrically and eloquently speaking and striking poses.

2 weeks ago | ajc.com | Christopher Daniel

For four decades, hip-hop producer and DJ “Prince Paul” Huston has created rap music with wit, fearlessness and imagination. Tonight, the veteran beatmaker is joining Organized Noize Productions cofounder Ray Murray for a music production showcase. The event will be part of a release party at Aisle 5 for “All Seeing IZE on Me,” a new album from Atlanta-based hip-hop artist 4-IZE. Paul got his start as a member of the rap group Stetsasonic.