Wanting to give hip-hop heads more of the “Dirty South”, Lyricist Lounge and Image Entertainment put together a documentary detailing the “untold story of Southern hip-hop”.
The “Dirty States of America” pulls material from 100 interviews and 150 hours of behind the scene’s footage featuring such artists as Ludacris, David Banner, Trick Daddy and Scarface.
“The project is long overdue,” says music historian Charlie Braxton, who is featured in the documentary. “A lot of people see artists like Lil’ Jon and T.I. and think they understand the culture portrayed in videos and, a lot of what is portrayed in videos is based on individual stereotypes projected by directors and producer who may not be southerners.”
A soundtrack will also be released alongside the documentary and a tour is being prepared to hit the road in July. The DVD will be released on June 1st. The first 50,000 copies will have a bonus DVD with such artists as Chyna White and Jazze Pha featured on it.
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Here is the “Dirty States of America” CD track list:
“Intro,”
“Fired Up,” Fiend, B.G. & Soulja Slim
“Keep Jukin,” Tampa Tony
“N.O. Block Party 2,” Partners-N-Crime featuring DJ Jubilee & Choppa
“Dope Boi Fresh Remix,” Attic Crew
“Hold Up,” David Banner, Killer Mike & Bun B (U.G.K.)
“Why Cross ‘Em,” JT Money featuring Nutt
“I’m the Ni**a,” Al Kapone
“Worldwide Struggle,” Lil’ Boosie
“Rollin’,” E.S.G. & Slim Thug
“Livin’ Comfortable, But Not Good,” Ole E featuring Blakboi
“Sippin’ & Trippin’,” Collard Greens featuring “Druma Boy” Luga
“Pimpin’,” Tim Smooth & Big Swift featuring Devin The Dude
“So What,” Willie D
“R&B Playa Music,” Reese & Bigalow featuring Lil’ G (Silk)
