Welcome to Atlanta
"Welcome to Atlanta" is a 2002 hip hop song by Jermaine Dupri featuring Ludacris. It was released in 2002 as the second single released from Dupri's 2001 album Instructions and also appeared as a hidden track on Ludacris' second album, Word of Mouf.[1] The song praises Dupri and Ludacris's hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. It samples "Five Minutes Of Funk" by Whodini, as well as "Do It Baby" by The Miracles.
"Welcome to Atlanta"
May 14, 2002
2001
3:16
- Jermaine Dupri
- Christopher Bridges
- K. Parker
Dupri produced an official remix of the song, "Welcome To Atlanta (Coast 2 Coast Remix)", which features, in addition to Dupri and Ludacris, three rappers from other American cities extolling their own hometowns: P. Diddy (for New York City), Murphy Lee (for St. Louis) and Snoop Dogg (for Long Beach, California).
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Welcome to Atlanta" was directed by Marc Klasfeld. It shows a tour bus being taken around Atlanta by the duo, as well as scenes of nightlife within the city. It features cameo appearances by many notable Atlanta-based rappers, singers and athletes, including Lil Jon, Lil Bow Wow, MC Shy D, Da Brat, T.I., Monica, Blaque, Usher, Tameka Cottle, Evander Holyfield, Vernon Forrest, Dominique Wilkins, Ying Yang Twins, CeeLo Green and Big Tigger.