We are standing at the end of another year with a new one on the come up. Since taking the reins of the HHHS in 2006, each subsequent year has had its own significance yet also made the show reach stellar and unthinkable heights week-in and week-out. But looking back at this year right here, 2011, it can be said with all confidence that this one holds so much significance more than ever. How you may ask? Well, first off, you have the Top 50 artists that really made an impact on the HHHS this year ranging from the O.G.s (Trav Williams & Richelle L. Brown) to the new jacks (Scotty ATL & Kendra Morris). But besides that, we have had over 50 guests come through the halls of the WU’s Urban Music Institution either to perform, promote, or just hang out. In this year alone we’ve had the pleasure of rocking with: J.Y. Stay Flyy, K. Sam, The Lunch Break, Lima Bean, Lesley G., KaZual, Four Eyes, Regarding Sunshine, Fae Grimalkin, Free Tomorrow, Giovonni Pratt, Ruby Kendrick, Star Slinger, Shlomo, Shigeto, Ignite Athens, RATCHET KILLS, Lera Lynn, Tia P, .dotGATSBY, Dr. Reckless, Sean Teezy, Molly B., Johnson Boy, Charlie Dee, Just Borne Mega Entertainment Agency, Scotty ATL, iNDEED, DJ Burn One, The Nasty, SHOWTIME!!, Jessi Teich & the Uptown Underground, Old God Shearing, Street Violence, Lucy Dreams, G.A.J., Suni Solomon, FLYTASTiK, JaMEEL, Mic-Audio, JazzChronic, SN.i.PA, Awe$ume Trio, Chamber Music, AMUL9, Clean Break, Panic Mane, T-NUTZ, Tony Atwilll & L.A. Jackson, Undeniable, Richelle L. Brown, Mad Marv, Cash Clip, SK All Day, & Tasia Skai.
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If that wasn’t enough, we had this distinct honor and pleasure of having three artists (KontraBand Muzik, Richelle L. Brown, & Molly B.) be featured on a promotional compilation presented by OH! Zone Radio Network which syndicates this very show each and every Friday over in Taiwan and abroad with over 10,000 copies of that compilation distributed. And lastly, having the opportunity of taking the HHHS to different places in the Classic City as well as in Atlanta. But this year wasn’t without it’s a bit of tragedy as we lost significant individuals in the world of urban music (Nate Dogg, Nick Ashford, Amy Winehouse, and Heavy D.) and even in our own backyard (Chimon “Figaro” Davis). But with any kind of setback, it just motivated us to keep, keepin on because that’s what they would want, and we definitely did to the very end of the year. And, now that we are at said point, the question is what will 2012 have in store. Well, it will indeed be a significant year because the WU will be turning 40 so the celebration will be going on year-round. But as far the HHHS, we have some things in store for you in the new year. The first major event will be “The Corner,” a night filled with poetry/spoken word fused with live music all taking place in our Lobby in February, but of course we got the usual suspects (Feminenergy, Nu World Order, and The Collision Course) on top as well. We’re definitely happy with what all we did in 2011, and forever and a day very appreciative for each and every one of you rocking with us throughout. As the last few hours of 2011 ticks away, just know that we will be looking to make 2012 that much grander. Promise!! Til next year, One LOVE!!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY 10TH – HHHS Presents The Corner
MARCH 9TH – Nu World Order Vol. 5
MARCH 23RD – Feminenergy 4
MAY 4TH – The Collision Course VI
