Thursday, July 26, 2012

Kilo Ali: An Atlanta wild card with no regrets

For much of the early to mid-’90s, Atlanta bass and booty music legend Kilo Ali was the most notable rapper to represent Atlanta. He released his debut album, America Has a Problem Cocaine in 1990, when he was just 17 years old, instantly becoming known as the first wild card of the Atlanta hip-hop scene. He was also one of the first rappers to come from Bankhead, long before “the Bankhead Bounce” ruled the radio. Following the highs of such songs as “Baby Baby,” “Love In Ya Mouth,” and “Lost Y’all Mind” — and his most acclaimed album, 1997’s Organized Bass — tapered off, Kilo was convicted of burning down his own house. In October 2005 he was given a stiff 15-year prison term, but in Jan. 2011 he was released after serving six years. Still, it was an awfully long time to be away, especially in the fast-paced music world. Continue reading on Crib Notes...