That is the opening line on the hook of Jermaine Dupri’s song “Welcome to Atlanta,” which was a single from his album Instructions and featured fellow Atlanta rap icon Ludacris.
In seven simple words, Dupri captures the essence of the city of Atlanta, where a unique history has forged a connection between its citizens.
Dupri’s anthem embodies Atlanta’s swagger.
With this song, Dupri highlights the spirit of the individuals who have joined together across the city’s history, forming an incomparable community. It is those collective experiences that color and shape Atlanta’s past, present and future.