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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 842 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Bell of the 75 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending Kilo Ali for his outstanding contributions to Atlanta's musical |
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| 18 | 18 | | sound, culture, and his lasting impact on the global music industry; and for other purposes.2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | WHEREAS, Andrell D. Rogers, known professionally as Kilo Ali, is a pioneering rapper,3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | songwriter, and artist whose groundbreaking contributions to Atlanta's hip-hop and bass4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | music scene have left an indelible mark on the city's culture; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Kilo Ali emerged as one of the defining6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | voices of Southern hip-hop, blending high-energy beats, innovative production, and7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | charismatic lyricism to create a signature sound that helped establish Atlanta as a dominant8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | force in the music industry; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, he played a pivotal role in the development of Atlanta bass music, a subgenre10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | characterized by its infectious rhythms and club-oriented appeal, influencing generations of11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | artists and producers who followed in his footsteps; and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | WHEREAS, his debut album, America Has a Problem, introduced his unique style and social13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | commentary, while subsequent releases such as Organized Bass and Get This Party Started14 |
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| 31 | 31 | | solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the Southern hip-hop movement; and15 |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, Kilo Ali's music, including hits such as "Cocaine" (America Has a Problem), |
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| 36 | 36 | | "Show Me Love," and "Love in Ya Mouth," became anthems of the Atlanta music scene,17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | garnering widespread popularity and establishing him as a leading figure in the industry; and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, he worked with and influenced some of Atlanta's most celebrated artists and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | producers, including Lil Jon, DJ Taz, and the broader Southern hip-hop and crunk20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | movements, paving the way for Atlanta's dominance in the global rap scene; and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, Kilo Ali's legacy extends beyond music as he represents the spirit of innovation,22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | resilience, and authenticity that defines Atlanta's artistic and cultural landscape; and23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this body recognize the exceptional24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | achievements of Kilo Ali and extend gratitude for his contributions to the State of Georgia's25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | musical heritage and cultural influence worldwide.26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | the members of this body recognize and commend Kilo Ali for his outstanding contributions28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | to music and culture and express their sincere appreciation for his lasting influence on the29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | State of Georgia and beyond.30 |
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| 50 | 50 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 |
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| 51 | 51 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Kilo32 |
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| 52 | 52 | | Ali.33 |
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