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House Resolution 953
By: Representatives Bell of the 75
th
, Berry of the 56
th
, Reese of the 140
th
, Schofield of the
63
rd
, Scott of the 76
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the cultural architects and sound innovators of Bankhead; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the Bankhead community of Atlanta, Georgia, has long served as a vibrant2
epicenter of Black creativity, resilience, and innovation, producing music, dance, and culture3
that have shaped the identity of the city and influenced the world; and4
WHEREAS, the historical evolution of Bankhead into a hip-hop landmark is rooted in the5
vision, entrepreneurship, and artistry of local pioneers who transformed grassroots6
movements into global cultural waves; and7
WHEREAS, Toe Jam Music and Record Store, founded by Vincent “Pudgy” Richardson,8
along with brothers Kevin and Travis Denson, began as a mobile music shop and grew into9
a community cornerstone—giving artists access to a recording studio and other resources,10
physical music distribution, and exposure that changed lives and careers; and11
WHEREAS, Bankhead’s rise in music was further powered by the founding of Strictly12
Bizness Records and 30318 Underground Music Publishing LLC, which empowered local13
creatives to promote their stories and talent as well as build self-sustaining careers from14
within their community; and15
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WHEREAS, this fertile creative ground led to the birth of an iconic musical genre—Snap
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Music—which originated directly in Bankhead and revolutionized the sound of Southern17
hip-hop with its minimalist, catchy, club-driven beats and anthemic energy; and18
WHEREAS, Richard Sims, Jr., aka K-Rab, a pioneering producer beat-maker and artist,19
became the sonic architect of Snap Music, shaping its distinctive bounce and creating a20
blueprint that would influence major hits and international trends; and21
WHEREAS, the single “Laffy Taffy” produced by K-Rab defined the Snap Music sound and22
became the most downloaded ringtone in history and 3x platinum; and 23
WHEREAS, the group BHI (Born Husslers Incorporated), including Jarvis Griffin aka24
“Yung J”, Reginald Jones aka “Hard Head”, Miguel Willis aka “Skeet," were early flag25
bearers of the Snap movement, delivering lyrics and flows that captured Bankhead’s voice,26
street energy, and cultural perspective; and27
WHEREAS, the dynamic duo Yung Money, composed of Yung Nunk and Lil Mark from28
Bankhead, contributed heavily to the region’s dance and music culture, helping push local29
anthems into clubs, parties, and beyond, and serving as influential forces in Atlanta’s rise as30
a dance music capital; and31
WHEREAS, these individuals and institutions collectively contributed to the establishment32
of Bankhead as a music and culture hub, laying the groundwork for future movements,33
chart-topping artists, and Atlanta’s continued dominance in hip-hop.34
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that35
the members of this body honor and celebrate the cultural architects and innovators of36
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Bankhead, including Vincent “Pudgy” Richardson, Kevin and Travis Denson, Toe Jam
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Music and Record Store, Strictly Bizness Records, 30318 Music Publishing, K-Rab, BHI,38
and Yung Money for their foundational contributions to Snap Music, Atlanta’s music legacy,39
and the enduring cultural power of Bankhead.40
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized41
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to42
Vincent "Pudgy" Richardson, Kevin Denson, Travis Denson, Toe Jam Music and Record43
Store, Strictly Bizness Records, 30318 Music Publishing, K-Rab, Yung J, Hard Head, Skeet,44
Static Jones, Yung Nunk, and Lil Mark.45
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