Citty

Hip hop is saturated with artists who boast about their ability to change the game. Either they specialize in crafting grim street tales, give audiences jaw-dropping stage shows or embody the X-factor that keeps the industry mesmerized by their presence. Some may be lucky enough to have one of these characteristics, but there hasn’t been an artist to personify everything rap music has to offer until now. From the depraved streets of Atlanta’s infamous Bankhead community emerges Slip-N-Slide Records newest discovery, Citty, aka Da Cookie Man.

While hip-hop prides itself on being the soundtrack to the streets, Citty, aka Da Cookie Man knew the streets well enough to represent Atlanta’s toughest neighborhood, Bankhead. “Coming up was gutter, it was all about trying to get money and reach the American Dream,” he states when reflecting on the turbulent times of growing up.

Although Citty has been rapping since the age of 12, his love for music was overshadowed by the human instinct to survive. As Da Cookie Man, Citty learned that customers are loyal when you provide them with all their necessities. And while he reveled in the vulgarity, depravity, and decadence of street life, he knew it was just a matter of time before it would come to a screeching halt. He closed up Da Cookie Man store and joined the Marines. After four years in the service, touring Mexico, Canada and Japan — where he enjoyed a stint as a party promoter — Citty returned home ready to set up shop again — this time in the rap game.



After living in the studio perfecting his raunchy, yet candid street narrations, Citty hit all open mic sets in Atlanta, performing 13 shows a week. The song, Da Cookie Man showcased his style, which garnered him comparisons to fellow A-Town reps Jeezy, T.I. and Ludacris. I wasn’t even trying to get a deal, he explains. I was trying to get heard, but ended up making that one hit record and creating a buzz. Within six months, City did 250 shows, traveling to neighboring cities, as well as Alabama, North Carolina and Florida. His authentic depictions of Bankhead living transported listeners from the trap to the club, creating a deafening buzz on the streets and sparking a bidding war among major labels and independents. In the end, Slip-N-Slide signed him, solidifying the South chokehold on hip hop.



Citty is ready to continue the legacy of Slip-N-Slide along with label mates Rick Ross, Plies and Trina. Being from Atlanta, I’m bringing a whole new sound over there. Its street, but at the same time, it’s got some commercial stuff, says Citty. I steered away from the music coming from Bankhead. I’m doing music in a different way. It’s exactly opposite of what Trina and Trick do so it’s a perfect situation.



The new single, She Wanna Rock first leaked in the clubs of Atlanta and became the talk amongst the local chatters in Atlanta and made it way to the industry elites who are looking for the next break through records. With a proven track record for penning hits and deliver an outstanding performance, critics now declare Da Cookie Man as the Ultimate Hustler of the Citty.