The Georgia State Music Chart is a chart celebrating the music produced and listened to Georgia State students. Typically pulled from Album 88 and Panther Entertainment Group active rosters and rotations, these are the hottest tracks put out by the Panthers.
Taking the top spot is Mayathewriter with “Slow Down.” A power anthem for women, “Slow Down” is about a situation in which she was “messing with a hood n—-” who she proceeded to drag through the mud throughout the track. Her continuous bars and murdering of the beat secures her spot at number one.
Pulling up the second spot is last year’s student Pantherpalooza performer Arzlee with “Summer Love.” The vibey soul track makes you want to fall in love all over again. The duet sections featuring Xiamara Jennings is a beautiful interaction of voices that just adds the icing to the cake.
In the third position, J $ENSEI takes us to sugar hill in his ford focus with “Mismo.” Its relaxing indie nature leads to an almost lullaby-like trance as you transcend through the track. The mature production is a breath of fresh air compared to other indie tracks.
Clocking in at number four is Jazzy with “What You Mad For.” Arguably her best song hands down, Jazzy snaps up and down the track. The difference between this song and most songs is she rides the beat so effortlessly that it’s like it was made for the lyrics and not the other way around. It’s meant to be quotable not just memorable.
Closing the top five is Spencer the MC. Easily one of the best rappers to come out of Atlanta in a while, he shows off his skills on “Nobody’s Safe,” taking us to school with bar after bar of straight heat. In this freestyle-esque track, he takes new age rappers to school showing them how it’s done.
Number six is taken by Ahmad Anonimis with his bar-filled “Find It,” and Georgia State Royalty J Pierre swings his way with his banger “Again,”
At number seven, Kalenbree shows off her amazing skill with “Bubblegum,” and Afropunk Atlanta’s Battle of the Bands participant NEDLOG reminds you of momma’s advice with “Miracles.”
Last but certainly not least, Gabby Case cruises in with her gorgeous track “Tides.”
In addition to each of these artists, there was a plethora of artists that didn’t make the cut. For example, Sammy Surf’s Moshpit is an absolutely stellar track but didn’t make the cut. Georgia State produces a lot of great music that flies under the radar.
It’s time they receive the recognition they deserve. Organizations such as Panther Entertainment Group host shows throughout the year, so hang out sometime and listen to some great tunes.
Editor’s Note:
You can find the playlist of the chart and so many more Georgia State student tracks here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MXrQFIuXtiNx7TbFeNKVF
