Goodie Mob
Goodie Mob is a dirty south and conscious hip-hop group from Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlanta group from the Dungeon Family whose song "Dirty South" gave Southern rap its name.
Who are Goodie Mob?
Goodie Mob is a group from Atlanta, Georgia: CeeLo Green, Khujo, T-Mo and Big Gipp. Like OutKast they are part of the Dungeon Family, with production by Organized Noize.
Known for
Their debut Soul Food (1995) with "Cell Therapy" and "Dirty South", the song that gave Southern rap its name. It was followed by Still Standing (1998) and World Party (1999).
Style
Soulful, live-sounding beats with gospel and funk roots, and lyrics about poverty, paranoia, faith and life in the South. CeeLo's singing voice stands out against the other three rappers.
Impact
Goodie Mob proved Southern rap could be deep and political, not only party music. They gave the South a name and an identity, and CeeLo Green later grew into a solo star with Gnarls Barkley.
Goodie Mob: quick answers
What genre is Goodie Mob?
Goodie Mob’s music falls under Dirty South and Conscious Hip-Hop. Goodie Mob is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where do Goodie Mob come from?
Goodie Mob comes from Atlanta, Georgia.
When did Goodie Mob start?
Goodie Mob has been active since 1991.
Which artists are similar to Goodie Mob?
If you like Goodie Mob, listen to OutKast, UGK, André 3000, Three 6 Mafia and Lil Jon.
