Atlanta hip-hop wouldn’t be the same without Parlae of Dem Franchize Boyz.
In this exclusive conversation with The Waterboyz Show, Parlae takes us back to one of the biggest eras in Atlanta music, sharing the stories behind classic records like “White Tee,” “Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It,” and the movement that helped put Atlanta on the map.
We also talk about Atlanta culture, the city’s impact on hip-hop, and what today’s generation can learn from one of the pioneers of the snap music era.
One of the biggest moments in this interview is hearing Parlae talk about his son, Maurice Gleaton Jr. (“Lil Lae”), who has drawn attention for his sprinting performances and has been described in social media posts as one of the fastest young sprinters in the country.
In this episode:
• The real story behind White Tee
• How Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It became a cultural phenomenon
• Atlanta’s snap music movement
• Working with Jermaine Dupri and Atlanta’s music scene
• Atlanta culture then vs. now
• Raising elite sprinter Maurice Gleaton Jr. (Lil Lae)
• Advice for the next generation of artists
If you love Atlanta music, hip-hop history, and legendary conversations, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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