MP3: Genius ft. Scotty ATL – “Never Satisfied”

The DJ/Artist’s A Eastside Story: Deluxe Edition LP Releases Tomorrow, Featuring K Camp, Two-9, More

06.16.2016

The Song:

Over the past few years of touring and working in the studio with K Camp, Migos, and other rising acts, Genius has emerged from the shadows as one of Atlanta’s primary tastemakers. Today, the Jamaican-born, ATL-bred DJ/Artist recruits fellow Eastside native Scotty ATL for “Never Satisfied,“ a highlight from Genius’ A Eastside Story: Deluxe Edition LP, a collaborative project with Atlanta newcomer Felipe, which hits stores tomorrow, June 17th. Premiered today by 2DopeBoyz, “Never Satisfied” finds the two emcees rapping about an ambitious woman, but the phrase “Never Satisfied” can also represent a motto for Genius’ project and career-to-date. “Scotty ATL and I have had a long working relationship as he has been featured on of my previous projects,” explains Genius. “Scotty is from the Eastside of Atlanta and it was always my goal to have him be a part of the project. We spoke over the phone and he said he had the perfect record the project was missing. We worked up the record to the final product. Scotty delivers a unique sound to the project that shows the diversity of the Eastside.” Releasing June 17th, the LP includes features from K Camp, Que, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Mr. 2-17, K-Noe, Rich Espy, T-Hood, Coca Vango, Scotty ATL,and Two-9.

Last week, Genius released “Ego Trippin‘,” a lavish-life Beat Attikz-produced anthem featuring Felipe and K-Noe. “Ego Trippin'” followed the XXL premiere of the epic, 45-track “Gucci‘s Home” mix, released on the day of Gucci Mane’s release from prison. Last month, VIBE debuted Genius’ “Movie 2.0,” which features Que and frequent collaborator K Camp, while HipHopDX shared the “Make It Work“ video, in which Genius and Felipe mob out on a liquor store run.

Currently K Camp’s DJ, Genius has hosted Migos‘ first two mixtapes and worked with artists such as 2 Chainz, Travis Porter, Scotty ATL, and more in his early days as an artist. Immigrating to Atlanta at the age of 13, Genius grew up idolizing the DJ’s, or “selectors,” in his home country of Jamaica and decided that he wanted to learn the craft to the very best he could. Blown away by the technology available in the U.S., Genius quickly became the plug for selling mix CD’s in high school, blending current hits with his reggae collection. Selling mixes turned into throwing parties for big money in college, where he brought Drake and Nicki Minaj to Georgia Southern University. Promoting gave way to hosting mixtapes and hanging out at studios, to eventually breaking records by the likes of 2 Chainz and Travis Porter in clubs. A Eastside Story: Deluxe Edition, releasing June 17th, will further establish Genius as a major player in the Atlanta rap movement.

Listen to “Never Satisfied” ft. Scotty ATL (Prod. by Cassius Jay): https://soundcloud.com/iamthegenius/never-satisfied-ft-scotty-atl

Check out the premiere via 2DopeBoyz: http://2dopeboyz.com/2016/06/16/genius-never-satisfied-scotty-atl/

Pre-order A Eastside Story: Deluxe Edition: https://itun.es/us/klCIcb

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Genius Background

Jamaica-born and East Atlanta-raised Disc Jockey Genius is pioneering the new ATL sound that is making waves through the music industry. Genius offers an intense and engaging live show that is anchored by big records curated by Genius himself. Over the last few years Genius has had heavy involvement in breaking several major artists such as 2 Chainz, Migos, and fellow slum, K Camp. While on tour with K Camp this past year, Genius has been crafting his third LP, Prince Slum which includes features by K Camp, Trae The Truth, Sy Ari Da Kid, Scotty ATL and more. Presently with a total of over 5 million streams online, an impressive library of records/features and a network of powerful contacts Genius is poised to be one of the most intriguing and influential players in Hip Hop.