Ying Yang Twins from Crunk to EDM
Though it’s probably difficult for many jaded rap fans to admit, The Ying Yang Twins served a pivotal role in Southern Hip Hop during the last decade.
Before mainstream pop culture dubbed Miley Cyrus the progenitor of twerking, Kaine and D-Roc were using the term frivolously before Hannah Montana became a hit television show. Sure, the depths of their music was questionable.
Then again, who cares? “Salt Shaker,” “Whistle While You Twerk,” “Say I Yi Yi,” and “Wait (Whisper Song)” are still legitimate club classics years later. That doesn’t count their iconic collaboration with Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz “Get Low.” That ridiculously catchy hook “to the window, to the wall” or Dave Chappelle’s hilarious “Skeet Skeet” joke during The Chappelle Show were testaments to the Atlanta duo’s reach. It’s safe to say that Kaine and D-Roc could be considered trendsetters before everyone caught up.
Reinventing themselves, they’ve teamed up with popular Atlanta EDM duo Pyramid Scheme for rousing comeback “Thundercat.” Speaking with DX, The Ying Yang Twins talk their hometown’s transition from crunk to trap, going the EDM route and possibly collaborating with Lil Jon again.
SOURCE: HIPHOPDX
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Amanda Goldben, more commonly known as Mz. On Point has always had a love for music, growing up in a household filled with music. Over the years she found herself more involved behind the scenes, then in the spotlight. She realized she wanted to help other obtain their dreams not just live her own. After working in a professional office setting and capacity for over 10 years, it was time to find something new. She wanted to find something that would fully utilized her skills and abilities, while still allowing her to be not only the main provider but also caregiver for her daughter. Almost accidentally discovering her love for music and her business skills could be used together Mz. On Point knew this was she was meant to do and began her research and networking to build not only her business and brand, but also those of the artists and clients she would be helping along the way. In November 2012 she realized that online promotions, public relations, and brand exposure where her “nitch”, all those years of office experience and computer work were showing their true worth and potential became endless. In a few short year she has had the privilege of working with some very influential people within the industry. In January of 2013 she began with DJ Shalamar and became a part of Team Fuego and now handles most of Southern Fuego’s social media & promotions. Attending sometimes dozens of events a month Mz. On Point quickly made a name for her brand throughout Central Florida. Being sure to attend key networking events, and conferences to not only network but more importantly to expand her knowledge of the industry and perfect the services she offers. January 2014 Mz On Point had the privilege of becoming apart of the infamous and world renowned DJ coalition, Team Bigga Rankin & the Cool Running DJs. May 2015 Mz On Point was honored to learn that she had been chosen to receive the Hard Hitta Award at the the 7th Annual SCM Awards which took place in Memphis, Tennessee. While she wasn't able to make the trip to accept the award one of her mentors Bigga Rankin accepted it on her behalf.
