25 years ago today, Juvenile released “Ha” — the first single from his major label debut, ‘400 Degreez’ The Mannie Fresh-produced song sounded like nothing in the marketplace at the time and completely shook up the industry. Cash Money had arrived.

Internet killed off distinct regional sounds, we’ll never get that “what the fuck is this” feeling of awe ever again

Still happens, just not as often. Recently Detroit comes to mind. But I know what you mean… I do miss scene reporting. Different regional trends, fashion, slang etc

One of those songs I remember the first time i heard it still

Likewise. It sounded unlike anything you’d heard before. A lot of people couldn’t decide if they loved it or hated it — but it had their attention

@jameskarst

"You on a 3 day flight huh/u full of that diesel huh" that was vivid as hell for me joe

Snuck those her-on bars right past middle America lolz

@ErnestWilkins The CD covers were a thing

As a kid, this was the first time I saw what the hood in New Orleans looked like. Made DC look like The Four Seasons.