Atlanta, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Jermaine Dupri has released his first solo album in over two decades, titled ‘Magic City’. This 15-track compilation celebrates Atlanta’s vibrant nightlife and features collaborations with prominent artists. The album coincides with the finale of the STARZ docuseries ‘Magic City: An American Fantasy’, which Dupri produced. Notable tracks include ‘Atlanna’, featuring CeeLo Green, and ‘Turn Around’ with T.I. and 2 Chainz, highlighting the essence of Atlanta’s unique sound and cultural landscape.
Atlanta
Jermaine Dupri has unveiled his first solo album in over two decades, titled Magic City, which was released on September 12th. This 15-track compilation marks a return for the GRAMMY-winning producer, who has not released a solo project since 2001’s Instructions. The album launch coincides with the finale of the STARZ docuseries Magic City: An American Fantasy, which Dupri also executive produced.
Magic City centers around Atlanta’s vibrant nightlife and strip club culture, highlighting the city’s rich pool of musical talent. The album features various singles that embody the essence of Atlanta’s unique sound and culture. Standout tracks include “Turn Around,” featuring prominent artists T.I., 2 Chainz, and Young Dro, as well as “Magic City Money,” which includes JMoney, Sean Paul of the YoungBloodz, BunnaB, and Bankroll Ni.
Additionally, Dupri released the single “This or That” as a heartfelt tribute to the late Atlanta rap icon Rich Homie Quan. The focus track of the album, “Atlanna,” features vocals from celebrated artist CeeLo Green and pays homage to Atlanta itself.
The album is characterized by its vibrant style, blending traditional Southern hip-hop with modern influences. Rather than following a typical solo album format, it showcases an array of contributions from both established and emerging Atlanta artists, such as Skooly, Rich Homie Quan, Ludacris, and T.I. This collection presents a mix of strip club anthems, smooth grooves, and Southern hip-hop flavors.
Noteworthy tracks on the album include “Ass Shake,” featuring Ludacris and Quavo, which captures the high-energy essence of Atlanta’s night scene. Dupri expressed that Magic City represents a broader narrative—a storytelling of Atlanta’s music history and its cultural landscape, describing the album as “Atlanta’s story.”
The accompanying docuseries offers viewers an insider’s perspective on Magic City, a landmark hub within Black culture that significantly influences music and community dynamics. The final episode of the docuseries premiered simultaneously with the album release, adding context to the music and the culture it represents.
Throughout the docuseries, various notable figures from the music industry make appearances, including popular artists Drake and Big Boi. Dupri aims for Magic City to transcend music, positioning it as a celebration of a cultural movement that originated in the South and has now garnered international recognition.
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Key Features of the Album
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Album Title | Magic City |
| Release Date | September 12th |
| Track Count | 15 |
| Focus Track | “Atlanna” featuring CeeLo Green |
| Notable Collaborations | T.I., 2 Chainz, Young Dro, Ludacris, and more |
| Docuseries | Magic City: An American Fantasy |
| Major Themes | Atlanta’s culture, nightlife, music history |
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