New hip-hop in Atlanta, and it’s not snap, krunk or Outkast?!?

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HIP TO BE WEIRD: Hollyweerd

(Photo by Hannibal M.)

It may sound reminiscent of OutKast, but Hollyweerd is definitely unique, and the group is creating a huge buzz in the Atlanta underground hip-hip world.

The group has just been added to the list of artists competing for Urb magazine’s “Next 100” list of 2008. Urb.com says:

“The great thing about Holly Weerd is that they have the perfect balance of familiarity and expansion. There spaceship travels upon breathing synth melodies and staple drum patterns have gotten them much love on local radio and an average of three hundred myspace plays a day! Not bad for a group of atliens who don’t even belong to a label.”

You can check them out with Yelawolf, Rita J, Fiona Simone, Gripplyaz, and DJ Mafioso at the Drunken Unicorn on Saturday, Feb. 2. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5 before 11 p.m., $10 after.

Also, look for Maurice Garland’s story on Hollyweerd to run in next week’s print edition.