ORIGINS
Formed in 1991 in the basement of Rico Wade's mother's house in East Point, Georgia, The Dungeon became the creative sanctuary for a new generation of artists. Organized Noize, the production trio of Rico Wade, Ray Murray, and Sleepy Brown, acted as the architects of a sound that blended Southern hip-hop with funk and live instrumentation.
They diverged from the prevailing gangsta rap, cultivating a raw, organic sound that prioritized Atlanta's cultural ethos. It was here that legends like OutKast and Goodie Mob were born.
THE DUNGEON
"The Dungeon" was a legendary basement studio in East Point, Atlanta. It was here that history was made—the birthplace of the Dungeon Family collective and the iconic "Dirty South" sound. Great things started in that little room, including the groundbreaking debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.
Today, the legacy has been preserved and reimagined. You can stay at "The Dungeon" and immerse yourself in the creative energy where Atlanta hip-hop was forever changed. The space features original details—like Big Boi's signature on the wall—and a state-of-the-art studio.
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TIMELINE
Featured Content
Music Videos
Black Ice (Sky High)
Goodie Mob ft. OutKast
Released: 1998
Watch For The Hook
Cool Breeze ft. OutKast & Goodie Mob
Released: 1999
In Due Time
OutKast ft. Cee-Lo
Released: 1997
Documentary
The Art of Organized Noize
Documentary
Released: 2016