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Black America Web
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Jermaine Dupri Spotlights ATL Strip Club Culture With 'Magic City' Docuseries
Jermaine Dupri, renowned Atlanta producer and cultural icon, is set to unveil Magic City: An American Fantasy , a five-part docuseries premiering August 15 on Starz. The project dives deep into Atlanta's strip club scene, painting it as a fundamental, though often misunderstood, part of the city's identity. Dupri argues that strip clubs in Atlanta are not just places of entertainment, but crucial spaces for music, business, and community. 'People don't want to look at it as a cultural thing for some reason,' he said, comparing the way LA's street style is celebrated as culture. 'Atlanta's culture includes our strip clubs, but it gets left out because people see it as risque.' Central to the series is Magic City, the legendary club where artists, entertainers, and business leaders regularly convene. 'We go on the day shift, night shift, to have meetings, kick it, or even celebrate. It's the spot that's there for all things,' Dupri emphasized. Music, unsurprisingly, is a key focus. Atlanta's strip clubs have long been sites where DJs break new records, giving songs a path to radio and national prominence. As Dupri put it, 'The strip club still breaks records. You might hear music in Magic City before it hits the radio. It's a testing ground, just like mixtapes used to be.' Backing the story, Dupri curated a star-studded, Atlanta-only soundtrack. The lead single, 'Turn Around,' features T.I., 2 Chainz, and Young Dro. 'Even though people assume I've worked with them before, this is my first time collaborating with them,' he revealed. Other contributors include Ludacris, Big Boi, and Killer Mike. 'I wanted to make sure this was an album that only included artists from Atlanta—this city deserves that.' While the docuseries promises tasteful storytelling, Dupri notes it won't shy away from the realities of strip club life. Starz embraced the concept, branding the series as honest, adult entertainment. For Dupri, Magic City: An American Fantasy is 'a love letter' to Atlanta culture. With exclusive access, homegrown music, and a clear message—Atlanta's strip club culture is a powerful, enduring force—it is sure to spark conversation when it streams this August. SEE ALSO Jermaine Dupri Spotlights ATL Strip Club Culture With 'Magic City' Docuseries was originally published on
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jermaine Dupri Declares An Atlanta Summer With ‘Magic City' Docuseries At ABFF
Jermaine Dupri welcomed the 2025 American Black Film Festival attendees to Atlanta with a sneak peek at his pending docuseries, Magic City: An American Fantasy. During a panel discussion that opened the world of STARZ at the annual event, Dupri was joined by Cole Brown, who also executive-produced and created the work, for a chat about the famed hotspot with journalist Jemele Hill. The lively Q&A packed out the convention center room in Miami, with many left at the door due to the anticipation for the screening and subsequent conversation. As they beamed with pride, both men prepared to unpack the allure of Magic City and the importance of telling the story behind its rise to fame. Officially, Magic City: An American Fantasy is a five-part docuseries that takes a deep dive into one of Atlanta's most influential destinations and its impact, extending beyond its reputation as a strip club. The nightlife mainstay is responsible for shaping the city's cultural and music landscape and beyond. As described in a press statement, 'through an alluring, dynamic and artistic lens, the docuseries immerses viewers in the Magic City phenomenon, exploring its historical significance, its role in the rise of Southern Hip-Hop and its impact on women's empowerment in the industry, since being established in 1985. Heralded as the 'Black Studio 54,' Magic City became the definitive king-maker in the Hip-Hop community and became a place where fantasy and reality collide. 'I got Magic City documentary dropping August 15 on Starz,' assured Dupri to VIBE ahead of ABFF earlier this month at the 25th annual BET Awards. The project initially premiered to critical acclaim at the 2024 SXSW Festival. Drake's DreamCrew Entertainment, Jermaine Dupri, and Jami Gertz serve as executive producers. The series is directed by Charles Todd. He continued to detail how the docuseries inspired him to tap in with Atlanta musicians of all generations to create a brand new album. The first single, 'Turn Around,' which features T.I., Young Dro, and 2 Chainz, was released last week. 'It started as a soundtrack, and then as I started making the records, I'm like yo, this really a Jermaine Dupri album with a whole bunch of artists that I've never worked with, and I also started saying Im going to put artists from Atlanta on this…So, it's me making records with artists I never worked with, that's from the same city that I'm from. That's exciting to me.' He continued to detail, 'People keep saying bridge the gap, I'm just trynna put my city on. We gon rock out. It's an Atlanta summer.' Watch a preview for the Magic City: An American Fantasy docuseries below and tune in to its STARZ debut on August 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT in the U.S., after the season finale of BMF. More from Jermaine Dupri Hints At Drake Getting His Own Radio Station In 'Grand Theft Auto 6' dvsn Signs With Jermaine Dupri And So So Def For Multi-Album Deal ABFF 2025 Speaker Lineup Announced: Gabrielle Union, Jermaine Dupri, Ashanti, And More
