Episode 21: From 256 to the World: Translee on Elevating the City Through Music

20/06/2025 23 min
Episode 21: From 256 to the World: Translee on Elevating the City Through Music

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity, we sit down with Huntsville native and Atlanta-based hip-hop artist Translee to talk about his journey in music, his deep roots in the 256, and how the local creative scene continues to evolve. From his early days growing up in Huntsville to being signed by T.I.’s label, Translee shares how the city shaped his sound and how today’s artists no longer have to leave home to make an impact.We also explore his involvement with MidCity and The Camp, the growing role of art and music as economic drivers for the city, and how artist-driven feedback is shaping the design of Camp 2.0. Plus, Translee gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his new album Forever in Our Hearts — an intentional project highlighting Huntsville talent and paying homage to the city that raised him.Listen in as we discuss:The evolution of Huntsville’s hip-hop sceneHow venues like The Camp are creating space for emerging artistsThe importance of local collaboration in venue designWhy Forever in Our Hearts is a love letter to HuntsvilleThe mission behind Inner Peace Outer Glow and building a brand with purpose MidCity District Socialshttps://www.midcitydistrict.comhttps://www.facebook.com/MidCityDistricthttps://www.instagram.com/midcitydistrict/https://www.youtube.com/@midcitydistrict-huntsville4788https://www.linkedin.com/company/rcp-companies/?viewAsMember=true

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