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Atlanta Duo Cool America Drop A Video For “Make Sum Shake” This song has been making a lot of noise on radio and in the club so it’s about time they dropped a video . Check out the clip below: What do you think? Do you hate it or love it? More on Cool Amerika: They have a shared affection for music, high end fashion and Atlanta—the city that raised them. And their desire for penning long-lasting hip hop hits has certainly paid off. But it is the way with which they infuse their two distinct and intriguing personalities which have earned them recognition as the “most original tandem” to surface within the music industry in decades. They are Cool Amerika. And they are one of Alliance Music Group’s (AMG) newest signees. Captivated by the pair’s word-play and stage presence, the Atlanta-based record label—headed by veteran music executive, Temesghen “T-Money” Yohannes and Kenderick “Slimm” Alloway—decided to take a chance on the pair. Their gamble paid off. Cool Amerika’s latest mixtape, titled, No Taxes 2, already spawned two breakout singles: “MVP” (featuring MC Offset from The Migos) and “Make Sum Shake” (produced by Cassius Jay). It also featured the Kevin Gates-assisted track, “Day 1s”. The records—the majority of which were produced by Buddah Bless—have already made waves on the streets and radio as well as virally. Their road to success started in Stone Mountain, Georgia where the two members first became friends. Kelderick Giles (aka Bally Benjamin) relocated from his hometown of Montgomery, Alabama; Evan Griffin (aka Stunt Mclovin) moved to Stone Mountain with his family from Savannah, Georgia. Upon realizing their knack for writing—and hip hop—the two forged a bond and unleashed their talent. They first showcased their extraordinary writing abilities on their debut mixtape, No Taxes. It proved to be no small feat as the mixtape’s reception catapulted them into the spotlight, nearly overnight. What followed next was a string of street and club bangers which included: “Shooters” and “Bankroll”. Their reputation climbed even further with the 2014 release of their mixtape, CA or No Way. Also produced by Buddah Bless, the record helped to sky-rocket Cool Amerika’s status as the next best thing—a highly anticipated duo on the rise. As the journey continues, the group aims to establish a reputation which far surpasses even their own expectations. For Bally, this means leaving a legacy which will serve his family for generations to come. “I want my kids and grandkids to be able to pick up after me and carry [my legacy] further,” Bally says, “Something like the Marleys.” As for Stunt: “What motivates me most are my fans. I know they’re waiting to hear what’s next.” But for now, they are enjoying their road to stardom one success at a time.

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New Video: Cool America “Make Sum Shake” [Video]