In the mid-2000s, the sound of Atlanta was undergoing a seismic shift. While the world was still catching its breath from the "Snap" music craze, a new, grittier wave was emerging from the Bankhead neighborhood. At the forefront of this movement was , a founding member of D4L, who stepped into the solo spotlight with his 2008 debut album, Units in the City .

Units In The City served as his official street mixtape leading up to his debut studio album of the same name. However, many purists argue that the mixtape version was superior to the retail album because it featured harder beats, unpolished vocals, and exclusive DJ drops that captured the energy of a Sunday morning block party.

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Buying the album on platforms like iTunes or Amazon Music allows you to download the files (essentially your own "zip") for offline listening without relying on a subscription.

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