Youtha Fowler, musically known as DJ Nabs, has been instrumental in the Atlanta hip-hop scene since the 1980s. His career has seen him work with artists like Kris Kross, Bow Wow, Speech, and Trick Daddy, and he has gone on tour with Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, and Ciara.
Youtha Fowler - known to the world as DJ NABS - has spent over four decades quietly shaping the soundtrack of Southern culture. From building Atlanta's hip-hop radio and nightlife landscape to touring alongside Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Lil Jon, and Ciara, to mentoring a young Chris Bridges who is now known as Ludacris, NABS didn't just witness history - he is one of the architects. Back When It Was Rap is a multi-platform initiative dedicated to ensuring that Southern history endures. This project includes a documentary film, a digital exhibition tracking hip-hop's Southern roots, a podcast series, a traveling immersive experience featuring genuine artifacts with a live DJ booth, and a commemorative book celebrating thirty years of culture, craft, and community. This archive exists. The stories are waiting. You can make sure they're told.
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