If I could tell Lil’ Jon to shut up musically, I think this is the way that I would do it. Another movement courtesy of the South and So So Def, is “snap music”. Think of it as a laid back version of its forbearer, "Crunk music," and right now – Dem Franchise Boyz are claiming the crown. With JD’s guidance, the Atlanta group has already knocked the label -- “one-hit wonders” from their repertoire.

“Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It” and “I Think They Like Me (Remix)” has put DFB into the spotlight. A light that the Bankhead natives surely enjoy; Buddie, Jizzal Man, Pimpin and Parlaé definitely know that they are liked by the masses. The group sits down with HHDX.com and talks about the “lean wit it, rock wit it” dance, how “snap music” came about, and how they aim to stay on top of their game.

I’m going to get right into it. So far you guys have proven to not be a one-hit wonder group. “Oh, I Think They Like Me” [Remix] and “Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It” are still getting major burn. Do you think that the dance and the “snap music” craze has anything to do with y’all’s success? Or do you think that your fans can relate to you all?

DFB: It’s the music. It’s definitely the music. It’s because it’s different. The dance that we have just goes along with the snap music. We enjoy doing this. We do it for fun and the fans can really see that. When we have a performance, we just have fun with it. They can have fun with us too. It opens us up to everyone. You know… everyone loves to have a good time, so do we.

How did “snap music” come about? And for those that may not know – what is the name of the dance that you guys do in your videos?

DFB: The name of the dance is “Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It”. The sound comes from using the computer program, Fruity Loops. When we first started – we did “White Tee” using that program. Right now, everyone is using the same sound that we started doing to get our music heard.

The South – Atlanta primarily – is known for its hospitality. It seems like everyone can get along down there. D4L has a song out now called, “Betcha Can’t Do It Like Me” and it seems like a diss to you guys and the things that you do. Is there any way for you and them to squash whatever differences may be between y’all groups and work together?

DFB: Who? Who? Who? I ain’t no nothing about them. Can’t even tell you about something that I don’t know no nothing about [laughs]. Continued on page 2 »