Interview with Darrin Ellison (Elite tha Showstoppa), July 10, 2016Collection: Athens Music Project Oral History Collection |
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Description
Darrison Ellison was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. He discovered hip-hop and rap while in middle school, where he was active in school performances. Ellison served in the military from 1989-1995, after which he was involved in the Athens music scene as a rapper under the name, Elita tha Showstoppa. In this interview, Ellison talks about his first introductions to music, reflections on rap in the community, record deals, and different hip-hop scenes.
Date
2016-07-10
Identifier
RBRL379AMP-027
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Duration
62 minutes
Citation
Darrin Ellison and Jasmine Mokah Johnson, “Interview with Darrin Ellison (Elite tha Showstoppa), July 10, 2016,” UGA Special Collections Libraries Oral Histories, accessed October 4, 2024, https://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/RBRL379AMP/RBRL379AMP-027.