Without Cedric Huff, the Athens hip-hop scene would look vastly different than it does today.
Huff, who performs under the name Amun-Ra, is considered one of the architects of the local scene, according to Montu Miller, chief operating officer at ATHFactor Entertainment Group.
“Amun-Ra is pure hip-hop, uncut, no dilution, unapologetically original,” said Miller.
Born on the west side of Athens in 1972, Huff came from a family of entrepreneurs that owned local restaurants, clothing stores, and barber shops. Growing up around self-made business people inspired and encouraged Huff to become an independent artist at a young age, which mirrored the work ethic that was the foundation of hip-hop music and culture.