Mantooth Music Is Spreading the Love

by Matthew Burgoyne
10/25/2007

"Hate is motivation, especially in the music industry. But, we like to love," says Laura Gibson, director for promotions for Mantooth Music.

On October 26, Mantooth Music will be spreading that love at a charity event for the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Research at Tasty World.

Gibson's mother has cancer. With her husband and the director of Mantooth Music, Will, Gibson wants to show the Athens area what the hip hop community can give back.

Mantooth Music is the creation of the Will. Over the past few years, the couple has saved and bought all of the equipment needed to run a label. They are now in the process of building a strong label with a wide range of musical acts.

"The Ball in the Fall 2" is in its second year. Last year was a success and they hope this year is even better.

Local artists, including Ishues, Bear, Elite Tha Showstoppa, and Mantooth's own C-Fresh will be performing at the event. Alongside Athens finest hip hop artists will be Atlanta imports Mojo Swagger, Goldy and Prophet.

To compliment the wide variety of musical talent will be the event's host, Fort Knox of Strong Arm Management. Buffie the Body, Athens' first calendar girl, will also be making an appearance.

“We try to have fun. Once you stop having fun, people start making fun of you, and no one likes that.” Gibson says.

If you hate cancer, love rap and hip hop music, or you are looking for a great time, be at Tasty World Friday, October 26. The event starts at 10 PM.