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A host of artists and producers are part of "Dirty States of America," a documentary examining the hip-hop's "Dirty South" movement. Due June 1 on DVD from Lyricist Lounge and Image Entertainment, "the untold story of Southern hip-hop" features such artists as Lil Jon, Scarface, David Banner, Ludacris and Trick Daddy.

Concurrently, Image will release the "Dirty States of America" soundtrack, with tracks by former Geto Boys member Willie D, Soulja Slim, Al Kapone and others touring such regional styles as crunk and bounce. The set's lead single will be "Hold Up" by Banner, Bun B and Killer Mike.

"Finally, the South has an official voice outside of the framing of radio and video," director James "Flx" Smith says. "Now, we feel like we have earned our rightful place in hip-hop history and American music history overall."

"The project is long overdue," says music historian Charlie Braxton, who is featured in the documentary. "A lot of people see artists like Lil Jon and T.I. and think they understand the culture portrayed in videos and, a lot of what is portrayed in videos is based on individual stereotypes projected by directors and producer who may not be southerners."

The first 50,000 copies boast a bonus DVD of interviews with such artists as Jazze Pha and Chyna White.

A Dirty States of America tour is being put together with an eye on a July kick-off. Participating artists and dates were not available at deadline.

Here is the "Dirty States of America" CD track list:

"Intro,"
"Fired Up," Fiend, B.G. & Soulja Slim
"Keep Jukin," Tampa Tony
"N.O. Block Party 2," Partners-N-Crime featuring DJ Jubilee & Choppa
"Dope Boi Fresh Remix," Attic Crew
"Hold Up," David Banner, Killer Mike & Bun B (U.G.K.)
"Why Cross 'Em," JT Money featuring Nutt
"I'm the Ni**a," Al Kapone
"Worldwide Struggle," Lil' Boosie
"Rollin'," E.S.G. & Slim Thug
"Livin' Comfortable, But Not Good," Ole E featuring Blakboi
"Sippin' & Trippin'," Collard Greens featuring "Druma Boy" Luga
"Pimpin'," Tim Smooth & Big Swift featuring Devin The Dude
"So What," Willie D
"R&B Playa Music," Reese & Bigalow featuring Lil' G (Silk)

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