DJ Jelly Uncut: How Oomp Camp Built Atlanta | Sneaking T.I. into Clubs | Sammy Sam and DJ Montay

Atlanta legend and Oomp Camp co-founder DJ Jelly joins the Atlanta Culture Podcast to break down the real history of the city before the mainstream cameras arrived. Known as the Stamp of Approval, Jelly has been the backbone of the Atlanta music scene for decades, helping bridge the gap between the streets and the airwaves. In this interview, Jelly shares incredible stories from the early days of Big Oomp Records, the rise of local legends like Sammy Sam, and the era that birthed global hits like Walk It Out. He also goes back to the very beginning of T.I.’s career, including the times he had to sneak a high-school-aged Tip into the club just so he could hear his music played. Highlights include: The Birth of Oomp Camp: How DJ Jelly and Big Oomp built an independent empire in Atlanta. T.I. Origin Stories: Sneaking a young T.I. into the club before the world knew his name. The Sammy Sam Legacy: Why Sammy Sam remains one of the most important figures in Atlanta history. DJ Montay and Walk It Out: The success of DJ Montay and how a local movement turned into a global anthem. Hidden Atlanta Lore: Untold stories from the legendary record stores and clubs that shaped the sound. The Mixtape Era: How the Oomp Camp tapes became the official manual for the Atlanta streets.