Last night, Sister 2 Sister Magazine celebrated their 22^nd Anniversary at a star-studded party in Atlanta. Emcee’d by 106 and Park’s Terrence J and Kandi Burruss, the event honored Mathew Knowles (President/CEO, Music World Entertainment, Inc.), Roger Bobb (Producer/EVP, Tyler Perry Studios), Will Packer (Rainforest Films),Stephen Hill (President of Music, Programming & Specials, BET), and Paxton Baker (EVP/General Manager, CENTRIC). The night included presentations from Jermaine Dupri, Juanita Bynum, Jeffrey Osborne, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Terri J. Vaughn, and Rev. Jamahl Bryant, as well as performances by Ginuwine, SWV (who delivered a stirring rendition of “If Only You knew”) and choreographer Andrea Kelly. The lady of the hour was of course, S2S publisher Jamie Foster Brown who was presented with the Phoenix Award by Mayor Reed for the magazine’s legacy of excellence in publishing and entertainment.

Other celebrities at the event included Eric Benet, Kem, Tamia, Lisa Wu Hartwell, Frankie Lons, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, Toya, Free, Lamman Rucker, Jackee Harry, Dondria, Claudia Jordan, Shante Broadus, Darius McCrary, Dottie Peoples, Sean Garrett, Jazze Pha and Fonzworth Bentley.

Photos by James Pray

We always praise the artists but the people who mold and shape that final product need love too. Some of the biggest hit-makers in the industry either hail from Atlanta, GA or moved there early in their careers. Lil’ Jon, Tim & Bob, Jazze Pha, Dallas Austin, and Bangladesh are just a couple of the names behind some of your favorite songs.

Here’s a list of some of our favorite 2010 Soul Tracks produced by Atlanta born and/or based producers:

1. Usher “Hot Tottie” featuring Jay-Z PRODUCED BY Polow Da Don (pictured above)
2. Ciara “Ride” featuring Ludacris PRODUCED BY Tricky Stewart & The Dream
3. T.I. “Got Your Back” featuring Keri Hilson PRODUCED BY DJ Toomp
4. Dondria “You’re The One” PRODUCED BY Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox
5. Lyfe Jennings “If I Knew Then” PRODUCED BY C. Jennings
6. Janelle Monae “Tightrope” PRODUCED BY Nate “Rocket” Wonder and Chuck Lightning
7. Waka Flocka Flame “No Hands” featuring WALE & Roscoe Dash PRODUCED BY Drumma Boy
8. Trey Songz “Bottoms Up” featuring Nicki Minaj PRODUCED BY Kane Beatz

If there was a Soul Train Award for Best Producer who would you nominate? Hit us in the comments!

On Friday October 29th Kandi Burruss and her partner Peaches Chin held a Masquerade Party in celebration of the one-year anniversary of their TAGS Boutique in Smyrna, GA. The shop sells wares for the stylish man or woman who wants to be trendy, but is on a budget. Everything in the store retails for less that $100.

“This year has been really great. Especially in a bad economy most people aren’t able to open up a new business but ours has been doing well,” said the former Xscape singer, “Our clothes are cute and trendy, and very affordable.”

Jazze Pha, and Diamond (Formerly of Crime Mob) were some of the celebs in attendance. Coincidentally, none of Kandi’s Real Housewives of Atlanta cast mates were in attendance. But we hear the stripper pole positioned  in the middle of the boutique was a big hit among guests.—Eb the Celeb

TAGS Boutique | 4500 West Village Pl SE # 2003  | Smyrna, GA | T: 770.693.6811

What more Kandi? Tune in for the 2010 Soul Train Nominations special airing soon and dont forget to purchase her new single, “Leave U” from her upcoming album Kandi Koated.