Doraville’s own Atlantony has been steadily building his lane, but with the release of his six-track EP RESPECT OF A REBEL (ROAR), the young artist finally plants a flag in the ground. This is not just an EP, it’s a declaration. A mindset. A philosophy. And a raw, unfiltered introduction to an artist stepping boldly into his own storm.
While Atlantony has released previous work, RESPECT OF A REBEL (ROAR) is where his story crystallizes. The EP is powered by a clear mission: to speak for the misunderstood, the underestimated, and the creatives who feel pressured to deliver before they’re ready. In a world driven by instant gratification, Atlantony dares to slow down, look inward, and push back.
Produced in creative partnership with Tyler Newitt, a producer known for his “Voyage 2” sound pack, the EP blends the aggression of rock with the emotional DNA of modern rap. Atlantony draws influence from the punch of Green Day and Linkin Park, while also pulling from the melodic vulnerability of Juice WRLD and Trippie Redd. The result is a sonic identity that feels fresh, gritty yet melodic, rebellious yet introspective.
The creation of the EP reflects the message it carries. Recorded, engineered, and mixed entirely in his own home, Atlantony leaned into comfort rather than pressure. He allowed instinct to take over, sometimes needing only two takes. That relaxed but intentional process gave the project its emotional weight and lived-in texture. “Nobody likes you until everybody does,” he says, a line that captures the EP’s entire worldview: rise now, prove later.
Each of the six tracks contributes a piece of the puzzle. While the EP’s narrative isn’t linear, the emotional momentum is undeniable anger, defiance, self-reflection, ambition, and resilience all intertwining. Atlantony uses the project to question the toxic demand to “drop more” and “hurry up,” something every independent artist knows too well. Instead, he embraces steady evolution and rejects the pressure to compromise growth for speed.
What makes RESPECT OF A REBEL (ROAR) stand out is not just its sound, but its clarity of purpose. It’s an EP built for listeners who feel rushed, dismissed, or overlooked. For anyone fighting to protect their pace, their voice, and their identity. As Atlantony continues carving out his space, this EP serves as an anchor, proof that rebellion can be art, restraint can be power, and taking one’s time can be the loudest roar of all.