: At the time, major media outlets like BET's 106 & Park were initially hesitant to put Lil Jon on stage, relegating the group to the audience until they saw how the records made crowds "lose their minds". Cultural Impact and Legacy
The story of by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz (featuring Pastor Troy) is the story of how a "shouty," aggressive style of club music from Atlanta—known as Crunk —conquered the mainstream . The Blueprint for a Movement Lil Jon - Throw It Up (Bass Boosted)
: The success of tracks like this paved the way for Lil Jon to produce massive hits for artists like Usher ("Yeah!") and Ciara , eventually leading to his icon status in pop culture through Chappelle's Show skits and viral memes. : At the time, major media outlets like
: The genre was defined by "raw energy" and "unapologetic celebration of party culture". : The genre was defined by "raw energy"