Atlanta-based rapper Ludacris has caused quite a stir in his hometown. And with the debut album, "Back For the First Time," the rest of the hip hop community will find out what Atlanta heads have known for a while.

Originally titled "Incognegro," "Back For the First Time," was released independently and will be re released by media giant Def Jam as the first record on its new Def Jam South imprint with additional production by Atlanta based producers Organized Noize, Jerrnaine Dupri and Timbaland.

Followers of artists like Timbaland have heard him rip the mic on guest spots. He appeared on "Phat Rabbit" from Tim's "Life from the Basement." He has also worked with Dallas Austin and DJ Nabs.