Archie Eversole remembered for bringing spirit to Atlanta with ‘We ready’ theme

ATLANTA – For Atlanta rapper Archie Eversole, “We Prepared” was greater than only a tune, it was a lifestyle.

“Archie, I’ve by no means seen him low vitality. He was simply all the time a ball of vitality,” stated Mz. Shyneka kind Streetz 94.5.

Mz. Shyneka stated she met Eversole at a buddy’s cookout greater than 15 years in the past.

“We had been having a great time and I used to be like, ‘Yo, he’s so foolish.’ He was only a actually enjoyable, loving particular person,” she recalled.

Eversole handed away earlier this month after police stated his brother shot him March 25. Many within the Atlanta neighborhood have expressed shock over his sudden loss.

“I am actually, actually at a lack of phrases. I’m attempting to take this in as a result of that is such a serious loss,” stated Mz. Shyneka. 

Eversole launched “We Prepared” in 2002 and it rapidly grew to become a ubiquitous anthem for athletes at each stage.

“I do not know if that tune ever has a shelf life. You recognize, it does deliver goosebumps,” stated Bem Joiner, co-founder of Atlanta Influences Every part.

Years later, the tune grew to become much more widespread after Atlanta United partnered with Eversole and adopted it as their very own.

“You hardly ever get one other likelihood and he knew that that is what that was,” stated Joiner. “He knew it was a particular alternative and he went for it.” 

Joiner stated working with Atlanta United helped Eversole broaden his fan base and his outlook. 

“Utilizing his model and his music to unite individuals nonetheless that might occur was one thing that Atlanta United helped shift his focus towards,” stated Joiner. 

Pals stated Eversole and his music will all the time be remembered. 

“If we formally had an Atlanta Corridor of Fame, he would positively be in it,” stated Mz. Shyneka.