LA The Goat has had a year that most new artists can only dream of. After an opportune freestyle, hopping on Jermaine Dupri’s “Money Ain’t A Thang” instrumental, the Tampa Bay-bred star would soon find himself in a familiar place for a long line of young stars throughout hip-hop’s history. Inking a deal with Dupri’s So So Def, however, is only the first step in a promising road toward success for the young rapper. Advertisement Equipped with a consistent ear for what he identifies as the “classic sound,” LA The Goat has quickly surpassed his surroundings, releasing a well-received