Email Author Shea Serrano

Awards

• 2012 - Best of the West/First Amendment Funding, Inc., published February 10, 2011

  "Getting Past the Bouncer"

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2009 Stories by Shea Serrano

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  Artist of the Week: Caretta Bell

  published Apr 01, 2009

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• Slim Thug Breaks a Four-Year Dry Spell on Sophomore LP Boss of All Bosses

  published April 2, 2009

  Intimidation. Definition: To frighten into submission or compliance. Application: Sitting on Slim Thug's couch. It's a... More >>

• Spitten King: Gold Room EP

  published April 2, 2009

  Houston's Scottie Spitten is a very talented, very creative MC. He flaunts a monochromatic yet sporadic flow, recognized most often by... More >>

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  Turning the Screw: K-Rino, Nosaprise, Method Man, T.I., Devin the Dude, Trick Daddy, Flo Rida, The Kanye, Jim Jones, Botany Boyz and More

  published Mar 30, 2009

  Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies. Single of the Week: K-R... More >>

• Five Spot: Flipperace Is Magically Delicious

  published Mar 27, 2009

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and, sometimes awkwardly, tie it to a bit of Houston rap. It's five videos and occasional cussing. Send tips to introd... More >>

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  Artist of the Week: Matt Harlan

  published Mar 25, 2009

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• Skybar's Saturday-Night R&B "Party With A View"

  published March 26, 2009

  On any given Saturday evening, even if you've never seen his face before, you can usually tell which of the 200 or so patrons inside of... More >>

• Turning The Screw: Spitten King, Paul Wall, The Kanye, KiD CuDi, Steve Lobel, Common, Weezy, Rick Ross, Pastor Troy, Mos Def, Grand Puba, The Chuck E. Cheese Conspiracy

  published Mar 23, 2009

  Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies. Single of the Week: ... More >>

• Five Spot: Slim Thug is Back

  published Mar 20, 2009

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and list five reasons why it's either brilliant or dumb-assed. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Numerous ema... More >>

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  Artist of the Week: O Pioneers!!!

  published Mar 18, 2009

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• Sunday Night Blues in Mr. Gino's Salt-of-the-Earth Lounge

  published March 19, 2009

  "Nigh-teensehemtythree." That's approximately how Eugene Chevis, owner of Mr. Gino's Lounge (7306 Cullen), answers when asked... More >>

• Turning the Screw: Famous & Trouble Sum, Solange Knowles, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, The Kanye, Trick Daddy, Bill Clinton, Thom Yorke, J-Dilla, Geto Boys and More

  published Mar 16, 2009

  Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies. Single of the Week "Po... More >>

• Five Spot: Pimp C Was Pretty Good

  published Mar 13, 2009

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and list five reasons why it's either brilliant or dumb-assed. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. So we we... More >>

• Artist of the Week: JUZCOZ

  published Mar 11, 2009

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• Washington Avenue's upscale but low-key Pandora Lounge

  published March 12, 2009

  Let's be clear about one thing: If given the opportunity, we would absolutely punch Christian Audigier in the nose. Audigier is a... More >>

• Bam, It's Kam!

  published March 12, 2009

  The first time Chatter heard Kam Franklin was about 11 months ago. She was then an emerging vocalist with a gift for traversing musical genres,... More >>

• Turning the Screw: G.R.I.T Boys, Coolio, Nas, Eminem, Tupac, Lil' Kim, Chris Brown, R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg, Scarface and More

  published Mar 09, 2009

  Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies. Single of the Week ... More >>

• Five Spot: Lil Jared Is Doper Than Most Kid Rappers

  published Mar 06, 2009

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and list five reasons why it's either brilliant or dumb-assed. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. As set for... More >>

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  Artist of the Week: Ozeal and the Eulypians

  published Mar 04, 2009

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• K-Rino: The Blood Doctrine

  published March 5, 2009

  We say this without irony, sarcasm, hyperbole or qualifier: K-Rino is a genius — but not a rapper who happens to be a genius, a genius... More >>

• Turning the Screw: OG Ron C, Bun B, "5000" Watts, DMX, The Kanye, Rihanna/Chris Brown, Big HAWK and More

  published Mar 02, 2009

  Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies. Single of the Week: ... More >>

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  Five Spot: You Know His Name

  published Feb 27, 2009

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and list five reasons why it's either brilliant or dumb-assed. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. How's th... More >>

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  Artist of the Week: Guitars

  published Feb 25, 2009

  Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist ... More >>

• Valentine's Night at Ernie's on Banks

  published February 26, 2009

  Few places are less romantic than a sports bar. If we had to guess, we'd say The Bog of Eternal Stench from Labyrinth is probably one. And... More >>

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  Turning the Screw: Kyle Hubbard, Rihanna, Diddy, T.I., MF DOOM, 50 Cent, Flo Rida, Mims, Luke, Lil Flip and More

  published Feb 23, 2009

  Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly rap post. It probably won't rhyme, at least most of the time. E-mail tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. Thanks, homies. Single of the Wee... More >>