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

• Aftermath: Common and The Roots Crew's Private Engagment at the Corinthian, With Special Guests (Cough, "Nite and Day")

  published Oct 06, 2009

  9:10 p.m.: We pull up to the front of The Corinthian and hand the car off to the valet. He says, "It's $20 plus tip." Oh, so it's $20, thenr Got it. Thanks. 9:20 p.m.: Common just walked in. He's way... More >>

• Turning The Screw: Z-Ro, Cham, Plies, 50 Cent, The Kanye, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, DJ Mr. Magic, Fabolous, T-Pain, The Undergods and more.

  published Oct 05, 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: "Ha... More >>

• Aftermath: John Legend (Pre-ACL) at Verizon Wireless Theater - Hey, Better Late Than Never

  published Oct 05, 2009

  [Ed. Note: We temporarily interrupt our postmortem ACL coverage to bring you this review of John Legend's show at Verizon Wireless Theater last Wednesday.] 9:03 p.m.: So we're here at Verizon Wireles... More >>

• Five Spot: Whatever Happened to Z-Ro's New Albumr Well, We'll Tell You...

  published Oct 02, 2009

  Welcome back to The 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.rOkay, let... More >>

• The H-Town Countdown, No. 17: South Park Mexican's Never Change

  published Oct 01, 2009

  Roughly 84,000 rap albums have been released in Houston since 1989. We're counting down the 25 best of all time every Thursday. Got a problem with the listr Shove it. Just kidding. Friendship. Email i... More >>

• Artist of the Week: Neo-Soul Death Match Participant Michele Thibeaux

  published Sep 30, 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 >>

• Ask a Rapper: Summertime Johnny on Why Gangster Rap Is a Cop-Out

  published Sep 29, 2009

  The hip-hop world is a less than sensible place -lots of times, you're even required to clarify when bad means bad and when bad means good- so once a week we're going to get with a rapper and ask them... More >>

• Meridian Primed

  published October 1, 2009

  You're probably gonna wanna sit down for this. The Roman Catholic Church, the governing religious body for about one-sixth of the world's... More >>

• Turning the Screw: ESG, Drake, Sach O & Kid Cudi, Wale, Jay-Z, Rakim, Birdman, The Kanye, Warren G, KB da Kidnapa, etc.

  published Sep 28, 2009

  Welcome back to Turning the Screw, Rocks Off's weekly round up of rap and hip-hop news. It probably won't rhyme. Email tips to sheaserrano@gmail.com. Single of the Week: "Smoke On," ESG Wire to Wire ... More >>

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  Five Spot: In Which We Recant A Few of the Japes We've Enjoyed at Paul Wall's Expense

  published Sep 25, 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 >>

• The H-Town Countdown, No. 18: Swishahouse's The Day Hell Broke Loose

  published Sep 24, 2009

  Roughly 84,000 rap albums have been released in Houston since 1989. We're counting down the 25 best of all time every Thursday. Got a problem with the listr Shove it. Just kidding. Friendship. Email i... More >>

• Artist of the Week: Self-Proclaimed Genius Rob Jay Deserves Some Street Cred, Dammit

  published Sep 23, 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 >>

• Old Faithful

  published September 24, 2009

  Though the decade seems to have fallen out of favor with the people that make those ironic T-shirts for Urban Outfitters, the '80s were a proper... More >>

• Ask a Rapper: Guerilla Foco Clan on Why We Should All Get Over the White-Rapper Thing

  published Sep 22, 2009

  The hip-hop world is a less than sensible place -lots of times, you're even required to clarify when bad means bad and when bad means good- so once a week we're going to get with a rapper and ask them... More >>

• Turning the Screw: You(genious), Fat Tony vs. Nosaprise, R.I.P. Roc Raida, The Kanye, C-Murder, Lil' Mama, Lil' Wayne, H.I.S.D. & K.O., etc.

  published Sep 21, 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. (Sexy, Spoony) Single o... More >>

• Aftermath: Devin the Dude's Nigh-Interminable "Listening Party" at Warehouse Live

  published Sep 21, 2009

  9:44 p.m.: So we're outside waiting to be let in to the show. Apparently, when a PR person tells you in a few emails and a couple of text messages that your name is on the list and you're all good to ... More >>

• Five Spot: Get Amped, Coughee Brothaz This Weekend

  published Sep 18, 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 >>

• Artist of the Week: Neon Collars

  published Sep 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 t... More >>

• The H-Town Countdown, No. 19: Chamillionaire and Paul Wall's Get Ya Mind Correct

  published Sep 17, 2009

  There are roughly 84,000 rap albums that have been released in Houston since 1989. We're counting down the 25 best of all time. We'll be here every Thursday. Got a problem with the listr Shove it. Jus... More >>

• Ask a Rapper: Lil' Flip - The Leprechaun Returns, Iced-Out as Ever

  published Sep 15, 2009

  The hip-hop world is a less than sensible place -lots of times, you're even required to clarify when bad means bad and when bad means good- so once a week we're going to get with a rapper and ask them... More >>

• The Rebirth of Glitz

  published September 17, 2009

  Within the Houston nightlife experiment, few variables seem to be as underappreciated as the go-go girl. Hers is a thankless job, really, even... More >>

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  Five Spot: A Crap N.O.R.E. Track Reminds Us of Bun B's Better Days

  published Sep 11, 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.r Yesterday, N... More >>

• The H-Town Countdown, No. 20: Z-Ro's The Life of Joseph W. McVey

  published Sep 10, 2009

  Roughly 84,000 rap albums have been released in Houston since 1989. We're counting down the 25 best of all time every Thursday. Got a problem with the listr Shove it. Just kidding. Friendship. Em... More >>

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  Artist of the Week: Bubbly Electro-Rap Princess Shina Rae

  published Sep 09, 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 >>

• Turning the Screw: Chamillionaire, Kid Cudi & Jay-Z, Mike Epps, The Kanye, T.I., Chris Brown, DJ AM, Slim Thug, etc.

  published Sep 08, 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: Cha... More >>