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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  Ask a Rapper: Scooby of G.R.I.T. Boys Gives Us the Three Greatest Houston Rap Groups Ever, Including His Own

  published Sep 08, 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 >>

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  Five Spot: Cypress Hill Is Back, If You Need Another Reason to Get Baked

  published Sep 04, 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.rNext mont... More >>

• The H-Town Countdown, No. 21: Ganksta NIP's South Park Psycho

  published Sep 03, 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: Strictly for the Ladies, TILL Will Break You Off

  published Sep 02, 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 >>

• Mindfreak

  published September 3, 2009

  J.R. Rosenstein, a tall, crazy-eyed member of local rock band My Own I who's currently hanging out at far west Houston's Blue Door (11124... More >>

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  Ask A Rapper: Grammy-Winning Electro-Songbird T-Pain

  published Sep 01, 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 th... More >>

• Turning the Screw: New Trae and G.R.I.T. Boys, R.I.P. DJ AM, Kings of Leon Remixed, Jay Z vs. Rush Limbaugh, Uncut Pimp C, etc.

  published Aug 31, 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: Tra... More >>

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  High-Fiving T-Pain, Wondering Why We Can't Quit Plies' "Plenty Money"

  published Aug 28, 2009

  [Note: Thursday night T-Pain, Wale and DJ MOS performed a private concert at downtown nightclub Venue. Our man Shea Serrano was on the red carpet and inside.] r 9:17 p.m.: Yo, the PR camp from Heineke... More >>

• Five Spot: We Are Totally In the Tank for T-Pain

  published Aug 28, 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. 22: Big Hawk's H.A.W.K.

  published Aug 27, 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 >>

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  Artist of the Week: Drop Those Panties, It's My Own I

  published Aug 26, 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 >>

• Roman Holiday

  published August 27, 2009

  JUZCOZ just got off the stage at its EP release party at Isis Houston (1010 Prairie), one of downtown's newer night spots. The... More >>

• Ask a Rapper: Brew of Dark Sunz and Lower Life Form, "We're All Hustling"

  published Aug 25, 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 th... More >>

• Turning the Screw: Clinton Sparks, Bun B & Slim Thug, More Bun B, Jazzy Jeff, Erykah Badu, Pitbull, Big Mello, etc.

  published Aug 24, 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. (Super, Super Cool) Sin... More >>

• Rick Ross Is Completely Innocent and the Greatest Rapper Alive

  published Aug 21, 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. 23: K-Rino's Time Traveler

  published Aug 20, 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 >>

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  Aftermath: Mos Def at House of Blues

  published Aug 20, 2009

  9:30 p.m.: Just walked in to see the place pretty well filled. Snoop is playing through the speaker system. If you walk into a venue and "Gin and Juice" is playing, you can take that as a sign that y... More >>

• Artist of the Week: D.R.U.M., Who Will Not Be Challenging Moodafaruka to a Texas Death Match

  published Aug 19, 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 >>

• South Park Psycho

  published August 20, 2009

  Ganksta NIP is a scary person. That's really the best way to describe him. He's not some great, physically awe-inspiring specimen. At... More >>

• Hot in Herre

  published August 20, 2009

  Anytime you're in a bar and the person you're talking to reveals a firm stance on anything, immediately argue the contrary. It's hours (or at... More >>

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  Ask a Rapper: Grammy-Winning Mixtape Messiah Chamillionaire

  published Aug 18, 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: Arrest In Trae Day Shootings, More Michael Jackson Exploitation, Who's Getting Slappy and Who's Getting Stabby

  published Aug 17, 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: Pau... More >>

• Five Spot: The Proper Way to Phrase a Cop-Killing Song

  published Aug 14, 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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  The H-Town Countdown, No. 24: Pimp C's Post-Prison Pimpalation

  published Aug 13, 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: Trash-Talking "Booty Truck" Indie-Rockers Giant Princess

  published Aug 12, 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 >>