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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2010 Stories by Shea Serrano

• Slim Thug, Texas Takeover, Bun B, Mack 10 Vs. Ice Cube, Rappers on Twitter, Erykah Badu, Z-Ro, Freck Billionaire, Etc.

  published Apr 05, 2010

  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. r Single of the Week: "C... More >>

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  Grammatically Impaired Commenters Defend "Scareface" From Perez Hilton

  published Apr 02, 2010

  Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and, albeit sometimes awkwardly, tie it to a bit of Houston rap. Send tips to introducingliston@gmail.com. rOn Monday,... More >>

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  Y'all Musta Forgot: Big Mello's Bone Hard Zaggin'

  published Apr 01, 2010

  Houston's history is dotted with albums that, fairly or not, have been swept aside. We'll examine them here. Have an album that you think nobody knows about but shouldr Email sheaserrano@gmail.com. B... More >>

• Melissa Savcic, Not Jessica Alba But Both Band And Kickboxing Singer-Songwriter

  published Mar 31, 2010

  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 >>

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  Dirty & Nasty Breaks Down Erykah Badu's "Window Seat" Video... The Naked One

  published Mar 30, 2010

  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 >>

• New Devin, Scarface And Big Pokey Product, The Kanye Abides, Snoop <3s Justin Bieber, Akon Vs. Sri Lanka, Etc.

  published Mar 29, 2010

  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. Unexpected Fubu Advertis... More >>

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  The Best Slap-Fights, Verbal Or Otherwise, In Houston Rap History

  published Mar 26, 2010

  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. rLast we... More >>

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  Y'all Musta Forgot: Scarface's The Fix

  published Mar 25, 2010

  Houston's history is dotted with albums that, fairly or not, have been swept aside. We'll examine them here. Have an album that you think nobody knows about but shouldr Email sheaserrano@gmail.com. Sc... More >>

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  Self-Proclaimed "8 Bit Bitch" MC Router, First Lady Of Nerdcore, Talks Mad Shit About Video-Game Groupies

  published Mar 24, 2010

  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 >>

• Big Rip of Amen Recordz Breaks Down The Convenient-Store CD Economy

  published Mar 23, 2010

  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: Big Pokey, Bun, Trae, Jeezy, Z-Ro, Ice Cube, Waka Flocka, Dame Grease, Jay-Z & Jack White, Lil Flip, Etc.

  published Mar 22, 2010

  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. "Hey, Remember Thatr" S... More >>

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  Aftermath: The Black Eyed Peas Smell Like Entertainment At RodeoHouston

  published Mar 19, 2010

  7:56 p.m.: After puttering back and forth for 30 minutes, we're finally on a service elevator to get up to the press box. The elevator attendant says she just saw Fergie. She says she was "short and ... More >>

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  Y'all Musta Forgot: Odd Squad's Fadanuff Fa Erybody

  published Mar 18, 2010

  Houston's history is dotted with albums that, fairly or un, have been swept aside. We'll examine them here. Have an album that you think nobody knows about but shouldr Email sheaserrano@gmail.com. Odd... More >>

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  Artist Of The Week: Partying Beaumont-Style With Hellbilly Hellions The U-Joints

  published Mar 17, 2010

  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 >>

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  Ask A Rapper: Paul Wall Tells All On The Chamillionaire Reunion, His New Album And Budding Acting Career

  published Mar 16, 2010

  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 >>

• Lil' Flip, Devin the Dude, Texas Board of Education vs. Hip-Hop, Wu-Tang Clan, Death Row Records, Z-Ro, Dr. Dre, Etc.

  published Mar 15, 2010

  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. Anti-Single of the Week... More >>

• Five Spot: Five Obscure UGK Features, With Downloadable Links

  published Mar 12, 2010

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

• Y'all Musta Forgot: Slim Thug's Already Platinum

  published Mar 11, 2010

  Houston's history is dotted with albums that, fairly or not, have been swept aside. We'll examine them here. Have an album that you think nobody knows about but shouldr Email sheaserrano@gmail.com. Sl... More >>

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  Artist Of The Week: Saxophonist Stephen Richard Debunks 5 Jazz Stereotypes

  published Mar 10, 2010

  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 Rap Group: Galveston's Them Island Bois On "Stanky Legg," Their Own "Johnny Bravo" And Other Dance-Rap Tracks

  published Mar 09, 2010

  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: Troublesum, Limp Bizkit & Paul Wall, Rap-A-Lot's Mike Dean, Miley Chopped & Screwed, Beyonce, Z-Ro And More

  published Mar 08, 2010

  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. r Single of the Week: "I... More >>

• Five Spot: Odds and Ends For The Weekend With Paul Wall, Z-Ro, Trae, Flip, Devin And Preemo

  published Mar 05, 2010

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

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  Y'all Musta Forgot: H.I.S.D.'s The District

  published Mar 04, 2010

  Houston's history is dotted with albums that, fairly or not, have been swept aside. We'll examine them here. Have an album that you think nobody knows about but shouldr Email sheaserrano@gmail.com. r ... More >>

• Artist Of The Week: Wall With One Side's Alpha-Centaurian... Oh Hell, Just Read It

  published Mar 03, 2010

  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 Some Rappers: What Do Houston's ATW MCs Know About Hockeyr

  published Mar 02, 2010

  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 >>