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

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  Artist of the Week: Proud Member of the "Overeducated Underclass" The Cocker Spaniels

  published Jan 27, 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: 2 Man Army's Praphecy Talks Nelly, Tribe, Arrested Development and Journey

  published Jan 26, 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 >>

• Turning the Screw: Bun B, Z-Ro, LeBron, Prince, Ice Cube, The Kanye, Aziz Ansari, Omarion, Waka Flocka Flame (Just Read), Ja Rule and More

  published Jan 25, 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. Single of the Week: "O.... More >>

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  Five Spot: In Which We Needlessly Prolong Our "Feud" With the GRIT Boys... and Post 5 New MP3s

  published Jan 22, 2010

  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. 2: UGK's Ridin' Dirty

  published Jan 21, 2010

  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: Why You Should Care About Modern-Rockers Raging Apathy

  published Jan 20, 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: H-Kane Explains Proper Diss Procedure, Demonstrates on Chronicle

  published Jan 19, 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 >>

• Aftermath: Bun B's "Houston 4 Haiti" Relief Concert at Warehouse Live

  published Jan 19, 2010

  r5:55 p.m.: One of the things I like most about Warehouse Live is how professional and courteous the door staff is. My favorite is how they do that thing where you walk up to them and smile an... More >>

• Turning the Screw: Lil' Flip and Bun B Help Haiti, Jay-Z & Beyonce, Trae & Soulja Boy, Chamillionaire, Wyclef, DJ Clue and Funkmaster Flex and More

  published Jan 18, 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. Single of the Week: "Fe... More >>

• Five Spot: Trae's Brother Jay'Ton's Got It by Tha Ton Mixtape

  published Jan 15, 2010

  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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  Aftermath: Goodie Mob at House of Blues, With a Completely Unexpected Bun B Cameo

  published Jan 15, 2010

  r9:25 p.m.: Standing in line to pick up tickets with the photographer, Bun B happens to walk up right behind us. (The Bun B Law of Inevitability is infallible.) I turn around and tell him hello ... More >>

• The H-Town Countdown, No. 3: Scarface's The Diary

  published Jan 14, 2010

  Roughly 84,000 rap albums that 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 >>

• Artist of the Week: Cum On Feel the Noiz with DOGGEBI

  published Jan 13, 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-Related Underground Mixtape DVD Show: Pitch Control TV

  published Jan 12, 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: Bun B, Cham, The Box, Trae, Jay'Ton, Lloyd Banks, Kid-n-Play, Kurupt, NBA Jam, Diddy, 9th Wonder, Snoop, RZA and More

  published Jan 11, 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. Single of the Week: "On... More >>

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  Five Spot: The Kanye Is Not Going To Act Like A Dick In 2010... Until He Does

  published Jan 08, 2010

  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: We Interrupt This Countdown to Bring You Some Basketball/Rap Metaphors

  published Jan 07, 2010

  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: Soundtrack-Ready Alt-Folk Quintet Red November

  published Jan 06, 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: New Houstonian EX-L Eazy on How HAM! His New Hometown Is

  published Jan 05, 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: Bertell, Skillz, Diddy, Teddy Riley, Kid Sister, The Kanye, Cudi, Raekwon, Reflection Eternal and More

  published Jan 04, 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. Single of the Week: "Sh... More >>

• Five Spot: So-Called "Kingofdasouth" T.I. Bursts Out of Jail

  published Jan 01, 2010

  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 >>