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Matt Sonzala

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    The Worst Moments from SXSW 2012

    The last few days, Village Voice Media's indefatigable music staff has been regaling you with stories of the best from SXSW 2012. In the midst of these discoveries, we've been culling another list: the worst shit. The acts that ranged from huge bore-fests to downright lame. Below, you'll find our cr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    SXSW: Lil Wayne's YMCMB Showcase At Austin Music Hall

    ​"I believe in three things: I believe in God; I believe that I ain't shit without you, and I believe that I ain't shit without you!" - Lil Wayne to his fans After being shut out of the T.I./B.O.B show at La Zona Rosa by order of the fire marshal, I headed over to see Lil Wayne at the Austin Mu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2011

    Rap Boom Reload: Thanks and So Forth

    ​Every time somebody writes a cover story, there's an accompanying blog post that goes with it, giving some sort of back story or little anecdote or whatever. That's what this is. This week, there will be, including the sidebar, a 4,000-word story in the paper tying what happened with Housto ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2011

    Rappers Onstage: Who's Dramatic Enough For Broadway?

    Some rappers happen to be thoughtful, intelligent people. Every Monday that isn't a national holiday Rocks Off will have some of them here discussing issues relevant to their culture. Have something you've always wanted to ask a rapper? Email sheaserrano@gmail.com. Photo illustration by John Seabor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    We Can't Be Stopped: Best Houston Album Ever Turns 20 Years Old

    ​Today is the 20th anniversary of the release of the Geto Boys' We Can't Be Stopped. It is the most important Houston album of all time. Everyone understands this reflexively, even if they don't understand why they understand that. It has likely been written about more than any other piece o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2011

    SXSW Tour Diary: The Nice Guys

    The Nice GuysThe Nice Guys at Cream Vintage.​Rocks Off is asking a handful of Houston artists to write about their experiences performing at SXSW. Day 1 of SXSW went pretty well, we got on the road to ATX at about 9 a.m. The moment we arrived in Austin we were busy, went straight to the conve ... More >>

  • Music

    February 10, 2011

    Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

    The Nice GuysThe Nice Guys at Cream Vintage.​Rocks Off is asking a handful of Houston artists to write about their experiences performing at SXSW. Day 1 of SXSW went pretty well, we got on the road to ATX at about 9 a.m. The moment we arrived in Austin we were busy, went straight to the conve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    97.9 The Box Declines Comment On Trae Situation

    ​After a couple of days of phone and email tag, Rocks Off was finally able to get in touch with Terri Thomas, program director of 97.9 The Box, regarding the highly rated urban station's reputed ban on everything associated with local rapper Trae tha Truth - songs, mixtapes, in-studio appearances, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2010

    Matt Sonzala's Open Letter To 97.9 The Box: "You Are In The Wrong Here"

    ​ Former Houston Press music listings editor and local hip-hop promoter Matt Sonzala sent Rocks Off and other media outlets an open letter to Houston radio station 97.9 The Box Thursday night. In it, he criticizes the station for its alleged ban of Trae the Truth. The ban, Sonzala says, extends no ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2009

    Catfish Reef: The Rise of Swishahouse

    [Note: this is the second in a series on the origins of Houston rap, to go along with this week's feature on wayward star Mike Jones.]Mike Giglio​As a local hip-hop writer and radio host, Matt Sonzala (also a former Houston Press Music Listings Editor) did what he could to promote Houston rap to a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2009

    Five Spot: Lil Keke's Don't Mess With Texas

    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 introducingliston@gmail.com. Last week we wrote about ESG's Ocean of Funk, which spiraled into an email co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    The Willie D Scam: Read Along As It Goes Down

    Willie D is still cooling his heels in a Federal lock-up as we write this, but there's updates o'plenty. Hair Balls's old buddy Matt Sonzala posted a Willie D round-up on his blog yesterday. To us, the most fascinating link Sonzala unearthed was this one, in which you can document in real time the r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2008

    Turning the Screw: T-Pain & Friends, Pimp C, Asher Roth, Kanye vs. Colbert, Q-Tip, Suge Knight, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Young Jeezy, Paul Wall and More

    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: "Chopped and Screwed" Lil' O, T-Pain and Ludacris Wire To Wire Matt Sonzala et al. paid tribute ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2008

    Tonight: Pimp C Tribute on KPFT's "Damage Control"

    Has it really been a year already? Indeed it has: On December 4, 2007, Port Arthur-born MC and producer Pimp C was found dead in his Hollywood hotel room; the Los Angeles County Coroner listed the cause as a combination of sleep apnea and accidental overdose of codeine-containing cough syrup. To s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2008

    Surpise Surprise: Redman Show Postponed

    Has it really been a year already? Indeed it has: On December 4, 2007, Port Arthur-born MC and producer Pimp C was found dead in his Hollywood hotel room; the Los Angeles County Coroner listed the cause as a combination of sleep apnea and accidental overdose of codeine-containing cough syrup. To s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2008

    Ozone Awards, Tastemaker DJ Contest Headed to Houston

    Has it really been a year already? Indeed it has: On December 4, 2007, Port Arthur-born MC and producer Pimp C was found dead in his Hollywood hotel room; the Los Angeles County Coroner listed the cause as a combination of sleep apnea and accidental overdose of codeine-containing cough syrup. To s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2008

    Building the Perfect Beat

    Has it really been a year already? Indeed it has: On December 4, 2007, Port Arthur-born MC and producer Pimp C was found dead in his Hollywood hotel room; the Los Angeles County Coroner listed the cause as a combination of sleep apnea and accidental overdose of codeine-containing cough syrup. To s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2008

    Accidents Will Happen? Did Apnea and Drank Really Kill Pimp C?

    Has it really been a year already? Indeed it has: On December 4, 2007, Port Arthur-born MC and producer Pimp C was found dead in his Hollywood hotel room; the Los Angeles County Coroner listed the cause as a combination of sleep apnea and accidental overdose of codeine-containing cough syrup. To s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2007

    Damage Control: Pimp C Tribute

    Has it really been a year already? Indeed it has: On December 4, 2007, Port Arthur-born MC and producer Pimp C was found dead in his Hollywood hotel room; the Los Angeles County Coroner listed the cause as a combination of sleep apnea and accidental overdose of codeine-containing cough syrup. To s ... More >>

  • Music

    December 6, 2007

    Sayonara , Matt Sonzala

    Talking SXSW and rap's current malaise with a soon-to-be ex-Houstonian

  • Calendar

    September 27, 2007

    Punky Reggae Party

    Rockbox and HoustonSoReal team up for a night of reggae bands and dancehall DJs

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2007

    This Just In: Rock the Bells Canceled

    Rockbox and HoustonSoReal team up for a night of reggae bands and dancehall DJs

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2007

    365 Days Later

    Rockbox and HoustonSoReal team up for a night of reggae bands and dancehall DJs

  • Music

    March 22, 2007

    South By Southwest 2007

    Stax, Scratch and a host of locals highlight my festival

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2007

    South By Lomax: Part Two

    Stax, Scratch and a host of locals highlight my festival

  • News

    March 8, 2007

    KTRK, License Plate Frames, City Council, Bun B and Google

    KTRK has a "Meet the Rapist!" contest

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2007

    Another Bush Slips in the Polls

    KTRK has a "Meet the Rapist!" contest

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2007

    HouStoned Rocks Mixtape

    KTRK has a "Meet the Rapist!" contest

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2007

    For Your Listening Pleasure

    KTRK has a "Meet the Rapist!" contest

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2007

    Need Something to do This Weekend?

    KTRK has a "Meet the Rapist!" contest

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2007

    Free the Sabbath in the Park 20!

    KTRK has a "Meet the Rapist!" contest

  • News

    October 12, 2006

    Letters to the Editor

    KTRK has a "Meet the Rapist!" contest

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2006

    Best o' tha Blogs

    KTRK has a "Meet the Rapist!" contest

  • News

    September 28, 2006

    Party Boy

    Matt Sonzala puts on Houston rap parties all over the world

  • Music

    July 27, 2006

    Mr. Renfrow Risin'

    A fresh coffeehouse and some familiar radio voices shine new light on the Houston scene

  • Music

    September 8, 2005

    Lyin' Scion

    How deep is this Toyota subsidiary's love of hip-hop?

  • Music

    May 12, 2005

    Bizzy Bone, Phone Home

    A Grammy-winning multiplatinum rapper melts down live on KPFT

  • Music

    March 3, 2005

    White By Whitebread No More

    This year's South By Southwest makes room for plenty of local rap. Why can't our rockers get with the program?

  • Music

    February 3, 2005

    En Fuego

    The Arcade Fire burns Mary Jane's Fat Cat down to the ground; also: Scarface/Geto Boys news and the fate of Mary Jane's

  • Music

    December 16, 2004

    Anarchy in da USA

    Looking for the true spirit of the Ramones? Try going to an underground hip-hop show.

  • News

    August 5, 2004

    ¡Viva H-town!

    Latinos come to the fore in this year's music awards

  • Music

    February 26, 2004

    Medley Fool

    DJ Jester mixes and mashes up Willie Nelson, Ice-T, the Carpenters and LL Cool J

  • Calendar

    January 29, 2004

    Turntable Roundtable

    Hip-hop notables get together to rap about responsibility

  • Music

    September 25, 2003

    Reprogram Your Life

    An omnivorous three-headed DJ monster wants to rewrite your old musical code with hip-hop vibes

  • Calendar

    August 28, 2003

    Can I Get a Witnes?

    DJ Witnes hosts a new hip-hop show on KPFT

  • Calendar

    July 3, 2003

    We're Gonna Get You, Soccer!

    If they want a team, Houstonians have got to represent

  • Calendar

    May 22, 2003

    Kung Fu Fighting

    Catfish shares his arsenal

  • Calendar

    May 8, 2003

    Grudge Match

    The United States faces off with Mexico in Houston

  • Music

    December 12, 2002

    Rap Avengers

    Damage Control brings hip-hop back to Pacifica

  • News

    December 5, 2002

    No Free Meals?

    Plus: Movie Props, Blame the Magnets, Crossed Out

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