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Marcel P. Black's Ministry Goes In Search of the Black Messiah

By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Feb 11, 2020

“I’m like the last word of mouth rapper left,” said Marcel P. Black, the Baton Rouge-based rapper who has helped make his city pivotal to burgeoning artists in the genre. “I don’t have a whole bunch of followers on Instagram or Twitter but for people who know Marcel P. Black,...

Big Freedia and The Suffers Bounce & Turn Up at the House Of Blues

By Marco Torres

Jan 18, 2020

Big Freedia & The Suffers House Of Blues January 17, 2020 The spirit and magic of New Orleans will always be a part of our identity here in Houston. Even before August 2005, when Hurricane Katrina forced many to relocate west down I-10, our city was already immersed with the...

Megan Thee Stallion Packs the House at White Oak Music Hall

By Carlos Brandon

Dec 4, 2019

On Tuesday night at White Oak Music Hall, Megan Thee Stallion packed the main room of the iconic Houston music venue to capacity and put on a statement of a performance as the main event of Red Bull Presents: Thee Stallion. The concert was hosted by Red Bull in partnership...

Travis Scott Delivers Yet Another Unforgettable Astroworld Festival

By Carlos Brandon

Nov 10, 2019

"The man who left this city with nothing and conquered the world." Dave Chappelle's unexpected appearance on stage at Astroworld Fest to introduce Travis Scott was punctuated by the statement above. A summation of the incredible, improbable rise of a kid from Missouri City, Texas to the pinnacle of the...

10 Things We Learned from #TobeNwigweAtMFAH

By Marco Torres

Sep 15, 2019

How do we measure success? Some would say with money, fame, and connections. Others may argue that success manifests itself through the creation of family and a supportive team. Even without access to Tobe Nwigwe's bank statements and tax returns, we can still clearly state that this particular artist from...

Billyracxx's Latest Video is a Stunning and Unnerving Visual Experience

By Carlos Brandon

Jul 9, 2019

Last month, burgeoning independent rapper and visual artist Billyracxx released the latest visual component to his 2019 eight-track album Religion. The video for the track "12 gauge" is the latest in a slew of 2019 releases and ongoing projects for the enigmatic and unorthodox young artist. "12 Gauge was shot...

Houston Hip Hop Artists to Keep An Eye On

By DeVaughn Douglas

May 24, 2019

The Houston Hip Hop sound has always been felt throughout pop culture but the results of that influence aren’t always reflected in the city. The fingerprints of DJ Screw, UGK, Swishahouse, Rap-A-Lot, and countless others have left an indelible mark on rap and, to a greater extent, music in general...

Travis Scott Brings Astroworld to Toyota Center

By Marco Torres

Feb 14, 2019

Travis Scott The Astroworld Tour Toyota Center February 13, 2019 Somewhere in between a dream and a nightmare, we find the mind of Travis Scott. He is arguably the biggest name in rap at the moment, fresh off appearances at the Super Bowl halftime show and The Grammy Awards, the...

9 Houston Rappers to Follow in 2019

By Carlos Brandon

Jan 17, 2019

In many ways 2018 was a quiet year for Houston hip hop. Sure, we got Astroworld, the career defining album by Mo City's favorite son, along with the nostalgic festival of the same name. We also welcomed break out independent phenom Tobe Nwige into the national spotlight and enjoyed the enduring...

Houston Producer Makes His Mark on Lil Wayne's Tha Carter V

By Carlos Brandon

Oct 12, 2018

In a low-key studio space in the center of East Downtown, Steve O Valdez and Raymond A are working on new music while the muffled sounds of a drum lesson fill the building. The space has a certain charm. Perhaps it's the charm of an independent studio built by a...

Rap Quotes Ride-Along: Touring Houston's Rap-centric Sites with Jay Shells

By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Oct 8, 2018

Treasures, the Galleria-area strip club, is a strange place to be at 8 o’clock on a Sunday morning. It’s my first time there ever and it’s quiet, whatever iniquitous behavior it may have housed mere hours ago now in its rear-view mirror. In my rear-view mirror, I spot a rental...

A Look at Florida Transplant Billyracxx's Unique Brand of Hip Hop

By Carlos Brandon

Sep 25, 2018

In an empty lot on Westheimer, on an overcast Friday evening, Billyracxx is on the phone. He is speaking to the owner of a hydraulically modified slab that Billy coordinated for his video shoot that day. The owner tells him the car ran out of gas on the way over...

Fitzgerald's Sells Property

By David Garrick

Aug 14, 2018

It's finally happened, the longest running live music venue in Houston has been sold. Fitzgerald's, on the corner of White Oak Boulevard. and Studemont in the Heights, is now owned by an investment group. After more than 40 years in the live concert business, what the future holds for the...

Houston Press Singles Club: Tee Vee, Lera Lynn, So, so

By David Garrick

Aug 14, 2018

This week the club gets richer with new tracks from Tee Vee, Secret Sands, Lera Lynn, From Beyond and So,so. While we appreciate you subscribing to this playlist, we remind you to visit these artists in their respected artist shops or when they perform so that they can keep the...

Telephone Line: The Best Houston Music of The Week

By David Garrick

Aug 8, 2018

On deck this week, plenty of entertaining options from Jeff Lynne's ELO, Vacationer, Ski Mask The Slump God, and Walker Lukens will all be on hand while locals like The Prettybads, Alone On The Moon, and Gio Chamba will round things out. Tonight you can begin with the folk pop...

Tobe Nwigwe's The Originals May be the Most Creative Project in Hip Hop

By Carlos Brandon

Aug 6, 2018

"Labels are calling us now," Jeff Idehen explains, "asking how we manage to put these videos out every week, " Jeff is Tobe Nwigwe's childhood best friend. Though the pair would say they're brothers. Idehen, a Rice Business grad who quit a promising career in finance to work with Tobe full-time,...

Houston Press Singles Club: Jason James, Jesse Dayton, Cactus Flowers

By David Garrick

Jul 31, 2018

This edition of the Singles Club will add plenty of tunes to get your head boppin' and your feet tapping. Tracks from Jason James, To Whom It May, Jesse Dayton, Max Flinn and Cactus Flowers will all get added. While we appreciate that you check out these acts and subscribe...

Last Girl: The Best Houston Music of The Week

By David Garrick

Jul 25, 2018

Sets from Soccer Mommy, Turnpike Troubadours, Royce Da 5'9", Rich Homie Quan will be in Houston this week while locals like Mockingbird Brother, Astragal will round things out. Tonight you can get started at Spruce Goose when the psych pop of Austin's Food Group swing by to perform. These guys...

Houston Press Singles Club: Black Kite, Rome Hero Foxes, Perseph One

By David Garrick

Jul 17, 2018

In this edition of the Houston Press Singles Club, we'll get to experience plenty of new songs while also looking at some tracks that may have been overlooked. New bangers from Black Kite, MiddleChild, Rome Hero Foxes, Funeral Horse, and Perseph One will all get added to the list. While...

Idle Worship: The Best Houston Music of The Week

By David Garrick

Jul 11, 2018

There's plenty of happenings around town this week while we all brave the hot weather. Performances from Paramore, Deafheaven, The Donkeys and more will all be here while locals like Deep Cuts, Bombon and more will round things out. Tonight you can get started at The Secret Group when Philadelphia...

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