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Geto Boys. The Geto Boys, as developed and produced by James Prince, would become Houston’s first nationally recognized hip-hop group, on the strength of the group’s signature song, 1991’s “Mind Playing Tricks on Me.”
Aug 1, 2023 · How Houston became the self-sustaining heart of Texas rap. Travis Scott, UGK, Megan Thee Stallion and Geto Boys. Collage by Jackie Lay / NPR. As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping...
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The story of Houston’s first bona fide rap label, Rap-A-Lot Records, and the legendary group it spawned starts with this twelve-inch single about “Girls hounding homeboys all day...
Aug 31, 2013 · To this day, '80s labels like Rap-A-Lot Records promote acclaimed Houston artists like Z-Ro, Devin the Dude and Juvenile on the national stage. In October, Bun B will release his much-anticipated ...
Jul 7, 2023 · While much was made about hip-hop’s east coast and west coast sounds, Houston left its own mark on it, most famously through “chopped and screwed” music developed by artists like DJ Screw and Bun B, among others. In the audio above, we discuss 50 years of hip-hop with John Guess, the CEO of The Houston Museum of African American Culture.
Aug 10, 2023 · Houston's hip-hop community celebrates 50 years of hip-hop and the city's best releases. As hip-hop marks its 50th anniversary, these Houston artists and more name their favorite albums, singles ...
Aug 9, 2023 · Geto Boys - "Do It Like a G.O." (1989) Houston's first rap song is believed to be legendary Johnny Guitar Watson's 1981 attempt at rap, "Telephone Bill,” but it wasn't until the late ’80s that Houston became the state’s rap epicenter thanks largely to the legendary Rap-A-Lot label.
