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- 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.”
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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 ...
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Aug 9, 2023 · 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.
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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Dec 15, 2023 · After some opening words from Mayor Sylvester Turner—who declared that day, Dec. 13, as Houston Hip-Hop Day—Bun and Donnie brought on the first panel to discuss Houston hip-hop in the ’80s.
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 ...
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.”