Houston's history is dotted with albums that, fairly or un, have been swept aside. We'll examine them here. Have an album that you think nobody knows about but should? Email sheaserrano@gmail.com.... Continue reading "Y'all Musta Forgot: Odd Squad's Fadanuff Fa Erybody" >
[Ed. Note: We temporarily interrupt our real-time SXSW coverage to give you something else to read about for one of the last times this week.] Richmond and Rosenberg are tough places to describe,... Continue reading "Behind the Lyrics: Bunz is Twin City's Lifeline to Houston Hip-Hop " >
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 ... Continue reading "Ask A Rapper: Paul Wall Tells All On The Chamillionaire Reunion, His New Album And Budding Acting Career" >
"Illegal aliens come from all over the world, not just from the hole in the fence in San Diego." - George Lopez, "Corazon," on BRWN BFLO's self-titled album. Rocks Off gets lots of thank-you not... Continue reading "BRWN BFLO Is Ballsy; Preemo's Concrete Dreams Passes the Time" >
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. Anti-Single of the ... Continue reading "Lil' Flip, Devin the Dude, Texas Board of Education vs. Hip-Hop, Wu-Tang Clan, Death Row Records, Z-Ro, Dr. Dre, Etc." >
This past Monday was International Women's Day, and this week commemorates women and the issues that impact their lives. So it was probably important to get a woman in The Hot Seat. The first lad... Continue reading "The Hot Seat: Pro-Choice, Pro-Flirting, Carolyn Rodriguez Is As Real As It Gets " >
Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and, albeit sometimes awkwardly, tie it to a bit of Houston rap. It's five videos and occasional cussing. Send tip... Continue reading "Five Spot: Five Obscure UGK Features, With Downloadable Links " >
Houston's history is dotted with albums that, fairly or not, have been swept aside. We'll examine them here. Have an album that you think nobody knows about but should? Email sheaserrano@gmail.com... Continue reading "Y'all Musta Forgot: Slim Thug's Already Platinum " >
We're always scouring the Internet for videos that'll help give listeners of hip-hop an appreciation for the work put into making a track, mixtape or album, or provide aspiring artists some helpf... Continue reading "Monday Mix Bag: Backstage With DJ Flea, Lucky Luciano Protege Lil Koo Puts Freeport on the Map " >
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... Continue reading "Turning The Screw: Troublesum, Limp Bizkit & Paul Wall, Rap-A-Lot's Mike Dean, Miley Chopped & Screwed, Beyonce, Z-Ro And More" >
We met Preemo, also starring in today's Five Spot, for the first time a few weeks ago. He's a real nice guy and delivered a really strong eight bars for the Houston Press Mic Pass (coming soon). ... Continue reading "Preemo Might Be Slept On, But He Says the Alarm Clock is About to Go Off" >
Welcome back to Five Spot. Every Friday, we'll examine a recent bit of music news and, albeit sometimes awkwardly, tie it to a bit of Houston rap. It's five videos and occasional cussing. Send tip... Continue reading "Five Spot: Odds and Ends For The Weekend With Paul Wall, Z-Ro, Trae, Flip, Devin And Preemo" >
Houston's history is dotted with albums that, fairly or not, have been swept aside. We'll examine them here. Have an album that you think nobody knows about but should? Email sheaserrano@gmail.com... Continue reading "Y'all Musta Forgot: H.I.S.D.'s The District" >
Back in the day when we were teenagers in the hood, there was this guy with a really great personality who would come to our door once a month with brand new store merchandise. We're talking abou... Continue reading "Monday Mix Bag: A Mike Pass In Atlanta, New Felony Video And Some Wal-Mart Confessions" >
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:... Continue reading "Turning The Screw: Guerilla Foco Clan, Z-Ro, Devin, Lots Of Bun, Kid Cudi, Juvenile And More" >
You remember Northside rapper Coast, right? Of course you do. We did a write up on him a few months back and we have to say his blog received probably some of the most heartfelt comments since we... Continue reading "In a Dream World, Coast Plays the Guitar and Cares About People 15 Hours Away More Than He Does Those 150 Trillion Light-Years Away" >
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 in... Continue reading "Five Spot: New Shit From Swishahouse, B L A C K I E, Cham & J-Dawg, Hash Brown And Trae" >
Houston's history is dotted with albums that, fairly or not, have been swept aside. We'll examine them here. Have an album that you think nobody knows about but should? Email sheaserrano@gmail.com... Continue reading "Y'all Musta Forgot: Lil' O's Da Fat Rat Wit Da Cheeze, Featuring Destiny's Child" >
There are lots of "what ifs" in Houston hip-hop, too many if you ask Rocks Off. What if Pimp C lived? What if South Park Mexican and Bing didn't get incarcerated? You could play "fill in the blan... Continue reading "Behind The Lyrics: Trails, Taking the "What Ifs" Out Of Houston Hip-Hop " >
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... Continue reading "Ask A Rapper: Uzoy On Some Absolutely Awful Rapper Names" >
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Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris (Explicit)
CHROMATICS "INTO THE BLACK"
Crystalfilm
Childish Gambino - Heartbeat
St. Vincent - 'Cheerleader'
A-Trak - "Round of Applause" / "Where My Money At" (MP3 Download)
Diplo - "Climax" (MP3 Stream)
Out This Week 2/14
Sleigh Bells: ‘Reign of Terror’ full album stream
Jackback Feat. David Guetta & Nicky Romero – Wild One Two
