City of Music

New Music From Houston Artists, January 1-7

New sounds from Bun B and Tobe Nwigwe, plus alternative pop from John Allen Stephens.

01/07/2022 By Shelby Stewart

MUSICIAN PROFILE

Rapper Kari Faux Finds Her Truth in the South

The Little Rock, Arkansas-born artist wants you to know that she is here to stay.

01/06/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Musician Profile

Mental Health is the Motive for Rising Star Monaleo

Monaleo got her first taste of rapping when she took her younger brother to a recording studio for his birthday in 2019.

01/03/2022 By Shelby Stewart

A Legacy

In Loving Memory of DJ Screw

After more than 20 years since his untimely passing, multiple projects addressing his legacy go mainstream.

12/29/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

Culture

An In-Depth Look on Slab Culture in Houston

A magnified look on the southern subculture of auto-enthusiasm featuring extended wire wheels.

12/28/2021 By Carlos Brandon

Q & A

Get to Know Houston’s Underground Rap Queen, Amber London

Amber London shares her introduction to the hip-hop game, and what to expect next.

12/20/2021 By Quinn Foster

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, December 11-17

New music from KenTheMan, Rich O'Toole, Sally Sossa, and more.

12/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Minty Fresh

Tobe Nwigwe Brings a 'Monumintal' Show to 713 Music Hall

Along with his wife, Fat, and DJ Big Reeks, the artist's The Monumintal Tour made its last tour stop in Houston.

12/14/2021 By Marco Torres Photography by Marco Torres

Shop Til You Drop

Houston's Hip Hop Vintage Flea Market Keeps Growing

After taking the Vintage Hip Hop Flea Market on the road in Texas, it returns to 8th Wonder Brewery.

12/03/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

Music

Texas Music Stars Shine In the 2022 Grammy Award Nominations

Megan Thee Stallion, Robert Glasper and Tauren Wells are among the Houston nominees.

12/01/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Northside Worldwide

Tattoo Artist's Unique Style Fuels Her Blossoming Rap Career

Meet Ghetto Princess, the bilingual rapper from the city's Northside.

11/26/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bayou City Musicology

8 Classic Rap Songs Every Houstonian Should Know

If you really love H-Town you can recite lyrics to at least one of these hits.

11/19/2021 By Quinn Foster

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, November 13-19

This week, Houston artists Kayy Kilo, BBY Kodie and Lil O released brand new projects.

11/19/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Culture

Rap-A-Lot Records CEO J-Prince Squashes the Beef Between Drake and Kanye West

The two posed together alongside Houston rap mogul J. Prince at Drake's home in Toronto.

11/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Comedy

Review: Chingo Bling 's 'Freedom of Speech' Comedy Tour at Houston Improv

Although the former rapper has been known to support conservative views on social media, his best comedy doesn't rely on politics.

11/09/2021 By Chris Vognar

Music

Maxo Kream Carries the Weight Of The World On Third Album

The new album follows his 2019 mainstream debut, Brandon Banks.

10/19/2021 By Shelby Stewart

MUSIC

New Music From Houston Artists, October 9-15

This week's picks include a new EP from KenTheMan, a single from Hayes Carll and features from Mike Jones and Lil' Flip.

10/15/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Music

16 Years Later, Bun B's Debut Album 'Trill' Is Still a Southern Staple

The Texas rap legend shifted Southern hip-hop with his first solo project.

10/15/2021 By Shelby Stewart Edited by Amarie Gipson

Singing from the heart

New Music From Houston Artists This Week, September 25 - October 1

This week's music offerings include country ballads, R&B deep cuts, and some upbeat rap songs.

10/01/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Living donor

Rap Pioneer Scarface Receives Life Saving Kidney Transplant

The entertainer's son Chris Jordan, was his donor.

09/24/2021 By Shelby Stewart