Hip-Hop History

The Story Behind Houston’s Most Iconic Dance Move

Nearly 30 years after Lil’ Keke released “Southside,” Houstonians still know every move—and the rapper never saw it coming.

05/27/2026 By Erica Cheng

The G.O.A.T.

The Case for Scarface as the Greatest Rapper of All Time

Scarface might have been born here, but the city has never defined his music.

04/20/2026 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

Bonkers

Only in Houston: Celebrity Encounters, Flies, and a Political Coin Flip

All the weirdest, whack-a-doodle news buzzing around town.

07/17/2025 By Erica Cheng

Hip-Hop Lore

713 Day Is Houston’s Annual Citywide Holiday. Thank Rapper Lil' Keke.

Houston’s unofficial July 13 holiday is more than just area code pride—it’s a tribute to the city’s hip-hop legacy and one of its most influential voices.

07/11/2025 By Erica Cheng

Listen Closely

What Sounds Define Such an Eclectic City as Houston?

From zydeco to metal to chopped and screwed, the city’s sound is as sprawling and unexpected as the city itself.

04/18/2025 By Chris Becker

The Must List

Morgan Newton Knows ‘The South Got Something to Say.’ We Should Listen.

The promising young artist’s first foray into multimedia honors the women rappers and Houston icons who inspire her work.

01/14/2025 By Meredith Nudo

HOUSTON STRONG

How to Celebrate 7/13 Day This Year

Concerts, meet-and-greets, and more ways to celebrate the greatest city on Earth

07/07/2022 By Shelby Stewart

MUSIC

New Music From Houston Artists

Houston artists have released all new music just in time for summer.

05/11/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Music

New Music From Houston Artists Released Through March

Sounds from Stereoccult, Hayes Carll, and The Wheel Workers.

03/31/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, January 29 - February 4

A new indie-rock collaboration, punk, and rap.

02/04/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Music

The Pitfalls of Fame Don't Faze BBY Kodie

A new 14-track project channels the Houston-rapper's vision and creativity into a new sound.

02/02/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Photo Essay

Meet Bo Bundy, the Houston Rapper Behind the Viral Hit 'Mi Barrio'

He's been popularizing a new slowed-down form of rap music, often sung in Spanish.

01/27/2022 Photography by Marco Torres By Marco Torres

MUSIC

New Music From Houston Artists, January 15-21

New social justice anthems, rap, and songs that will make you dance.

01/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart

City of Music

New Music From Houston Artists, January 1-7

Smooth R&B, alternative pop, and luxury rap top this week's new music.

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

The former Raider Klan rapper grew up memorizing Screwed Up Click freestyles for her uncle.

12/20/2021 By Quinn Foster

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, December 11-17

Americana, hip-hop and R&B highlight this week's new music.

12/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart