August 9, 2009

LeToya performs in Cleveland.


August 4, 2009

The OG version of “Still Tippin’” featuring Slim Thug and Chamillionaire. King Koopa was nasty on this.

[Props to @rappublicist for unearthing this gem]


Ends - Show Me the Money Freestyle


July 30, 2009
[Flash 9 is required to listen to audio.]

Some of Houston’s best kept secret putting their skills on display.


July 29, 2009

Pics: Kritikal and DeAndre Wright at 410 Lounge

DeAndre Wright

Houston singer DeAndre Wright

Speez (far right) is the mastermind behind Paul Wall’s “Girl” and “Got Plex”

Kritikal and DeAndre Wright at the 410 Lounge in Houston

Photos © Rizoh


July 28, 2009

B L A C K I E

B L A C K I E

B L A C K I E crowd-surfing

B L A C K I E crowd-surfing

The crowd outside Dean's Clothing

The crowd outside Dean's Clothing

Kam Franklin of Heptic Skeptic

Kam Franklin of Heptic Skeptic

Heptic Skeptic rocks the stage

Heptic Skeptic rocks the stage

Runaway Sun

Runaway Sun

The Tontons

The Tontons

The Houston Press Music Awards showcase was held on July 26th, 2009. The event presented many of this year’s Press Awards nominees with one last chance to make their case before voters. I managed to catch 7 artists, including B L A C K I E, the Tontons, Heptic Skeptic, Runaway Sun (by far the best performance), and the Mackenzies. This is my photo recap.

All photos © Rizoh


Nice guys always finish last? Not if fast rising Houston rappers the Nice Guys have anything to do with it. Consider them Houston’s version of the Cool Kids — hip, fresh, and alternative. Peep their promo clip above and head over to their blog to learn more.


All the Houston Hip-Hop News You Can Use

Turning the Screw: Chamillionaire & Z-Ro, UGK, Slim Thug, Trae Day, Chris Brown, Meth & Red, Diddy, MCA, O.G. Style and More. [Rocks Off]


July 27, 2009

Chamillionaire - Show Me The Money

I’m not sure where this came from, but it sounds like an intro to Cham’s new album or whatever he’s working on these days.

Chamillionaire - Show Me The Money


If Houston is to ever regain its hegemony of hip-hop, it’s going to require a collective effort.

Rizoh