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Bun B, a prominent figure in the rap industry, was born on March 19, 1973. He is a founding member of the influential hip-hop duo UGK. His contributions to the music world have left an indelible mark on the genre, garnering him well-deserved recognition and accolades. As a talented lyricist and producer, Bun B’s impact […]
Houston, Texas has long been recognized as one of the most prominent cities in the Rap and Hip hop industry, producing many prominent artists including the Geto Boys. The group’s second album, Grip It! On That Other Level, was highly anticipated by fans prior to its release on March 12, 1989. This album marked a […]
Scarface released his fourth studio album titled The Untouchable on March 11, 1997. The album, which featured collaborations with popular artists such as Ice Cube, Nas, and Too Short, received critical acclaim for its vivid storytelling that depicted Scarface’s rough upbringing and experiences in the streets. With its intricate wordplay and compelling narratives, “The Untouchable” […]
The Geto Boys’ Till Death Do Us Part, released on March 9, 1993, marked another milestone in the group’s career. After making a name for themselves in the late 80s and early 90s with controversial and hardcore lyrics, the Houston-based group finally achieved mainstream success with their previous album, We Can’t Be Stopped. Till Death […]
Erykah Badu is a Grammy-award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and activist born in Dallas, Texas on February 26, 1971. As a child, she was heavily influenced by the music of her mother, who was a vocalist and flutist, as well as jazz and blues artists such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Billie Holiday. Badu has […]
Making Trouble was the Geto Boys’ first album, released on February 17, 1988, and marked the beginning of their transition from a Houston-area rap group, known as the Ghetto Boys, to one of the most renowned rap groups in the world. It featured contributions from the group’s original members, Willie D, Bushwick Bill, and Scarface, […]
Erykah Badu released her debut album Baduizm on February 11, 1997. The album was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and being certified triple platinum in the United States. It was supported by the singles “On & On” and “Next Lifetime” and produced the hit single “Otherside of the […]
Chad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as one half of the hip-hop duo Underground Kingz (UGK). … [source: Wikipedia]
Richard William Stephen Shaw (December 8, 1966 – June 9, 2019), better known by his stage name Bushwick Bill, was a Jamaican-American rapper. He was a member of the Texas hip-hop group Geto Boys, a group he originally joined as a breakdancer in 1986 as Little Billy. He went on to become one-third of one […]
Chad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as one half of the hip-hop duo Underground Kingz (UGK). Signing to Jive Records in 1992, UGK released their major-label […]
