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Franchise & Yung x Nick Greer - 3 EP
Published on 2011-11-18 22:00:00
The 3 EP by 3 (Franchise & Yung x Nick Greer)The homies, Franchise & Yung, have teamed up with Nick Greer of Mantis to bring you 3, an EP featuring rhymes from all three artists and production from Franchise and Nick. For the intuitive few that are now asking themselves if the EP's name, 3, is indicative of the fact that there are three of them, I'm happy to report that it is. The project is refreshingly different. 3 takes chances with its sound and overall styling, which results in some fairly [..]
I Got Swag, Because Everybody Needs Toucan Stubs
Published on 2011-11-02 16:06:00
Herman Cain - Everybody Needs Toucan StubsRick Perry - Save A Pretzel For The Gas JetsMitt Romney - Stuff The Ice ChestCheck out all the BadLipReading videos. Shit's hilarious.
The Sunday Soapbox - CQ Muzik & t.h.e. MisFit Crazy 8
Published on 2011-10-16 16:03:00
The Sunday SoapBox by CQ & t.h.e. MisFit Crazy-8The Sunday Soapbox is one of those conceptual projects that works in part because its vision is not over-thought. A mix of honesty and tongue-in-cheek humor, the tape is meant to be a soundtrack to a laid-back Sunday afternoon. Crazy reveals that the entire project was actually recorded in successive Sunday sessions- and one does get some sense of that relaxed Sunday vibe laced throughout it. As different as the two MCs voices, delivery and styles [..]
sOuL - The Unspoken Word
Published on 2011-10-03 14:25:00
Oakland, CA based MC, sOuL just released his newest project, a 7 track EP called The Unspoken Word. We were introduced to the artist through a dope video for the album's single, "I Am You". Check it out below. sOuL - "I Am You"Although perhaps new to most, sOuL has been at it this for a while. In 2002, he released his first album, A World Without End which he recorded in just one day. After another double-sided vinyl release in 2006, 5 years would pass until the debut of his latest work.We sat [..]
Featured Artist: Kim D
Published on 2011-09-01 13:12:00
I randomly stumbled across Kim D's mixtape In My Lane several months back in an intense interweb surfing session. Turns out she had made the move to Houston from Tallahassee, Florida just four days earlier. A minute into listening to the tape's intro track, I was pretty much blown away. Kim's flow is relentless- there's no let up. Even more laid back tracks have her delivering her earnest, clever lyrics in an unyielding, straightforward, no holds barred fashion. It's dope. It's raw hip hop witho [..]
07/21 REAL Hip Hop and Rhythm & Blues ft. Fullmetal F dot & The Bandtastic Four + Lee-Lonn + Marx De Lux + CHANE @ The Mink Backroom
Published on 2011-07-21 18:33:00
Trackstar Laxative is proud to present our first sponsored show tonight at The Mink Backroom. We've been involved in the planning and development of other shows, but we are official sponsors of this one. The line-up represents some of Houston's best up and coming hip hop and R&B artists and we're extremely excited to be associated with it. Fullmetal F dot, who put together most aspects of the show, will be headlining, accompanied by his live band, The Bandtastic Four. Several weeks ago at the la [..]
Don't you Understand? Nobody Canna Cross It!
Published on 2011-06-27 17:55:00
Don't you Understand? Nobody Canna Cross It!
Published on 2011-06-27 17:55:00
6/08 Donnis w/ Hollywood FLOSS, B L A C K I E, Elroy Boogie & Ipod Ammo @ HoB
Published on 2011-06-06 20:58:00
Donnis is back in H again on Wednesday. This time he's touring in promotion of his latest mixtape Southern Lights. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Provided by DatPiff.comThis show starts at 9 pm at the House of Blues' Bronze Peacock Room and is FREE
6/08 Creme de la Creme w/ Killa Kyleon, Hollywood FLOSS, B L A C K I E, Elroy Boogie & Ipod Ammo @ HoB
Published on 2011-06-06 20:58:00
Donnis is not back in H again on Wednesday. This time he's touring in promotion of his latest mixtape Southern Lights, but will not be making that tour stop in Houston this Wednesday as planned. ** Due to, what we've been told are, unforeseen circumstances, Donnis will NOT be making it, BUT THE SHOW STILL GOES ON! Killa Kyleon has stepped up to replace Donnis. ** The homie, Hollywood FLOSS will be opening, along with B L A C K I E and Elroy Boogie & Ipod Ammo behind the decks. Download Mixta [..]
Trackstar Laxative Interviews: Cooley Kimble
Published on 2011-06-03 22:58:00
My man Cooley Kimble seems to wear sun glasses- a lot. I mean, I assume he does, because the two times I've seen him have both been at night, and he had them on the entire time. Experience has taught me that if you wear shades at night you likely roc
Trackstar Laxative Interviews: Cooley Kimble
Published on 2011-06-03 22:58:00
My man Cooley Kimble seems to wear sun glasses- a lot. I mean, I assume he does, because the two times I've seen him have both been at night, and he had them on the entire time. Experience has taught me that if you wear shades at night you likely rock them all day, everywhere, without regard as to whether the sun is even present. Some people can pull that off. Cooley is one of those. His laid-back demeanor (accentuated by the glasses) also flavors his musical stylings. Over the past couple of ye [..]
6/02 Turnin' Headz One Year Anniversary Show @ The Mink Backroom
Published on 2011-06-01 20:59:00
Awwww, Houston's monthly hip hop showcase, Turnin' Headz, is turning one. My, how they grow so fast. That Purple Bastard, who puts on TH, has recently started booking artists from other cities and states for the showcase and has been asked to hold a
6/02 Turnin' Headz One Year Anniversary Show @ The Mink Backroom
Published on 2011-06-01 20:59:00
Awwww, Houston's monthly hip hop showcase, Turnin' Headz, is turning one. My, how they grow so fast. That Purple Bastard, who puts on TH, has recently started booking artists from other cities and states for the showcase and has been asked to hold a Turnin' Headz in Austin as well. So, yeah, you could say it's been doing well. The anniversary show's lineup is stacked with some of Houston's most talented MCs including: Dirty & Nasty, D-Risha, t.h.e. MisFit Crazy8, Ensane, The Forces, HasHBrown/Je [..]
5/14 The Hip Hop Takeover @ Mango's
Published on 2011-05-14 15:01:00
Tonight, "The Hip Hop Takeover" featuring some of Houston's best up and coming underground MCs, is taking over Mango's. Artists performing include: Byron Bank, CHANE, Cooley Kimble, D-Risha, Franchise & Yung, Nasty Nique and Richie Roc. The show is
Trackstar Laxative Interviews: CHANE
Published on 2011-05-06 20:23:00
Incredibly talented and refreshingly humble, CHANE is a Houston, by way of Philadelphia, rapper who is quickly making his name known in the Concrete Bayou. Given his hip hop lineage, (his dad, Maestro worked with a number of famed artists including
CHANE
Published on 2011-05-04 19:18:00
So the Houston Press scooped my story on this bad ass new artist, CHANE. I interviewed him before the Press got to him, but didn't have enough free time last week to get the interview up along with some video footage (that still requires editing) and
4/28 "Art, Beats + Lyrics" ft. Kendrick Lamar, DJ Lord, DiBiase, ALIen, H.I.S.D. & DJ Ill-Set
Published on 2011-04-28 11:36:00
Tonight, 2011 XXL Freshman, Kendrick Lamar is in town along with DJ Lord (recent DJ of Public Enemy), DiBiase, ALIen, H.I.S.D. and DJ Ill-Set, performing as part of Jack Daniels' "Gentleman Jack: Art, Beats + Lyrics" series. The show is FREE with RSV
State of Emergency is Here...
Published on 2011-04-10 18:01:00
TL is happy to report that t.h.e. MisFit Crazy8's State of Emergency is now available for streaming and download at Bandcamp. The album, which takes aim at current mainstream radio hip hop with its too-often frivolous and substance-free themes, is we
t.h.e. MisFit Crazy8 releases State of Emergency
Published on 2011-03-31 02:34:00
t.h.e. MisFit Crazy8 is set to unleash his second album, State of Emergency on Friday, April 1st. This album picks up where t.h.e. Diagnosis left off, and finds Crazy8 exploring his music industry experiences through the lens of his own universe, and
Trackstar Laxative Interviews: Aruba Jam
Published on 2011-03-24 15:20:00
Houston MC Aruba Jam dropped a mixtape a couple months ago called House of the Rising Sun. I caught up with him to ask him some questions about the tape, his approach to rapping and the discontinued Sprite flavor that bears his name.TL: How old are y
3/15 One Mic Houston feat. Blu, J*Davey and others @ Groundhall
Published on 2011-03-15 17:20:00
The One Mic concerts are always cool. Always a good time. This time though, they're serving up a nice little treat in addition to the excellent local offerings. The show will feature special guests, Blu and J*Davey, who will be performing alongside g
Ummmm.... yeah. That'll do it
Published on 2011-03-11 17:00:00
3/9 "Creme de la Creme Tour" ft. Rob Roy @ House of Blues
Published on 2011-03-07 15:24:00
The "Creme de la Creme" tour makes another stop in Houston on Wednesday, 3/9. Headlining this time will be Rob Roy, a LA mc who was recently signed to Dim Mak Records. His track "Carmencita" can be seen in current rotation on mtvU. Great opening acts
3/5 - Digable Planets w/ t.h.e. Misfit Crazy8 and others @ Numbers
Published on 2011-03-05 16:23:00
Digable Planets is landing in the Space City tonight and bringing their funky, jazzy, laid-back, real-ass flavor to Numbers. Openers include t.h.e. Misfit Crazy8, ZIN, K-Dog, SiccBoy Sicc (SATX), C.I.T.Y. (NOLA) & Amir Bellamy. Show starts at 8:30 pm
"Creme de la Creme Tour" ft. Donnis @ House of Blues
Published on 2011-01-25 21:51:00
Donnis is coming through town as part of his "Creme de la Creme" tour. Opening up for the Atlanta MC, will be hometown badasess, Fat Tony, The Niceguys, Ipod Ammo and A&A. Show is FREE. Yes, you don't have to pay money, but you are asked to RSVP here
1/22 - Main Street Block Party + One Mic 2 Yr Anniversary + K-Rino's "Alien-Justice" Album Release
Published on 2011-01-20 20:54:00
Saturday, January 22, will be a full day of some of the best hip hop Houston has to offer. Starting off with the Main Street Block Party, hosted by Fat Tony, the day-long music event will be hosted by the three well-known bars holding down the 3700 b
Jam packed hip hop weekend starting with The Pharcyde
Published on 2011-01-20 12:36:00
It's going to be a jam-packed weekend for hip hop starting with The Pharcyde at Groundhall on Friday, January 21. The following day, Saturday January 22, 3 huge events - the Main Street Block Party, One Mic Houston Concert Series 2 Year Anniversary S
S.P.E.A.K. II @ Walter's on Washington 1/14/11
Published on 2011-01-13 10:47:00
"S.P.E.A.K. II" hosted by Brad Gilmore is going on tomorrow, January 14 at Walter's on Washington. The show will feature Twenty Eleven, John Dew, Hollywood FLOSS, HasHBrown, Dirty n Nasty, Ensane & That Purple Bastard, Ricquo Jones and DJ Motai. Sho
H.I.S.D. @ Aloft Hotel on Thursday 01/13/11
Published on 2011-01-13 00:10:00
If you haven't heard H.I.S.D.'s (Hueston Independent Spit District) latest album "The Weakend" I feel sorry for you. Don't despair though. Lucky for you, the whole crew is going to be performing the album live with backing from the band, Another Leve
Wu-Tang @ Numbers Dec. 12
Published on 2010-12-09 22:57:00
Looks like the Wu-Tang found a final venue just in time for their Sunday, December 12 show in Houston. Originally Numbers was to host it, but The Meridian snatched it away promising the Wu more money. In the past week or so, issues arose at The Merid
Eyedea Passes
Published on 2010-10-18 01:00:00
Sad to see a legend go. I came up watching, or in the days before the Tubes of You, more likely, listening to many of Eyedea's ridiculously quick-witted freestyles. He was unparalleled in his craft. He won both Blaze Battle and Scribble Jam and did s
Houston gets a visit from Die Antwoord
Published on 2010-10-05 14:02:00
Good news Houston. In a long awaited follow up to my last post, Die Antwoord has decided to visit us. I predict an interesting, absurd and high-energy show replete with hijinks and hilarity, confusion and melee. Anything less will be a failure.Show i
Die Antwoord
Published on 2010-02-15 15:03:00
For those that haven't seen postings and videos of the new fresh sensation, Die Antwoord, what the fuck have you been doing? Obviously not regularly checking the indie/hipster, and the I'm-so-much-cooler-than-you-I-make-fun-of-indie/hipster-kids blog
Lupe Fiasco coming to Houston 01/30/10
Published on 2010-01-26 19:39:00
.Lupe will be performing at TSU's H&PE Arena this Saturday (1/30/10) as part of the Sprite Step Off event.Click here for tickets. (Enter the following promotional code: 36E2450AL to get $5 off)