SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...the Houston rapper born Bernard Freeman built a Southern hip-hop franchise with Trill (2005), II Trill (2008), Trill OG..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Playback: The King of Hip-Hop

MLK Day, ready-made for hip-hop, plus Fun Fun Fun Fest lands back at Auditorium Shores, and RIP Will Indian

"..."The connection between Martin Luther King and the hip-hop audience is pretty obvious," asserts local MC Bavu Blakes...."

Jan. 17, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Hip-Hop Home of the Brave

B-boy provocateurs get organized this election

"...appearing on MTV by way of a Jadakiss video, hip-hop maintains itself as a forum for such questions as..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...New Orleans natives and underground rap superstars $uicideboy$ had hip-hop lovers in a chokehold with their first SoundCloud releases...."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

SXSW Panel Recap: New Jack Swing: The Renaissance of Hip Hop and R&B

Industry leaders Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell swap stories, advice

"...creator of the “New Jack Swing” sound, fusing R&B, hip-hop, and gospel, Riley produced smash hits for artists like..."

March 15, 2018 SXSW Post by Clara Wang

Laughs and Hip-Hop With Bryson Brown

With new stand-up album Lifestyle Jokes, the comedian keeps repping his roots in Austin's rap scene

"...Pershing to discuss his come-up out of the local hip-hop community, his journey in the entertainment industry, and his..."

July 7, 2023 Arts Feature by Haris Qureshi

Weird City Hip-Hop Festival

"...Hip-hop fans Wilkins Renee and Drew DeGennaro outside Red 7..."

Sept. 29, 2014 Photo Gallery

Weird City Hip-Hop Live Shot: Phranchyze, Jean Grae, Homeboy Sandman

First-year fest sends home its vets with noodles for brains

"...Classics from her almost two decades of hustle engulfed..."

Sept. 28, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Weird City Hip-Hop Live Shot: Austin’s Own

Grassroots local bill represents – raw, hungry

"...Rising to the challenge, a number of ATX hip-hop hopefuls brought a welcomed rawness and hunger to the..."

Sept. 27, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Agrees With S. Moser on Hip-Hop

"...Oct. 3]. I completely agree. I absolutely cannot stand rap/hip-hop music (and to a lesser degree, pop music) and..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Postmarks

Even More ATX Hip-Hop

June 25, 2021 Postmarks

More ATX Hip-Hop

"...take over the world with my new spin on hip-hop music. I have developed a small online following and..."

June 25, 2021 Postmarks

"Very Queer and Very Hip-Hop”: ATX Interfaces Cuts the Crap With Community-Based Art Programming

Through open mics, artist showcases, a zine, and more, the arts org seeks to amplify marginalized voices

"...found that has felt both very queer and very hip-hop. That's been something that, as a trans person and..."

May 21, 2021 Arts Feature by Laiken Neumann

Mayor Adler in Hip-Hop Video About High School Math

“Mo’ Math Mo’ Money” features Elle G and SaulPaul

"...the mayor begins promoting his debut feature in a hip-hop music video, but that’s evidently the case this morning...."

Oct. 10, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Music: Must-See Hip-Hop

Rap royalty and rising stars

"...11:50pm Helping usher in the re-emergence of golden era hip-hop lingo and aesthetics, Midwest duo TKC veered away from..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Six Hip-Hop Acts to See at ACL

Can’t-miss evening and afternoon acts keep the beats coming

"...fifth LP You’re Dead, a digital masterpiece mashing up hip-hop and his great uncle John Coltrane, Steven Ellison has..."

Sept. 27, 2016 Music Post by The Music Staff

Weird City Hip-Hop Live Shot: Dilated Peoples

Los Angeles triumvirate lets fly a headlining victory

"...Track after track reeled off before the triumvirate broke..."

Sept. 28, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Weird City Hip-Hop Festival: Jean Grae

Call her a femcee and risk ‘Fight Club’

"...term say about how the media views women in hip-hop..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Weird City Hip-Hop Festival: Pharoahe Monch

Veteran MC on depression, rock bands, and his demise

"...with Jean Grae as part of the Weird City Hip-Hop Festival...."

Sept. 26, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Proud Moment in ATX Hip-Hop History

"...show support and love to the ladies of Austin hip-hop! Keep grinding!..."

Aug. 27, 2009 Postmarks

What About the Local Hip-Hop/Rap Acts?

"...Dear Editor, Isn't it long overdue for the ATX's rap/hip-hop artists to get some shine and not these cats..."

April 1, 2009 Postmarks

Reefer Madness: Bush Pardons Hip-Hop Artist

John Forté was dealt harsh sentence under draconian drug law

"...14 prisoners and commutations for two offenders – including hip-hop artist John Forté, convicted of cocaine possession in federal..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

About Time for Hip-Hop Cover(age)!

"...Dear Editor, 'Bout time you gave Austin hip-hop some cover(age) ["Life Is a Rhythm," Music, Nov. 17]...."

Nov. 18, 2006 Postmarks

Watch This: New Hip-Hop Unit Aux Cutter Go “On Blast”

Ben Buck, Nate Thee Great, and Shadowboxin link up

June 25, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Summer Fun Playlist: “Summa, Summa, Summertime!” Hip-Hop & Soul

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Journeyman: JaRon Marshall's Path From Black Pumas to Jazz-Hop Debut

Methodical keyboard maestro lands atmospheric LP earth sounds

"...JaRon Marshall’s jazz- and hip-hop-inspired LP, earth sounds, debuted on April 14. His Collective..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

R-e-s-p-e-c-t

The State of Austin's Hip-Hop Scene

"...Park on the Eastside photograph by Kenny Braun Austin's hip-hop scene just isn't the same as it was two..."

July 4, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

High Impact

Austin hip-hop promoters Hip-Hop Mecca

"...Hip-hop is like the Internet, or in theory, like the..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Bombs Not Bullets

Austin Hip-Hop Mushrooms

"...Austin's musical history books as the moment when local hip-hop artists and artisans finally, grudgingly, got their due. Then..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Local Flow

Austin hip-hop in the house -- really

"...Hip-hop may be on top of the world, but it's..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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