Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...to keep this year's globally feted 50th anniversary of hip-hop rolling. On Sept. 17 at the Central Library, the..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop in Austin

The Illharmonic Orchestra, Bavu Blakes, and more reflect on the genre's golden jubilee

"...In the early August dog days of summer 1973, the Jamaica-born, Bronx-based DJ Kool Herc electrified a..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Hip-Hop on the Verge

Austin finally cemented a scene, but who will break out nationally?

"...NickNack, Tee-Double, DJ Phyfteen, Gerald G. Through his weekly Hip-Hop Humpdays at the Mercury (now Parish), he and MCs..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Next Generation of Austin Hip-Hop

Young rappers reinvent the most streamed genre in America

"...crowd, especially those sporting chains and wife beaters. One hip-hop pop-up showcased recently at a dubious strip mall in..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Music Feature by Clara Wang

A Rhythmic Ray of Light: Austin Community College's Hip-Hop Production Instructor Ray LaManna

From prisoner to professor, he wants to change people's lives

"...This feels more like a hip-hop studio than a traditional classroom environment, which is fitting:..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

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

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

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

KUTX Summer Jam

Inaugural showcase highlights the best of ATX hip-hop and beyond

"...Knight and Jared "Confucius Jones" Williams, hosts of KUTX’s hip-hop show The Breaks, last Friday’s Summer Jam featured Austin’s..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Events Post by Savannah Opre

Sundance Review: Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Questlove's joyous celebration of the Harlem Cultural Festival

"...known as Questlove, has always been a multihyphenate of hip-hop and Black pop culture at large. In his filmmaking..."

Feb. 14, 2021 Screens Post by Selome Hailu

KUTX Announces Summer Jam

Showcase hosted by The Breaks benefits Kids in a New Groove

"...Austin's premier hip-hop radio show, The Breaks, hosts KUTX's Summer Jam on..."

Aug. 2, 2018 Events Post

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...Maybe this’ll sound sacrilegious, but this year’s Summer Events Calendar is a devilishly good one. That’s right,..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

The Austin Chronicle Heats Up Opening Night of Hot Summer Nights

R&B and hip-hop take the Empire Garage stage

"...Hot summer nights is not an exaggeration. At a sultry 96..."

July 17, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

JaRon Marshall + the Collective, Felt Out, and Jane Leo to Play the Chronicle Party at Hot Summer Nights

This paper pops up, July 22, at the totally-free Red River festival

"...in the winter, the no-cost, high-temp musical festival Hot Summer Nights returns to Downtown Austin, Thursday, July 20 through..."

July 12, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Musical Youth! Summer Stock Austin Previews Its 2022 Shows

New music, In the Heights, and a love letter to MGM

"...Everyone in Austin's theatre land knows it's not summer without Summer Stock Austin. And last night, after two..."

July 19, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Summer Nights’ 2024 Lineup Has Arrived

Over 125 local acts play for free July 18-20

"...The lineup for this year’s Hot Summer Nights has arrived. More than 125 local acts will..."

June 18, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Bavu Blakes’ Summer Vacation

Veteran rapper introduces new singles series

"...90 middle schoolers. Just ask chief adviser to Austin’s hip-hop scene, Bavu Blakes, a native talent whose once prolific..."

Aug. 4, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Faster Than Sound: 10 Fresh Finds at Hot Summer Nights

Ten sunspots on Hot Summer Nights’ triple-digit lineup

"...Cultural District, the glossary might look something like Hot Summer Nights. This year's huge lineup, some 140 acts, populates..."

July 26, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Review: 'Ping Pong Summer'

Boombox beats, best friends forever, and (no) sex on the beach

"...Vacation, and a raunch-free version of Wet Hot American Summer...."

March 10, 2014 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

We Asked Writers to Review Bands They'd Never Seen Before at Hot Summer Nights

Fresh looks at Grace Sorensen, Witches Exist, Vermin the Villain, Ariel & the Culture

"...on the Red River Cultural District strip for Hot Summer Nights. Among the freebies last weekend, four writers caught..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

A joyous historical document of the Harlem Cultural Festival

"...known as Questlove, has always been a multihyphenate of hip-hop and Black pop culture at large. In his filmmaking..."

July 2, 2021 Movie Review by Selome Hailu

Summer Fun: Jean Grae on the San Marcos River

Femcee summer floats of days gone by

"...San Marcos offers paradise in the summer, especially if it’s had a rainy spring. The summer..."

May 14, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Rock & Roll Summer Reading

"...World, 164 pp., $25 Rap-Up: The Ultimate Guide to Hip-Hop and R&Bby Devin and Cameron Lazerine Grand Central Publishing,..."

May 30, 2008 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Infinity Song, Softcult, and Hot Summer Nights Standouts in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Get out and get free

"...Hot Summer Nights: The Austin Chronicle Party..."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Summer Fun

The Austin shore: beachy fun in Centex

"...FIVE OCEANS Can't afford that summer vay-cay to the Italian coast or Australia's Great Barrier..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Meiling Guentzel

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

"...went outside in a hoodie in the middle of summer and tried to break-dance on the corner with a..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Summer in the City

Live hip-hop in the ATX

"...Last night, the first date of the Summer in the City hip-hop series at Headhunters went down..."

June 6, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Summer Camp Guide

"...I went to summer camp, and it was nothing like it was supposed..."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Faster Than Sound: 10 New Things to See at Hot Summer Nights

New bands, new names, and new releases among the hundred-plus free-entry acts

"...A summer of record-breaking temperatures certainly qualifies for the incoming title..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Summer Stock Austin Gets Fired Up to Go Back Onstage

Cheer up with Bring It On: The Musical

"...the return of live performance, but the crew at Summer Stock Austin will be doing it for real when..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Girls of Summer Redux

Girls Rock Camp Austin valedictorians Schmillion

"...ideas about gender, class, and expectation at the first summer showcase...."

July 22, 2011 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

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