The past half decade of Houston music has been an intriguing one to say the least. The plethora of artists who have been carving out their own lane has been tremendous and its given Houston when it comes to the sonics of their sound. One of the leaders of making his own wave is Billyracxx, an abstract act with International appeal that can’t be denied.
Read MoreHouston being the most populated in the Lone Star state, you have different people fulfilling their role to be the guide for different areas and it’s making them credible in the process. High Thoughts TV has taken it upon themselves to not only expose the forces behind these brightest creatives in the city but also involve them in an inclusive format as well.
Read MoreThe symmetry built by Sauce Walka unified the new era of Houston music with aligning the likes of 5th Ward JP, Voochie P, Big Baby Flava, Sosamann, and many others. The selection of artists in the collective has made them a viable threat, and one of the most consistent artists who’s been outworking the competition is North Houston’s own Rizzoo Rizzoo.
Read MoreElectrifying the music scene in H-Town and beyond, Rizzoo Rizzoo has proved he’s one of Texas most noted artists at the moment with his consistency and unique approach to his material. Coming off the heels of the release of his critically-acclaimed project, “Green Goblin”, he collaborates with The Barron Collective on the “Rizzoo Rizzoo: DECODED” event.
Read MoreOfficial X has been a move maker for North Houston and beyond for quite some time, but his most recognizable pieces of work are his contributions to the rise and success of Houston’s dominant R&B act, DONTASKGEN.
Read MoreWhile there have been some who have been in route to national stardom, its others who been scraping the pavement with their own material and setting the stage for themselves. One of these people would be Danny Ayeko, a budding talent that’s going by his own rules and establishing his footing by doing so.
Read MoreHouston’s Megan Thee Stallion seems to have been destined for a career in music, literally growing up in studios, accompanying her mother during recording sessions. When Megan decided she wanted to begin chasing her dream of being an MC, it was her mother that asked Megan to wait until she was a little bit older to pursue such a career.
Read MoreWith just these household names in mind, it is obvious that Houston has been pressing the agenda recently in terms of the versatility of its music scene, so it is only right that it started expanding outward into the less known suburb of Conroe.
Read MoreAlthough the times have changed, the legacy still remains but it carries a load of new stars. While Rap-A-Lot is moving in a different direction, they still catch gems before they’re known to the public and one of them was LilJaySoIcy.
Read MoreWhen it comes to uniqueness and embodiment of creativity in a space that’s strictly known for dancing, BBY Kodie breaks the borders down with his snarkiness and sharp ability to use his words in forms of hilarity and clarity.
Read MoreHouston has always been one of the centers of entertainment for The Lone Star State and it continues to progress itself in a way where it differentiates itself from other cities in the growing state. In the process of producing more powerful artists and creatives, the art and crafts scene has seem to be picking in the city as well and BSO Social Club is going to be generating more vibes for locals to acquainted with.
Read MoreWhen it comes to the demographics of sound in the Houston area, it's not necessarily a lot of artists who breaking on the national market in the areas of R&B/melodic vibes. Unless you're supported by a major label already, it's not much of a scene in that area or genre that's bringing artists in the city together to craft dope material. Where some see this as a disadvantage, artists such as Trevor Daniel saw this as the perfect opportunity to become a big fish in a small pond of talented artists who are presenting great vibes to the forefront.
Read MoreRead our perspective piece on one of Texas’ emerging artists, Megan The Stallion who’s not only making waves for rappers in the Lone Star state but certainly turning the page when it comes to the modern mindset of what it means to be a women in the rap game.
Read MoreAlways bringing fresh and innovating ways of integrating artists in different realms, Young has been apart of the Houston culture scene for quite some time. Having an affiliation with the famous "Icey Life" collective, that housed talents such as Dice Soho, Trill Sammy, Nate Da'Vinci, and more, Young always was around to see and be apart of the progression of what the Houston rap scene has ultimately grown to be in recent years. Due to his involvement with being a liaison of fashion and a writer, he's plugged in and influenced many people to take an alternative route in the music scene in H-Town.
Read MoreGrowing up in California and now residing in Houston, TX, Markow has made a name for himself in many sections of music. First creating a foundation for himself with his production skills, then while working among different individuals in different camps it allowed him to connect with Pooh, one of the visionaries behind Dirty Glove Bastard, one of the leading southern based digital platforms for hip-hop. That led to his opportunity to working with Elevator Mag, and since then he's been wheeling and dealing with artists in a way that propels their notoriety from a press point of view and allows to flourish with creating relationships with different platforms along the way as well.
Read MoreRocky Banks has been a familiar name in the Houston hip-hop scene for quite some time with the releases of his two impressive projects, "In Other News, I Don't Do Drugs Anymore" and "Trust In Banko". He aims to further his popularity and expand his fan base even more with his profilic release that has hit the internet, "Big Little Brother".
Read MoreHouston has made its own headway with marketing their beloved artists to multiple sources of press with the likes of Rocky Banks, Wes Blanco, Doeman, Tim Woods, and more. As the scene continues to flourish with more budding artists coming splashing on the scene, Ca$h Fendi of The TRBE has been making sure to the keep the Northside of Houston relevant with his music. Starting a following with his group member, Se7en, the duo has crafted a string of singles like “That Loud”, “Couple Bandz”, and “Fuck 4th Quarter” that has caught the eyes of many in H-Town. Taking a break from their group efforts, Fendi is focusing on the preparation and release of his upcoming solo project, “Creme De La Creme”.
Read MoreOne of the persons behind making this mission statement a reality is Mud Director Amarie Gipson, a 21-year-old Houston Texas native. The Houston native is currently in her senior year at St. Edwards University where she is a Liberal Studies major and sociology minor. Modern Life Mag had the privilege of sitting down with Amarie.
Read MoreWe recently had the chance to speak to the founder, 713 Bran about his grass roots following, the evolution his publication has taking him, and how he plans to elevating it for years to come. Read the interview below.
Read MoreThe Texas artist infrastructure has been one thing to watch over the past few years with the way it shows versatility. From the likes of Maxo Kream to Lil Rari, Tedy Andreas has broken the industry with his cool flow and lyrical tactics that's been making him a name to look out for this year. We had a chance to speak to the Texas by the Los Angeles artist about his influences, his path to success, the love for Houston he has and more.
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