For the sake of relevancy + timing, PNTHN represents “House of Gods” and the sounds of this theory carries to a forward thinking model when it comes to this meaning being from Texas. That being said, they have taken the reigns of solidifying the thought, “Its Not About What It Is, But Its What We Are + What We Can Be”.
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 MoreAt such a young age, Wiardon has already crafted hits for the likes of Lucki, Baby Smoove, $ha Hey, Mavi, and more. The distinctive class of artists he chooses to work with goes to show his range when it comes to his sound. The ability to display an retro-esque Northeastern sound to dropping off modern West Coast rhythms, Wiardon is delivering a new perspective to the game with his versatility.
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 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 MoreWhile some may be still be finding their way in the game, North Houston’s own DONTASKGEN has been in preparation for possibly one of the biggest projects of his career with his upcoming release, “DONTASKFORLOVE”.
Read MoreAs the Texas scene continues to cultivate with new emerging stars, Arlington’s shooting star Splurge is certainly one of the most notorious acts in his own right. From the ascension of pairing with Huncho while they were duo to seeing his rise a solo artist just burst on the national scene has shown what kind of influence that Jigg can bring to the forefront of the nation’s attention.
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 MoreIn Texas, it's a large cast of creative individuals who are pushing the medium beyond the spirits of the Lone Star state. One of the pivotal people in the space who's pushing the beyond the boundaries of Austin, TX is Wane Chism, who's a marketing guru in his own right and going above the standard to deliver some of the best creative ideas for artists and brands. With his involvement with growing blog site, Popped Cherry, creative firm Flavors, and managing the likes of The Teeta and DONTHYPEME, he has a full plate on his table but he's maneuvering in a fashion where it seems somewhat effortless. While he's on a mission to change the perception on what it means to be a creative manager/businessman in Texas, Wane is crafting some modern ideas to break the mold in the nation's Live Music Capital.
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 MoreThe Killeen, TX native recently came back home from jail and since his release, he's made a non-stop effort to infiltrate Texas' sound with his pure honesty, craftiness for spectacular hooks, and reality ridden wordplay he displays in his lyrics. Probably one of the "dark horses" in the Texas scene right now, but I wouldn't be surprised if Coby catches a spark with the consistency he's providing right now.
Read MoreOne of the most popular artists who has recently paved his own path as well is Ugly God, a rapper who raps about booty and toenails, but scored a nice record deal with Asylum/Warner Brother Records and garnered a grand following within the last year due to hilarious antics. Somone who may follow in the same footsteps is a bubbling artist that goes by the name of BBY KODIE.
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 More1500 Records has been on a rise recently. With their immense roster, filled with nothing but other producers, artists, and rappers, it only makes sense that with all the work they’ve been doing independently and collectively is being noticed now towards the end of the year. One rapper from the collective, Lil Coupe, has been exceeding his expectations while still improvising his craft to match his hunger for success.
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