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DJ Screw

In his new book, Lance Scott Walker tells the story of DJ Screw, the maestro of Houston’s chopped ‘n’ screwed ‘90s rap scene. Here, Marke Bieschke speaks to the author about this unique moment in hip-hop history, and Screw's incredible legacy

Why did hip-hop slow down to a syrupy crawl in Houston, Texas, three decades ago? There are many theories, but Houstonians, who had come late...

lotic2022

It features reworks of tracks from the Berlin-based artist's second album 'Water'

Lotic has announced details of a new EP, 'Sparkling Water'. Stream the lead track 'Always You (Sparkling)' below. Featuring reworks of tracks from the Houston-born...

A little over two decades after the Houston icon's death, aged just 29

A new book on hip-hop legend DJ Screw is set to be released next year. 'DJ Screw: A Life in Slow Revolution' is slated to...

Scott has issued a statement as attendees share accounts of the event

Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld 2021 Festival.

Described by officials as a "mass casualty incident," the tragedy occurred...

Houston label Majía launches new ‘Exhibition’ compilation series in aid of local immigration charity. Discwoman’s Ariel Zetina opens the collection with the ferocious ‘Chino’...

Houston label Majía was launched by local electronic production duo Santa Muerte in 2016 and has been at the cutting edge of the city’s scene...