About Last Night: Ludacris’ #Ludaversal Promo Tour Hits Houston [@ludacris]
While some within the Hip Hop community have both silently (and not so silently,) wondered if the man once renowned for lyrically bodying foes had lost his edge; perhaps trading in his once vicious bars for Hollywood scripts; for Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, he has simply been working. Whether you recognize it or not. While relatively [...]
Sippin’ On Mint Juleps: A Diary Of The 139th Kentucky Derby
We all have experiences just waiting to be scratched off our bucket list; last weekend I scratched off one of mine by attending the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. Held at the famed Churchill Downs racetrack in the city of Louisville, Kentucky which has hosted what has been coined “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” for [...]
Your Nightly Event: HAWK Lives Memorial Concert #HawkLives
You know what sucks about today? It’s one of those dark moments in Houston rap history where we have to honor someone taken far too soon that bridged plenty of peace between both North & South sides. We have to deal with the tragic nature of the Hawkins family and how a mother lost both [...]
Coming Attractions: T.I. Live In Dallas [@tip]
Dallas, prepare yourself. If you don’t have T.I. in your Cinco De Mayo plans, you might want to fit the King Of The South in as Tip will be taking over Zouk (703 McKinney Ave). And no, this isn’t built like T.I. is going to show up and knock off a couple bottles. Instead, we’re [...]
The Return of Soul; Courtesy of Jack Freeman & Bianca Rodriguez
With Houston’s Hip Hop underground currently on a loud onward march to kick down mainstream’s door; its R&B counterpart has been relatively quiet, until now. While many embraced the arms of AutoTune, Houston’s own Jack Freeman has steadily swam against the wave; instead solidifying himself as a legitimate crooner whose rich tone instantly bring back [...]
Things To Do In Houston This Weekend (4/26 – 4/28)
Dustin-Prestige w/ Roosh Williams, Nino Gotti & WhyJae, Eskabel & Hollywood FLOSS Warehouse Live (Green Room); April 26th To be fair, Dustin-Prestige is a Houston rap enigma. Last year, he released one of the best projects in the city in Plaid and outside of those creepy music videos of his, he’s remained relatively recluse save [...]
Texas Children’s Hospital Announces 2013 Epilepsy Stroll
With Spring quickly approaching, warmer weather not only allows for more outdoor activities, but new ways to engage in philanthropy as well. On April 13, the Texas Children’s Hospital presents the “Stroll for Epilepsy.” A chance for you the become involved in the fight against a disease that touches the lives of many. Some of [...]
Pushermania Brings Texas Back To NYC With “Screw York City”
In a genius concept, Pushermania has brought forth one unique event: take 7 Texas emcees from his two humbling homes in Austin & Houston, pack them all on a plane and watch them proceed to destroy one of NYC’s more legendary performance haunts. Screw York City, one of Pushermania’s early concepts drenched in purple and [...]
The Day & A Dream 2013 SXSW Music & Party Guide
It’s here. Next week, half of the globe will begin their descent into Austin, TX for SXSW 2013. Much like last year, we’re here to help guide you through the madness with a comprehensive concert and party guide for you and your friends to never be lost while wandering Sixth Street. This year, we’ve gotten [...]
Freshdark Abstract Artist Showcase 3/5
freshdark™ intends to create an environment that caters to the exposure and appreciation of emerging artists whose styles explore the fusions of Electronica, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Reggae and Hip Hop music in an abstract and organic fashion. They highlight mastery of instrumentation and audio equipment, premier visual artists, and culturally relevant entrepreneurs. This Tuesday will [...]
