Monday, August 24, 2026

Hip Hop

Brian HillsmanReview

Live Music Review: An Historic Evening With Scarface at Antone’s

On Friday, February 22, hip-hop icon Brad Jordan, famously known as Scarface, performed memorable, classic songs from his extensive catalog at Antone’s Nightclub.  The fabled South Houston native has been a highly-respected force of depth and integrity in the rap game since the late 80’s.  At Antone’s, fans witnessed Jordan not only rhyming in front of a live band, but participating with the instrumentation via lead guitar for several numbers.

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Brian HillsmanReview

Album review: Austin hip hop artist Pat G’s album Whatever It Takes deserves attention

The Austin hip-hop scene is loaded with untapped talent.  For some reason, the industry machine overlooks the many adept artists who need only to be heard. However, if Austin artist, Pat G’s new (it dropped in April) sophomore album Whatever It Takes is an indicator of what’s to come for the Capitol City, the hip-hop world may soon take serious notice.

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Nick SplintReview

Jeremiah Jae drops Raw Money Raps – The Cosmic Clash

That’s Chicago raised emcee and producer Jeremiah Jae introducing himself on soundcloud. It’s a challenging statement but from a beat maker like Jae it’s more of a summons to contest, a proposition to pay attention. His album Raw Money Raps drops via Brainfeeder this month and with it the challenge continues. Call it headphone hip hop for the bizarre at heart, it’s dark and awake but it’s as stubborn as any unrelenting youth should be.

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