Yes, it’s really free. All you have to do is RSVP here. Houston’s legendary Bun B will be performing with Orgone. DJ Ayres will also be performing. Show starts at 9:30pm and is limited to 21+ only. See you there!
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The tragic passing of UGK’s Pimp C was felt especially hard around the underground Texas rap scene, which UGK helped build into what it is today. Many touching tributes have been released, but none have struck me like Austin’s own Spin Alley performing One Day at a recent Momo’s show.
Ray Primm (of Austin band Primm) and Heavy guest on the song. Video below for your viewing pleasure.
Robert “Lowkey” Hein of Austin group Dred Skott was arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest after the group opened for Bun B at Emo’s last week.
Two local sources lead me to believe that there is more to the story and call into question the use of force, which included a taser and batons.
Did anybody witness the arrest?
Image Courtesy: AustinSurreal
Bun B is still relatively unknown in the mainstream, even after all the attention he and UGK (Underground Kingz) gained after the untimely death of UGK partner Pimp C. As UGK, the duo owned the Texas underground rap scene since 1987. Their first album came in 1992, and by 2000 UGK was working with artists like Three 6 Mafia and Jay-Z. Even guesting on Jay-Z’s hit Big Pimpin.
Bun B’s new album II Trill comes out tomorrow, 5/20 and is one of the most anticipated albums of the year. It’s the followup to his solo debut, Trill and features guest spots …read more
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