There are so many current waves in hip-hop that the South has birthed which make the region so impactful to this day. The underground and independent rap scene wouldn’t be what it is today without the artists from Houston who paved the way to make it lucrative. From the production, flow, and cultural impact, these two cities have made their mark in the genre. If you want to know where the genesis of Memphis rap begins, it starts with them.Īs I see Lil Flip and 8Ball and MJG greet one another, I couldn’t help but think about the impact both Memphis and Houston have on hip-hop currently. Since then, they’ve had classic and impactful records that have lauded them as one of the most influential groups in hip-hop. Although they hail from Memphis, the duo got their big break in Houston when they signed to Suave House Records 30 years ago. You can’t help but stare at their gold grills as soon as they open their mouth to greet you. The legendary duo 8Ball and MJG arrived later with a huge entourage in tow as they made their presence felt. Flip has had significant success in the early and mid-2000s with classic projects, like The Leprechaun and Underground Legend, and hit records, such as “I Can Do Dat” and “Sunshine.” As he continues to rise as an entrepreneur and seasoned veteran in the rap game, the Leprechaun rapper continues to perform across the state while elevating the artists on his label and showing everyone why the title of “Freestyle King,” is so befitting. Sunday, October 31 marked the live concert of Lil Flip and 8Ball & MJG at Bar 5015, where the southern legends, from Houston and Memphis respectively, were coming together to perform their greatest hits and receive the flowers they righteously deserve.įor the “Freestyle King,” who got the nickname from the legendary DJ Screw, it’s all about paying it forward. “This year Halloween fell on a weekend,” rapped the late Bushwick Bill in the 1991 Geto Boys smash hit, “Mind Playing Tricks On Me,” and this year marked a manifestation of his words.
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