Houston rappers are on the come up, as many different artists have branched out within the past couple of years. Here are just a few Texans that you should consider adding to your playlist.
5. D. Flowers
Flowers is newcomer rapper, Maxo Kream’s, protege. The two collaborated for their single Go, and Flowers can even be seen in the video. His music is considered gangster rap, as he often talks about his troubled childhood and growing up in Houston’s toughest streets in his music. Fans can expect more releases and potentially a debut EP or album in 2019.
4. Tim Woods
The Prairie View A&M University alumni is most known for his collaboration with fellow Houston rapper, Tobe Nwigwe, on their single TEN TOES. The two are set to perform on Nwigwe’s brief United States tour this year. Woods also posts his freestyle project, Mulch Mondays, on social media, where he showcases his original freestyles and music videos he releases at the beginning of each week.
3. Maxo Kream
This up-and-coming Houstonian recently released his new album, Brandon Banks, on July 19. The album has gained plenty of notoriety, as it features artists such as scHoolboy Q, A$AP Ferg, and fellow Houston rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Travis Scott. He is known for his gangster rap style as well, as he often raps about his father’s life of crime, and having to mature at a young age with a parent in prison. Some of his popular songs include Meet Again, Roaches, and Mars featuring Lil Uzi Vert.
2. Megan Thee Stallion
This 24-year-old is responsible for starting the “Hot girl” movement. She released her EP Tina Snow back in 2018, which featured one of her most popular songs, Big Ole Freak. Her newest album, Fever, was released May 17 of this year and includes artists such as Juicy J and DaBaby. Most recently, Megan was featured in XXL Magazine’s freshman class, where she showcased her free styling skills in the cypher.
1. Travis Scott
In 2012, Scott signed his first major-label deal with Epic Records, and has been changing the rap game ever since. His 2018 album, ASTROWORLD, was inspired by the old theme park in Houston which was torn down in the early 2000s. The album featured popular artists such as Drake, The Weeknd, Swae Lee, and Frank Ocean. Since its release, Scott has gained the key to his hometown Missouri City, Texas which is located in the Houston area.
