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Devin the Dude Houston Chronic

Devin the Dude is from Houston, Texas and is best known for his unique rapping style in addition to his long career as an artist signed to Rap-A-Lot Records. The advertisement below is from 1998 and promotes Devin’s very first … Continue reading

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Congratulations to the Geto Boys

Believe it or not, this is actually an advertisement for Sound Arts Recording Studio in Houston, Texas. Their marketing technique was placing these ads in rap magazines, not only to congratulate the Geto Boys for their Gold LP “We Can’t … Continue reading

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’90’s Fashion by Dr. Dre & Snoop Doggy Dogg

Cross Colours launched in 1989 and was one of the first companies to make urban gear fashionable with affordable brightly colored T-shirts, over-sized jackets, hats and baggy pants each accompanied with messages like “Stop D Violence” and “Educate 2 Elevate.” … Continue reading

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Fesu War With No Mercy

Fesu is from the streets of Greenspoint in Houston, Texas. He first came to national attention when he became Source Magazine’s ‘Unsigned Hype’ in May of 1993. After signing to Continuum Records in 1994, his EP “Blind Cripple And Crazy” … Continue reading

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Luke Records: Hot As Hell And Independent

Luke Records is the label formed in 1985 by Luther Campbell of the 2 Live Crew. The label was originally called Luke Skyywalker Records, but changed as a result of George Lucas’ successful lawsuit against them. Here is a full … Continue reading

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