Webster defines versatile as often embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills; also: turning with ease from one thing to another. That description fits Los Alamos, New Mexico native artist Versatile perfectly.
With a new single and video for “No One Compares” with Dallas Blocker out now blazing up the airwaves, his solo album “Now or Never” is available now, with a deluxe version being prepared for re-release later this summer.
Enjoy.
Meet The Duke. The troublesome youngin’ was born in Houston, TX, where his father is from. After he and his mom moved back home to California where the majority of Duke’s family is from, he was exposed firsthand to life in Los Angeles, CA. In the time of gangs and extreme street violence on the West Coast, the chances of a young black man heading towards progression instead of the penitentiary were slim.
After moving back to the south with his father, the street ambition in him led him to hustlin’, only at 10 years old. After he got into the practice of it, the money came. Duke got his first car at 12 while in middle school. Gold chains were the norm for the young man; he had made it all the way from pumping gas for cash and groceries while he was in California. He was accustomed to putting food on the table for his family. His hustle had grown to another level in Houston, however, and he was once again out of control. The young firecracker was heavy in the streets though, in and out of juvenile and correctional facilities.
It was in these solitary confinements away from his fast life that Duke was able to recognize and accept his talent. He had written his first song at a very young age, and he and his cousins would sing it all the time. It wasn’t until 13 that Duke picked up writing as a hobby. As all mistakes can be blessings, jail gave Duke the time to perfect his craft. He credits his gift of not writing down rhymes to his prison stint. He’s been memorizing lines ever since.
Duke has received
overwhelming encouragement to explore his rap talents. The vibe of the rap game was interesting to him, especially with the status of Houston rappers at the time. Duke and a few guys he used to hustle with wanted him to work on music with them as well. The group eventually dissolved, but Duke was able to use his music networks to meet Mike D of the original Screwed Up Click.
Mike D continued to look out for young Duke as he learned the industry. This relationship developed a number of additional networks for Duke in Houston: The Southside Playaz, Big Pokey, Z-Ro, and Hawk. From a West Coast standpoint, Duke has landed standout verses on two songs featured on mixtape with Bay Area’s finest, Yukmouth. All of these acts have helped contribute their originality and talent to Duke’s growing popularity and respect. Duke has laid the hottest hooks for a number of Houston artists, and was given the rare opportunity of being featured on DJ Screw’s first CD in stores, as well as featured on the DJ Screw documentary. Duke has also worked with Original gangster Bad Azz of Long Beach., who is featured on Duke’s latest mixtape.
Duke views the rap game as a business. He views himself as an investor, and his talent as an investment. Duke wants to motivate the hoods of Houston, and the south in general, from a hustler’s standpoint. “Don’t be a bum, get some work or a hustle.” His music comes with a trap feel, from a grinding mind state.
Duke hopes to bring some more light to the city; to give it charisma and respect like it used to have. “There should be something to do every single night in Houston, like New York. It should be more exciting here. We need enlightenment!” Duke is putting out 100% of his effort to help build Houston on solid rock. He is refining his rap image and letting listeners know that success is tangible. Houston can be rescued by the real Houston rappers that it already has.
Duke’s current mixtape, Trap Mode, hosted by GO DJ Hi-C is available now. The mixtape features former Day 26 singer Brian Angel, R&B Singer Trace, legendary West Coast rapper Bad Azz, and Yukmouth. Duke currently has two videos out online featured on WSHH, including his first video “Tha Hood Knows” with 80,000 views, and a Big Moe tribute/“Streetz Choze Me” with 250,000 views. Besides having tour dates from Mississippi to Miami, Duke still holds down Houston strong. Duke is willing to put the city on his back, but he has numbers in mind. This is a complete takeover of rap. Check out Duke at @thedukegutta and listen to his music first at www.sosouth.com.
bass up.. @miikeyrox
We’re always excited when we present our readers with the opportunity to read up and become familiar with one of our beloved locals. Meet T.A. of Team Next! We get to discuss a number of things with T.A. during this sit down. The Austin emcee discusses musical influences, style comparison, live performances, fan interaction, linking up with Flycat Music Group and more.
Interview with Trae the Truth in Waco. Get his album Cant ban the Truth now!
Check out this new CHALIE BOY INTERVIEW on SEASON 2 of LALAS WORLD
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Check out this article from thesource from bun b reacting to getting 5 mics. Houston killin em this year!~
“When I started rapping, the highest honor a real MC could aspire to was the coveted 5 mics from Source Magazine. It was only given to the best of the best in hip hop, the cream of the crop so to speak. Those that received the honor were sometimes but not always contested, but what WAS always contested were those that DIDN’t receive the honor. If you’ve ever argued about your favorite MC on a corner, in a barbershop or on the comment section of a blog, then you know what I’m talking about. For every album labeled a classic, there are dozens of others that people feel deserve the honor. So I realize that people now feel they have to place my album next to others that they feel were more impactful, and argue their case. With social networking being as prevalent as it is in our society, these arguments now take place in a very public arena, which in order to be heard, you often have to be very opinionated and abrasive to stand out. So people, while having no personal hate or malice towards me, will make very loud arguments about The Source’s decision, and the loudest ones will probably get the most attention. Having been in the music industry almost 20 years, I have learned to receive my accolades with honor and respect, and hold my head high when the hate rains down. I love hip hop just as much or even more than the next person, so I understand the passion behind the argument. At the end of the day, we all want this thing we love to be as real and pure as the day we fell in love with it. Having said all this, it is with great honor and admiration that I humbly accept this esteemed declaration from the Source Magazine and it’s staff for my album Trill OG, and for those that feel they need to shit on me to argue for another artist or album, don’t worry. The Trill OG can take it! UGK for life!”
Bun Bs “Trill OG” Album Was Released August 3rd And Has Pushed 35,000 Units So Far. Go Support Bun B! TRILL OG!
Read the OFFICIAL STATEMENT from Bun b for getting 5 mics on his ablum Trill og
We hooked up with the nephew of the legendary Big Daddy Kane – That’s right, up and coming MC Mookie Jones has the right to call Big Daddy Kane his blood godfather. Of course, this is a topic we delve into quite a bit – are the two ever going to collaborate? Find out!
Jones was born in Atlanta to musical legend, Oran “Juice” Jones, the first R&B artist on Def Jam to give Russell Simmons a platinum plaque. Moving around from Atlanta to New York to Houston, Jones compares those three hip hop heavyweight cities for us.
Mookie Jones is a member of Eleven 11 Media, the company which helped recently put out his “Tuskegee” mixtape (more on where to find that below) and will eventually put out his “Popular Culture” album.
Mookie Jones is working with Nipsey Hussle, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA and more.
Enjoy. Auto!
dl texas t – from texas to the northwest vol 2 the mixtape here
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Texas t feat dante thomas- hold you down
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Bstaks feat Chingo bling, Mav- Jefe
we always gotta school you youngins out there to this htown music and today is no different. Today Im gonna post a bunch of Lucky lucianos music. You can follow him on twitter.com/luck0713 and go to his site at steaknshrimpmusic.com
Houstonhiphop.net exlcusive – Lucky luciano feat Mav of sol camp and Gmoe of avondale productions
HoustonHipHop provides our readers today with a very cool exclusive, not found on any other website. We linked up with Houston residing artist Wes Coas for a fashionable interview. Wes Coas just dropped his latest duo project alongside 7th Letter titled “Great Western Form”. In this sit down interview, we talk to Coas about his move from California to Texas. Everything here is Houston related, so sit back and enjoy! At the end of the interview article, be sure to check out the two singles off “Great Western Form”, as well as the information necessary to check out the entire project.
Interview and musical details after the jump.
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Mav - 102 bars directed by Berber prod by Mustafa Beats
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