Music of Texas - Hip-hop

Hip-hop

Houston, Texas has long been the focus of an independent hip-hop music scene, influencing and influenced by the larger Southern hip hop and gangsta rap communities. Notable solo artists include Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Scarface and groups such as Geto Boys and UGK. The Houston hip hop scene is known for the chopped and screwed sound, and remains the location most associated with the style. Vanilla Ice was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up moving between Dallas and Miami. The D.O.C. is from West Dallas. He worked with Dr. Dre as an artist and writer. Newcomers such as Dorrough and Dondria also hail form Dallas.