Houston Rap

Houston Rap is a subgenre of hip hop music that originated in Houston, Texas. It is characterized by its heavy use of chopped and screwed samples, as well as its lyrical content which often focuses on the city's culture and lifestyle. It is also known for its distinctive sound, which is a combination of Southern rap and West Coast G-funk. Houston Rap is often associated with the city's famous Screwed Up Click, which was founded by DJ Screw in the early 1990s. Notable artists in the genre include UGK, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, and Mike Jones.