Rapper Bun B telling a story at A Screwed Up History event
In March, the UH Libraries copresented a day-long conference event called A Screwed Up History during which rap legends like K-Rino, Willie D, Lil’ Keke, ESG, Bun B and more spoke in-depth about the history and culture of Houston hip hop. For those who were not able to attend Awready! The Houston Hip Hop Conference, or those who would like to re-watch the enlightening presentations and frank and funny panel discussions, the UH Libraries has uploaded six hours of footage from the event. The videos are available on the conference web site, on YouTube, and on the DJ Screw… exhibit web page.
A Screwed Up History web page with embedded videos
Welcome & The Origins of Houston Hip Hop (YouTube)
Julie Grob with Meshah Hawkins & ESG
Maco L. Faniel (speaker/moderator), K-Rino, Steve Fournier, Willie D, Ricky Royal
DJ Screw & the Screwed Up Click (YouTube)
Lance Scott Walker (speaker/moderator), Meshah Hawkins, Lil’ Keke, Shorty Mac, ESG, Big Pokey
Slabs & Syrup (YouTube)
Langston Collin Wilkins (speaker/moderator), Eddie Kennedy (3rd Coast Customs), ESG, Lil’ Randy
Dr. Ronald J. Peters (speaker/moderator), Julie Grob (moderator), ESG, Lil’ Randy
The Legacy of DJ Screw & Closing Remarks (YouTube)
Matt Sonzala (speaker/moderator), Chingo Bling, Paul Wall, Bun B, OG Ron C
Dr. Anthony B. Pinn, Julie Grob
DJ Screw and the Rise of Houston Hip Hop exhibit web page