{"product_id":"houston-rap-tapes-lance-scott-walker-9781477317174","title":"Houston Rap Tapes | Lance Scott Walker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHouston Rap Tapes: An Oral History of Bayou City Hip-Hop | Lance Scott Walker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForeword by Willie D | Photography by Peter Beste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow did an independent underground scene in Texas forge a permanent empire in American hip-hop? \u003cstrong\u003eLance Scott Walker\u003c\/strong\u003e investigates in \u003cem\u003eHouston Rap Tapes\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neighborhoods of Fifth Ward, Fourth Ward, Third Ward, and the Southside of Houston, Texas, gave birth to Houston rap, a vibrant music scene that has produced globally recognized artists such as Geto Boys, DJ Screw, Pimp C and Bun B of UGK, Fat Pat, Big Moe, Z-Ro, Lil’ Troy, and Paul Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLance Scott Walker \u003c\/strong\u003eand photographer \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Beste\u003c\/strong\u003e spent a decade documenting Houston’s scene, interviewing and photographing the people—rappers, DJs, producers, promoters, record label owners—and places that give rap music from the Bayou City its distinctive character. Their collaboration produced the books \u003cem\u003eHouston Rap\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHouston Rap Tapes\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second edition of \u003cem\u003eHouston Rap Tapes\u003c\/em\u003e amplifies the city’s hip-hop history through new interviews with Scarface, Slim Thug, Lez Moné, B L A C K I E, Lil’ Keke \u0026amp;amp; Sire Jukebox of the original Ghetto Boys. Walker groups the interviews into sections that track the different eras and movements in Houston rap, with new photographs and album art that reveal the evolution of the scene from the 1970s to today’s hip-hop generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interviews range from the specifics of making music to the passions, regrets, memories, and hopes that give it life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile offering a view from some of Houston’s most marginalized areas, these intimate conversations lay out universal struggles and feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003eWillie D\u003c\/strong\u003e of Geto Boys writes in the foreword, \u003cem\u003eHouston Rap Tapes\u003c\/em\u003e flows more like a bunch of fellows who haven’t seen each other for ages, hanging out on the block reminiscing, rather than a calculated literary guide to Houston’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About \u003cem\u003eHouston Rap Tapes\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this a narrative biography tracking one specific artist, or a broader collection?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This book functions as an encyclopedic oral history told entirely through a curated series of raw, first-person interviews. Rather than profiling a single musician, it weaves a rich cultural tapestry using the direct voices of dozens of rappers, DJs, visual designers, street promoters, and community figures who built the local scene from the ground up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How does this second edition differ from the original 2013\/2014 versions?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This heavily expanded edition amplifies the region's musical history by injecting extensive new text. It features exclusive, deep-dive profiles with legendary standard-bearers like Scarface, Slim Thug, Lil' Keke, and Lez Moné, alongside completely unreleased archival photography and vintage album artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Which iconic Houston sub-genres and collectives are documented inside?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book deeply explores the sonic milestones of the Fifth Ward, Third Ward, and Southside neighborhoods. It traces the architectural evolution of the Geto Boys, the profound legacy of DJ Screw and the Screwed Up Click (SUC), the groundbreaking style of UGK (Pimp C and Bun B), and the early mid-2010s viral explosions led by Swishahouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does the book require a deep, pre-existing knowledge of Texas rap to enjoy?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not at all. Author Lance Scott Walker carefully categorizes his entries into clear chronological segments that track distinct eras and sub-movements from the 1970s straight into the modern streaming generation. This structural timeline makes the book an excellent, welcoming historical blueprint for casual fans and music scholars alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does the narrative deal purely with the technical details of the music industry?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. While it details the mechanics of engineering underground mixtape cassettes and navigating regional indie distribution, the text moves far past technical data. These intimate profiles explore the raw human experiences—capturing the specific personal passions, deep-seated career regrets, neighborhood memories, and survival struggles of marginalized urban areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLance Scott Walker: \u003c\/strong\u003eWriter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLance Scott Walker\u003c\/strong\u003e has written for the Houston Chronicle, Houston Press, Red Bull Music Academy, Vice, Wondering Sound, Local Houston, and Free Press Houston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is the host of Houston Rap Tapes Radio and the founder of the live writers series Evil Hour Evening Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBibliographic Data:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houston Rap Tapes: An Oral History of Bayou City Hip-Hop (Second Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Lance Scott Walker (With photography by Peter Beste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher \u0026amp; Imprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e University of Texas Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-Owned \/ Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 Pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781477317174\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1477317171\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary of Congress (LCCN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018013233\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Genre (BISAC): \u003c\/strong\u003eMUSIC \/ Genres \u0026amp; Styles \/ Rap \u0026amp; Hip Hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Genres (BISAC): \u003c\/strong\u003eSOCIAL SCIENCE \/ Popular Culture; HISTORY \/ United States \/ State \u0026amp; Local \/ Southwest (TX, NM, OK, AR, AZ, UT, CO, NV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e7.0 x 0.8 x 10.0 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e25.6 oz (approx. 1.6 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrab Your Copy!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the definitive oral history of chopped and screwed pioneers, legends, and southern rap royalty. Tap to discover Lance Scott Walker's book today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49827230875963,"sku":"1477317171","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781477317174.jpg?v=1777243111","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/houston-rap-tapes-lance-scott-walker-9781477317174","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}