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dj-screw

Did You Know

  • • DJ Screw pioneered 'chopped and screwed' music in Houston's South Park neighborhood.
  • • Robert Earl Davis Jr. began DJing at age 12, spinning at house parties.
  • • Screw's iconic 'June 27th' mixtape was a tribute to his childhood friend.
  • • He sold his early mixtapes out of his house, known as the 'Screwed Up Records and Tapes' shop.
  • • Screw's slowed-down sound influenced artists like Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky.
  • • He collaborated with many Houston rappers, forming the Screwed Up Click collective.
  • • The 1996 song "Wanna Be A Baller" became a regional anthem.
  • • DJ Screw's music created a unique, laid-back vibe associated with Houston culture.
  • • Posthumously, he received a Houston Press Music Award for Lifetime Achievement.
  • • His legacy continues through countless remixes and the enduring influence of 'chopped and screwed'.
  • • DJ Screw innovated the "chopped and screwed" sound in Houston's South Park neighborhood.
  • • His first mixtape, "Fuck Action," dropped in 1993, marking a pivotal moment.
  • • Screw's slowed-down mixes often featured slowed tempos and skipping records.
  • • He founded Screwed Up Click (S.U.C.), a collective of Houston rappers.
  • • DJ Screw's "June 27th" freestyle is considered a cornerstone of Houston hip-hop.
  • • He sold his mixtapes directly from his house, solidifying his local influence.
  • • Lil' Flip and Fat Pat were among the many artists discovered by DJ Screw.
  • • Screw's music is directly responsible for the increased popularity of codeine syrup.
  • • He died in 2000 at age 29, an event that amplified his legendary status.
  • • DJ Screw's impact extends beyond music, influencing Houston's cultural identity.
  • • DJ Screw innovated the "chopped and screwed" sound in Houston, Texas.
  • • Robert Earl Davis Jr., aka DJ Screw, began DJing at age 12.
  • • Screw's mixtapes, known as "Screw Tapes," became a Houston cultural phenomenon.
  • • He initially slowed down records using two turntables and a pause button.
  • • DJ Screw founded the Screwed Up Click, a pivotal Houston rap collective.
  • • His track "June 27th" is considered a chopped and screwed anthem.
  • • Screw's music heavily influenced artists like Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky.
  • • He sold his mixtapes out of his house, a hub for local artists.
  • • DJ Screw's death in 2000, at 29, cemented his legendary status.
  • • Posthumously, Screw's innovative techniques continue to inspire DJs globally.

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