Houston Hip Hop lost one of its most important pillars with the passing of Michael “5000” Watts, the founder of Swishahouse and one of the most influential figures the city has ever produced. Watts ...

By Robert Hill Fifty-two-year-old Houston Hip-Hop legend and Swishahouse co-founder Michael Watts, known as "5000 Watts," ...

Michael “5000” Watts founded his Swishahouse record label in 1997, and there was a time in the early 2000s when the Houston-based rap label’s music was taking over the country. It was hard to go ...

Houston hip-hop icon Michael "5000" Watts, the founder of Swishahouse Records and a pioneer of the "chopped and screwed" sound, has passed away following a recent hospitalization. A central figure in ...

Sunday House Club functions as a pop-up—and is an experience like no other in the metro area, according to Beltran, who started with the idea in St. Charles coffee shops near Lindenwood University in ...

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The Fresh and Chill Team: Jhoneury (John) Feliz, Rodolfo (Rudy) Martinez, Julieta Feliz, and general manager Dan Martinez Fresh & Chill (4621 Beck) opened its doors in South City on November 15.

David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper on "Stranger Things," poses during red carpet opening of the new Netflix House, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at Galleria Dallas. Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer ...

The Chillest 100 is Australia’s ultimate chill music countdown — celebrating the smoothest songs and artists from around the world as voted by you! Like its host network SBS Chill, the Chillest 100 ...

Chill out zones have existed at festivals — either formally or informally — for a few years, providing a space for people to take a break or a breather if they've over-indulged. But as inclusivity and ...

Keeping up with music news and resources like Spotify’s giant and regularly updated New Music Friday playlist are great ways to keep your listening habits from getting stale. Sometimes, though, you ...

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