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DJ Screw, born Robert Earl Davis, Jr. (July 20, 1971 – November 16, 2000), was a central figure in the Houston rap scene. His innovation included the trademark technique of slowing down the basic tracks of a cut when he remixed it. This process is called "screwing" a song. Slowing down the song was supposed to recreate the effect of recreationally using Promethazine with Codeine also known as "lean" or "purple drank" in Houston parlance. Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... Shortcut: WP:NPOVD Articles that have been linked to this page are the subject of an NPOV dispute (NPOV stands for Neutral Point Of View; see below). ... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... “Houston” redirects here. ... is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Southern rap (or Dirty South hip-hop) is a type of hip hop music that emerged in the late-1990s as a popular force from cities such as New Orleans, Miami, Atlanta, Memphis, Houston, and Dallas. ... Chopped and screwed (or screwed and chopped), slowed and throwed, Houston music, H-Town music, screw music, screw, and dragged and chopped all refer to a technique of remixing hip hop music. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... “Houston” redirects here. ... Promethazine is a first-generation H1 receptor antagonist antihistamine and antiemetic medication. ... Codeine (INN) or methylmorphine is an opiate used for its analgesic, antitussive and antidiarrheal properties. ... Purple Drank is an illegal recreational drink popular amongst Blacks of the Southern United States. ... Purple Drank is an illegal recreational drink popular amongst Blacks of the Southern United States. ...

Musical career

During the early '90s, he invited some of Houston's most renowned rappers from the south side of the city to flow on his Screw tapes. This eventually led to the formation of the Screwed Up Click. The Screwed Up Click also known as S.U.C. is an assortment of rappers from the southside of Houston, Texas started by the late DJ Screw. ...

What originally was only a fad of Houston, Chopped and Screwed music started getting more widespread attention with the introduction of p2p programs such as Napster in the late 90s. This ultimately led to DJ Screw getting recognition across the country and being known as one of biggest faces in modern hip-hop. Chopped and screwed (or screwed and chopped), slowed and throwed, Houston music, H-Town music, screw music, screw, and dragged and chopped all refer to a technique of remixing hip hop music. ...

Born in Smithville, Texas he began DJing at age 13. [1] A few years later he moved to Houston for opportunities as a rap SFX musician. Smithville is a city located in Bastrop County, Texas. ...

He released five above ground releases: "All Screwed Up, Vol. 1" (1995), "3 'N the Mornin Part 1" (1995), "3 'N the Mornin Part 2 Red" (1996) "3 'N the Mornin Part 2 Blue" (1996), and "All Work, No Play" (1999). Although DJ Screw only has a handful of above ground releases, he has recorded hundreds of different mixes, released primarily on cassette tape. These are still available for purchase at the "Screwed Up Records and Tapes" located on Cullen Blvd in DJ Screw's hometown Houston which opened in 1998. His mixtapes include titles such as "June 27" and "The Final Chapter." “Houston” redirects here. ...

In the mid-1990s Priority Records offered DJ Screw a lucrative record deal. Screw turned down the offer. Former Priority Records exec Dave Weiner said "It wasn't about the money for him, it was about doing what he wanted to do with his homeboys." [2] Priority Records is an American based record label, owned and operated by EMI, and has made a name for itself dealing primarily in hip hop music. ...

DJ Screw often created "chopped and screwed" versions of famous rap songs. Some notable examples of these tracks include R. Kelly's "I Wish" and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's "Budsmokers Only". Chopped and screwed (or screwed and chopped), slowed and throwed, Houston music, H-Town music, screw music, screw, and dragged and chopped all refer to a technique of remixing hip hop music. ... Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois) is a multiple Grammy Award winning American Urban R&B singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. ... Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is an American rap group from Cleveland, Ohio, best known for their high pace rapping style and harmonizing vocals. ...

In 2004, Game Over was a major hit for one of DJ Screw's protégés Lil' Flip. Houston rap artists that have recently signed major record deals, including Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, and Bun B, owe much of their success to DJ Screw and give proper credit in many of their songs. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Hakeem Seriki (born November 28, 1979, in Washington, D.C.) is an American entrepreneur and Grammy Award winning rapper from the Acres Homes section of Houston, Texas. ... Paul William Slayton (born Paul Gideon Manry on March 11, 1981) known by his stage name Paul Wall, is a rapper, DJ, promoter and jeweller from Houston, Texas. ... Slim Thug (born Stayve Jerome Thomas on September 8, 1980 in Houston, Texas) is an American rapper. ... Bun B (born Bernard Freeman March 19, 1973) is a rapper of one half (with Pimp C) Southern hip hop act UGK from Port Arthur, Texas. ...

Death

DJ Screw Overdosed on Codeine

Partial Discography

• "3 N' the Mornin' Pt. 1
• "3 N' the Mornin' Pt. 2" (exists in 2 versions, blue and red, blue is more with Houston artists such as ESG, Botany Boyz, Al-D, Point Blank, and red is more with Westcoast classic artists, such as 2Pac, Dr. Dre & Ice Cube, Spice 1, Ant Banks, Warren G or DJ Quik)
• "11.16.00" (the date of his death)
• "100% Business"
• "2000 Tears"
• "All Day-N-Da Trey"
• "All Screwed Up, Vol. 2"
• "All Work, No Play"
• "Another Day Another Dollar"
• "As the World Turns Slow"
• "Blowin Big Behind Tint"
• "Blue 22"
• "Blue Over Gray"
• "Can't Hold Yo Hand"
• "Codeine Fiend"
• "Dancin' With Candy"
• "Endonesia"
• "Fully Loaded"
• "G Love"
• "Headed 2 Da League"
• "If The Price Is Right"
• "High Wit Da Blanksta"
• "June 27"
• "Late Night Fuckin Yo Bitch"
• "Leanin' On A Switch"
• "Lets Call Up On Drank"
• "Mash For My Dreams"
• "N' 2 Deep"
• "Next Episode"
• "Playaz Nite"
• "Popped Up Sittin Low"
• "Popped Up, Smoked Up"
• "Screwed Up Texas"
• "Screw Tape In The Deck"
• "Sentimental Value"
• "Show Up & Pour Up"
• "Soldiers United 4 Cash Series"
• "Soldiers United 4 Cash Platinum Edition"
• "Southside Still Holdin'"
• "Stayin' Down"
• "Still A G At 27"
• "Sr8 Wreckin'" (all freestyles)
• "Symptoms Of A Thug"
• "The Final Chapter"
• "The Legend"
• "Unconditional Love"
• "WHERE IT ALL BEGAN APT-110"
• "Who's Next Wit Plex"
• "Wineberry Over Gold"

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More Underground Tapes

• "4th Of July"
• "9 Months Later"
• "'98 Live"
• "'97 Live"
• "'96 Live"
• "Back in Yo Ear"
• "Barre"
• "Bitch Leave Me Alone"
• "Crawfish Festival"
• "Crumbs 2 Bricks"
• "Four Corners Of The World"
• "Gees Nite Out"
• "Half On A Gallon"
• "Headin to the Classic"
• "Hold Ya Head" (1st ever tape)
• "Hurricane Duck"
• "Laftex"
• "Mind On My Money"
• "One Life to Live"
• "Outlaws"
• "Pussy Weed and Alcohol"
• "Str8 Puttin it Down"
• "Riches Over Bitches"
• "Robin St. 4 Life"
• "Take it How You Wanna"
• "Telephone Love"
• "Three Years Later"
• "G-Code"
• "Graduation 99"
• "Money Over Bitches"
• "Bangin Down The Strip"
• "Done Deal"
• "Freestyle Kings"
• "It's a Dirty World"
• "Ridin Dirty"
• "Since the Gray Tapes Vol 2"
• "Sippin' Codeine"
• "Southside Most Wanted"
• "Syrup Sippers"
• "Tolu"

• "DJ Screw Freestyles"
• "Ooh Wee Man"
• "Fat Pat Freestyles"
• "98 Freestyles"

See also

• List of Musicians from Houston, Texas
• Houston hip hop

This is a list of hip hop artists and bands from Houston, Texas. ... Houston, Texas has long been the focus of an independent hip-hop music scene, influencing and influenced by the larger Southern hip hop and gangsta rap communities. ...

References

External links

• Screwed Up Records & Tapes - Official site (requires flash)
• Screwed Up Radio - Internet radio station playing DJ Screw 24/7
• Swangin' and Bangin' ... and getting to that other level with the disciples of screw - HoustonPress feature article on DJ Screw by Megan Halverson (published Feb. 1997)
• One Last Spin - HoustonPress article by Craig D. Lindsey on DJ Screw's passing (published Nov. 2000)
• Davey D article regarding the death of DJ Screw [3]
• Murder Dog interview with DJ Screw 8/8/99 [4]