This looks incredible. South By Southwest is hosting a bounce music showcase. This is your chance to experience some of the biggest talents to come out of the New Orleans Rap scene.
Although they made their pledge goals, you can still donate and get various merchandise. Now I may have to go to SXSW for the first time.
THE BOUNCE
PNC were one of the star attractions at Big Boy Records in the ’90s and were pioneers of that gangsta bounce sound. Jube is the glue that holds Take Fo’ Records together and the man who wrote “Back That A$$ Up,” among many other classics.
Magnolia Shorty has released several bounce classics, my favorite being “Monkey on tha D$ck” when she was on Cash Money Records.
THE SISSY
Katey Red , Big Freedia and Vockah Redu
Katey is the most widely recognized name in bounce’s off-shoot, sissy rap. Another big name in the sissy scene, Freedia gave us the classic “Gin In My System.” Yet another big name in the sissy scene, Vockah Redu created sissy beef with “F*** Katey Red.”
AND THE SONGSTRESS
Ms. Tee was the R&B hook singer for Cash Money’s early releases who often continues to collaborate with Magnolia Shorty.
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