Welcome 2 Houston: Hip Hop Heritage in Hustle TownBy Langston Collin Wilkins, Champaign, IL: University of Illinois Press, 2023. 192 pp. $24.95 (pbk) Click on the article title to read more.

Very happy to share my review of "Welcome 2 Houston: Hip Hop Heritage in Hustle Town" by Langston Collin Wilkins which was recently published in the Journal of Popular Culture!

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American Rap Scenes American Rap Scenes examines the history and legacy of rap music in 25 American cities through factors of geography, migration, movements, music, and technology…

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Explore 25 cities that shaped rap—from South Bronx to San Juan. 📚🎶
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25 - Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands Playlist · Sam Soul · 83 items · 4 saves

🌍 Scene #25 of 25: San Juan & Saint Thomas 🎶
Vico C, Daddy Yankee, R. City
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24 - Honolulu Playlist · Sam Soul · 23 items · 3 saves

🌍 Scene #24 of 25: Honolulu. The scene is as diverse as the islands!
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23 - Washington, DC and Baltimore Playlist · Sam Soul · 134 items · 2 saves

🎶 #23 of 25 The DMV (DC & Baltimore) Playlist is LIVE! 💥 Listen: open.spotify.com/playlist/1B7...
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22 - Hampton Playlist · Sam Soul · 63 items · 3 saves

🌍 #22 of 25: Hampton, VA🎶
@Timbaland to @MissyElliott, the scene is very influential
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21 - Miami Playlist · Sam Soul · 105 items · 3 saves

🎶 Scene #21 of 25 is Miami!🏙️ Black & Latinx influences, 808 bass, and resistance.
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20 - Atlanta Playlist · Sam Soul · 203 items · 10 saves

Scene #20 of 25: Atlanta
From OutKast to Gucci Mane, From Crunk to Trap
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19 - Memphis Playlist · Sam Soul · 155 items · 3 saves

🌍 Scene 19 of 25: Memphis
Hear iconic songs from Three 6 Mafia, 8Ball & MJG
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18 - New Orleans Playlist · Sam Soul · 147 items · 2 saves

🎶 Scene #18 of 25: New Orleans! 🌍 Bounce, Cash Money, & No Limit Records. 🏙️
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17 - Houston Playlist · Sam Soul · 200 items · 2 saves

🌍Scene #17 American Rap Scenes: Houston Playlist! 🎶
DJ Screw to Megan Thee Stallion
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16 - Detroit Playlist · Sam Soul · 129 items · 4 saves

🎶 Get ready for Scene #16 of 25 - Detroit. Bo$$, Eminem, to Big Sean
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15 - Minneapolis and St. Paul Playlist · Sam Soul · 84 items · 2 saves

🎶 Scene #15 of 25: Minneapolis & St. Paul Rap!
Atmosphere to Lizzo!
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14 - St. Louis Playlist · Sam Soul · 101 items · 2 saves

🎶 Scene #14 of 25: St Louis! The legend of Stagger Lee to Nelly, Smino, and Metro Boomin
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13 - Chicago and Gary Playlist · Sam Soul · 182 items · 17 saves

Scene #13: Chicago & Gary - Twista & Common to Chance, Chief Keef, & Freddie Gibbs
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12 - Seattle and Portland Playlist · Sam Soul · 99 items · 2 saves

🎶 Scene #12: Seattle & Portland rap scenes - From Macklemore to Sir Mix-A-Lot.
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11 - Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area Playlist · Sam Soul · 276 items · 2 saves

🚨 Scene #11 of 25 is LIVE! #Oakland & #BayArea rap scene. Political activism to hyphy culture, helping shape Hip Hop.
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10 - Los Angeles and Compton Playlist · Sam Soul · 285 items · 12 saves

🚨 Scene #10 of 25: Los Angeles & Compton Playlist! 🎶
LA’s rap scene redefined Hip Hop💥
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09 - Boston Playlist · Sam Soul · 88 items · 3 saves

🎶 Scene #9 of 25: Boston! 🌍
Ed O.G., Guru, Slaine, Statik Selektah, BIA
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Scene #8 of 25: Newark! 🎶 Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, Redman, Wyclef & more! 🔥
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Scene #7 of 25: Philly! 🎤
Playlist features Schoolly D, The Roots & more! 🚨
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06 - Long Island Playlist · Sam Soul · 80 items · 3 saves

🌍 Scene #6 of 25: Long Island! 🎶
Shaped rap with Rakim, Biz Markie, MF Doom & De La Soul.
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05 - Staten Island Playlist · Sam Soul · 40 items · 4 saves

Scene #5 of 25: Staten Island! 🏙️ Known for Wu-Tang Clan & RZA’s game-changing production. 🎶
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04 - Brooklyn Playlist · Sam Soul · 143 items · 3 saves

🎶 Scene #4 of 25: Brooklyn! 🗣️
Feel the energy that shaped hip hop from Bed-Stuy to Fort Greene.
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🌍 Scene #3 of 25 from American Rap Scenes: Queens! 🎶
From Marley Marl to Nas, Queens helped shape East Coast Hip Hop.
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02 - Manhattan and Harlem Playlist · Sam Soul · 143 items · 3 saves

🌍 Get ready for American Rap Scenes with Scene 2: Manhattan & Harlem Playlist! 🎶
Dive into NYC's iconic Hip Hop scene! 🏙️
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🎉 Happy New Year! 🎶📚 American Rap Scenes drops 5/1! 🚨 Countdown begins today with 25 iconic rap city playlists! 🎧
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