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Devin the Dude is a Houston-area rapper. Though relatively well-known among the underground hip-hop community during the mid-to-late 90's, Devin did not achieve mainstream success until his appearance on Dr. Dre's 2001 album. Besides sex, relationships, ridin' trucks, smokin' reefer, drinkin' beer, partying, and conscious or proverbial themes, much of Devin's work is also light-hearted and comically self-deprecating. His name is Zeldar, and he is from the planet Beldar.

Born from the brooding ignorance infested slums of the south, a group solely dedicated to the revival of expression within hip hop and rap music was born. Harnessing the creative minds of the White cousins and a Spaniard named Hernandez, sick rhymes and vile styles were spit on nasty ass beats repping the Guerilla Foco.

With an ear for dope beats, catchy melodies, and a penchant for slashin' through it all with a lyrical fury & a forward moving flow, FAT TONY is a young American rap artist on the rise. The '88 born Houston native, birthed by a war veteran Nigerian father of the Ibo peoples and a musically talented Black American mother, views the creation of his music through a kaleidoscope of varied, diverse ideas & influences. With inspirations ranging from Morrissey to E-40, he sees music as one entire entity & sets out to catch listening ears worldwide. No boundaries, no labels, and no pretentious markings are present in his sound, style, and image. He hopes to do away with the borders we've created to separate ourselves from difference through records that grant hours of enjoyment & a fun loving live show. Fat Tony first gained prominence in Texas underground Hip Hop scene as a a founding member of Houston based Hip Hop group The Low Ends. As a teenager he was known organizing music events in Houston inviting regional & national bands such as The Ergs!, Joe Jitsu, The Rushmores, The Cocker Spaniels and other underground acts introducing them to Houston audiences for the first time. He intentionally organized events with a variety of styles to bring diversity to the forefront for the young audiences often getting their first taste of independent music. He was also a founding member and bassist in Houston based instrumental Rock 'n' Roll band Donatello. Fat Tony frequently collaborates with his partner Smash Bro in the creative process, and performances where Smash Bro serves as Fat Tony's hypeman & backing vocalist. Fat Tony and Smash Bro also record under the group moniker The Bummy Teenagers, and have worked together since 2005. He is the winner of the 2008 Houston Press Music Awards' Best Underground Hip Hop award. He is also certified as an URB (magazine) Next 1000 artist, a list of emerging new artists anticipated to breakthrough. Fat Tony was also recently nominated for the 2009 Houston Press Music Awards' Best Underground Hip Hop award. Fat Tony also works as a music journalist, currently freelance writing for his blog, Free Press Houston, and other publications.

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