His style is impetuous. His defense is impregnable. His flow is lethal. His grind is legendary. Get To Know V-Zilla, part 2 of 2. Come see him in action at The Standard this Friday.

HoustonHipHop.Com caught up with the legendary Cut Chemist at the recent Red Bull 45 Spin event in Houston. Featuring appearances from The Are, DJ Sun, Brett Koshkin, and John Doe.

This is a jam session recorded during Lower Life Form’s rehearsal a few months ago. The lineup has changed a little since this footage was shot, but I think it was too good to not share. This is a good precursor to tonight’s show at The Standard.

We’re getting close to the finish line! Our week-long look at Lower Life Form brings us a look inside a recent session for “Classic Brew”, a joint project between LLF’s Brew and H.I.S.D’s E. Classic. Remix was working on cuts. The Standard is tomorrow. Already.

We’ve reached the halfway point of our week-long look at Lower Life Form. This footage is from a recent practice session, where they were working on “Story Of My Life”. The Standard is going to be unbelievable this Friday!

In honor of Lower Life Form’s performance at The Standard this Friday, we’re spending an entire week with the guys. We’ve dubbed this first installment “The Low Life”.

In honor of H.I.S.D.’s appearance at the November edition of The Standard this Friday, Nov. 13, we’re dedicating the entire week to the collective that is the future of hip hop in Houston. We start it off with Savvi and EQuality, also known as Blak Embassy.

Visuals by Flash Gordon Parks

More after the jump.

I first ran into Savvi a few years ago at what I believe was a Peace Uv Mine show, right around the time that he released his “Hueston Chronicles” CD. I’d heard of him before, but this was the first time that I’d actually seen him in person. What I remember most about that show (with my fading memory) was him being flanked on stage by a legion of singers and musicians, maybe another rapper. Here was this guy that I’d never heard of who seemingly already had a bit of a following, while managing a stable of talent all on his own. Props given.

After his set, I introduced myself to him, and promised that we’d work together someday. That day came a few years later with “Summer So Good” from the Summer Sessions EP.

EQuality was one of those guys that I knew before I knew who he was (if that makes any sense). I’d seen him at all the spots, but didn’t know he was the fabled EQ from HISD until a meeting at a mutual friend’s residence. I thought that he was FWMJ’s distant cousin, because they favor each other so much. Not too long after, I would stumble upon him in his natural element at a spoken word function. Think Gil Scott Heron meets Andre 3000 meets Charles Mingus. That’s EQ.

Check out Savvi and EQ, along with the rest of the HISD collective, at this Friday’s edition of The Standard.

HISD’s website: Peace Uv Mine

How do we follow up a successful debut? By making it even better! HISD performs. Hosted by Brew and PhD from Lower Life Form. DJ Cashless provides the sounds once again. Click here for more info.

Oct 2 2009

New monthly beginning October2, 2009 at The Green Room (in Warehouse Live)

The best of the 80s and 90s Hip Hop and Dance. Featuring an exclusive performance by Michele Thibeaux! No cover – No dress code – Drink Specials all night! Expect something new and exciting every month!

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