SCREWSTON, Texas – Every June 27, the Houston community gathers together to remember the iconic beats and the soulful sounds of Southern rap created by the one and only, DJ Screw. Recommended Videos ...

Among the hundreds of mixtapes DJ Screw made during his short life, one is cited annually as cause for a proper Houston holiday. Thus far June 27th is celebrated informally by fans. But petitions were ...

His name is Robert Davis Sr., and he's the father of Robert Davis Jr., who is otherwise known as DJ Screw. For this reason, the elder Davis prefers to be known as "Papa Screw." Papa Screw's son died ...

An exclusive look into a new biography that spans the life, death, and legacy of the originator of 'chopped and screwed' music “What’s beautiful about the story of DJ Screw is there’s so many ...

After much anticipation, DJ's Screw's visual tribute "All Screwed Up" is finally here. The film opens up with a disclaimer from rap legend Lil Keke, who reminds us to watch the production with an open ...

We spoke to Lance Scott Walker, the author of the thorough but breezy DJ Screw biography, A Life In Slow Revolution. When it comes to DJ Screw (real name Robert Earl Davis Jr), it’s sometimes ...

A new book tells the story of the influential Houston producer with interviews of the people who knew and worked with him. His voice is among the most influential in modern day hip-hop. And now, two ...

The late, great DJ Screw, born Robert Earl Davis Jr., sold mixtapes in high school for lunch money. He went on to open his own record store—the legendary Screwed Up Records & Tapes—sell hundreds of ...

Celebrated annually on June 27, DJ Screw Day commemorates the life, career and loss of DJ Screw, the king of Houston hip-hop. Although it’s not officially a holiday, DJ Screw Day has become an annual ...

Texas hip-hop history is not complete without the mention of Robert Earl Davis Jr., known musically as DJ Screw. In Houston, June 27 is reserved to honor Screw. The tempo slows down as the city plays ...

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the death of Robert Earl Davis Jr., a.k.a. DJ Screw. Taken too soon at the still-young age of 29, DJ Screw became a victim In the documentary DJ Screw: The ...