As bands and floats line up for Grambling’s Homecoming Parade, a festive atmosphere prevails. The parade always begins with the world-famous Grambling State University Marching Tiger Band leading the way down Main Street toward the campus.
Grambling, Louisiana Early Morning
Grambling, Louisiana streets can look deceptively empty on Grambling State University Homecoming morning, but that usually changes rather quickly, as people line the streets waiting for the parade. This year, it was extremely cold, but people still turned out.
KP AKA K-Pistol, Shreveport’s Rap Veteran
Shreveport rap veteran KP, also known as K-Pistol, first came to prominence in early 2000 with the pioneering rap group N.H.C., who had gained a following with songs like “Lifeguard” and “Parking Lot Pimpin” from their debut album “Respect The Game.” The group eventually broke up, but KP has continued to record and occasionally release new material, more recently putting out Louisiana hits like “Put Your Hands On Me, Then” and “Ratchet Girl.” You can listen to some of KP’s music at http://www.reverbnation.com/kpakakpistol.
Harrison County Courthouse, Marshall TX
The Harrison County Courthouse dominates Whetstone Square in downtown Marshall, Texas
Sound City Music in Marshall TX
Sound City Music on Marshall, Texas’ West Houston Street is a neighborhood institution whose walls are literally filled with rap, blues and gospel, including a …
M & M Records in Tyler, TX
M & M Records has been Tyler, Texas’ main spot for Texas rap albums and mixtapes, gospel, blues and T-shirts. It’s off the beaten path, but definitely worth a visit, and you might just find that out-of-print Texas rap CD you’ve been wanting.
Dallas Rap Artist @stubbalean
Stubb-A-Lean (@stubbalean) is one of Dallas’ up-and-coming rap artists.You can download his latest mixtape at http://starcitytexas.com/ or follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/stubbalean.
Lose Yourself in Books and Records at @HalfPriceBooks
Half Price Books and Records in Dallas might be the largest used book store in America, or close to it. Of course there are other locations in Texas, as well as in several other states, but this flagship store on Northwest Highway in Dallas is the original location and company headquarters. The store is filled with used and cut-out books, compact discs and vinyl record albums, all at remarkably low prices. Visit them at http://www.hpb.com/001.html for more info.
Rewind Music and More-Dallas, TX
Rewind Music and More is one of Dallas’ premiere stores for hip-hop, gospel and blues CD’s and mixtapes. After a number of years in Oak Cliff’s Wynnewood Village, they have relocated to a store front at 3823 Ross Avenue just northeast of downtown Dallas. They’re definitely worth a visit for any fans of Texas rap. And remember, there’s no experience quite like visiting an independent record store.