HOUSTON, Texas -- With his slowed down tempo, DJ Screw gave Houston a sound and changed hip hop forever. DJ Screw is credited for pioneering the sound known as "Chopped and Screwed." "He was the ...

In the wrong hands, chopping and screwing is a sloppy way to try and extend the shelf life of a song or album. In able care, it can add trippy new dimension to familiar music. Rarely, though, does it ...

As we celebrate the unparalleled career of the legendary Robert “DJ Screw” Davis Jr. during the week of his passing almost a quarter century ago, we decided to explore some of Houston’s most revered ...

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 ...

Houstonians and others in the music industry remembered Robert Earl Davis Jr., also known as DJ Screw. The community honored the late hip-hop DJ by reflecting on his life on June 27 — which is a ...