DJ Screw
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DJ Screw, born Robert Earl Davis, Jr. (27 June 1971, Bastrop, Louisiana–16 november 2000), was a central figure in the Houston rap scene. His trademark was slowing down a song when he remixed it. This process is called 'screwing' a song. Slowing down the song was supposed to recreate the effect of recreationally using codeine, also known as syrup or sizurp.
His creations are hard to come by legally, but are still available at Screwed Up Records and Tapes on Cullen St. in Houston, Texas or on the screweduprecords.com website.
In 2004, Game Over was a major hit for DJ Screw's protegee Lil' Flip.
DJ Screw died of a heart attack in 2000. His cause of death was rumoured to be a codeine overdose.
DJ Screw's most successful protogee is Z-Ro who has released an average of 4 albums a year since 2000. Guerilla Maab is still holding down the SUC (Screwed Up Click) by releasing Screwed (SLAB'BED - Slow Loub And Bangin') versions of all their albums.
See also
External links
- Death Be Upon Us - RIP DJ Screw, Eklipz and Hosea Williams (http://www.daveyd.com/FullArticles%5CarticleN615.asp) by Davey D
- Screwed Up Records & Tapes (http://www.screweduprecords.com) - Official site (requires flash)