This Saturday local rappers will be teaming up for the Legends of Hip Hop Tour at NRG Arena. The “legends” go by the name of Juvenile, Scarface, 8 Ball & MJG, Too Short, DJ Quik & Bun B. These are all artists from the south and the west coast. Scarface is a Houston native, and Bun B is from Port Arthur which is not too far away. Although Scarface is from Houston I can’t name one of his songs. I’ve probably heard one before, and just didn’t know it was by him, but I can’t say that I’m a very familiar with his music. He did make an appearance at the OTR ll Tour, and he even performed a song.  I’m familiar with Bun B’s music, even the music he recorded when he was in the rap group UGK. I’ve also seen Bun B perform, not at one of his own concerts, but he is always called on stage to perform at least one song at a lot of Houston concerts.

Juvenile is from New Orleans, Louisiana, and I can say that I’m definitely a fan. His song Back That “Thang” up is one of my favorites. Every time I hear it my entire mood changes. That song is a major throwback, and he hasn’t made any hits since 2003. I’m good with the throwbacks though, and if he ever decides to make any new music I’ll be down to listen! I’ve never seen him in concert, but I’m sure he’ll deliver because  a lot of people like his music.  Too Short is from Los Angeles, and I would say he’s of the same caliber as Juvenile. People really love hearing his older music. He is releasing an album on November 9th titled, The Pimp Tape. Two singles from the album have already been released and they are titled ” Go $hort Dog” and “Ain’t My Girlfriend”. I haven’t listened to them, but I will go check them out. I hope they’re good because when artists leave the scene for a long time and try to make a comeback, it’s either a hit or a miss. I’m really hoping that it’s a hit because I just like to see people win.

8 Ball and MJG are a rap duo from Memphis Tennessee. I always hear their names, but I don’t know any of their music. If I have heard them before they were probably featured on somebody else’s song or somebody else was playing their music and failed to mention who the artists were. From my knowledge they haven’t released any new music recently either. Last but not least, we have DJ Quik. I think he’s the person from this lineup that I’ve heard the least about. He released a single back in April called “World Girl”. I’ve never heard it, but I’m sure fans of his probably have.

Personally, I would only consider Bun B, Juvenile, Too Short legends because they’re the rappers that I’m most familiar with. I think I’d also have to give Scarface the legend title too because he’s from Houston, and because I’ve heard people rave about him forever. All of them are highly respected rappers, so I guess they all are truly legends.