Devaughn Douglas

The lights at the Toyota Center dimmed as the spotlight lit up the center stage. Bathed in the white light and donning a white, sequined dress stood Mariah Carey. As the noise from the crowd lowered, she laughed, “This used to be a completely Christmas Show but then my agent...

Leon Thomas is no stranger to the industry. The New York City native got his start singing on Broadway and quickly began making a name for himself on the Nickelodeon network on shows like The Backyardigans and Victorious. That was back in 2013. Since then, he has worked on pivotal...

“Ya’ll know I’m from Dallas but I also represent Texas!” yelled BigXthaPlug as he blew a puff of smoke into the air. As the crowd screamed and camera phones flashed, sparkling off of the diamond chain hanging from his neck, the rapper repeated himself before turning back to his DJ...

Grundy “G-Mayniac” Wiley is the creator of Bless Tha Belly, a Houston-based “EATERtainment” media brand that showcases chefs, restaurants, food trucks, and all things culinary in the Bayou City and

It has been twenty-four years since Robert Earl Davis Jr. left this earth, leaving Houston with a signature sound that has gone worldwide. While DJ Screw is no longer with

As the band dropped the tempo and brought their volume down to a whisper, Robert Glasper began to play a familiar riff on the keyboard. The crowd erupted in cheers as they recognized the melody, their voices blending into an excited hum that filled the House of Blues. Glasper smiled—his signature, playful smirk—and rose to his feet while still playing, his fingers moving across the keys with casual precision. Wearing a knitted beanie and a black t-shirt emblazoned with “Black Radio” across the front, Glasper looked relaxed and at home.

We are approaching that time of year when journalists release their lists for the best albums and music from the previous year. There are many reasons why publications do this,

Photography by Matthew Casby

24 Albums That Captured the City’s Essence

In this Forward Times exclusive, Killer Mike opens up about his collaboration with the Houston Symphony and the Mighty Midnight Revival, his deep ties to Houston hip-hop, and the power