The city of Houston has given us a great deal, especially in the music industry. I mean, let’s be serious, the beloved Texan city birthed Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion, and we could really start and end there. However, Houston also gave rise to a unique music genre that resonated with the city and its listeners.
Another draw to Houston is how much the city respects and celebrates its own. After one of its icons passed away, Houston vowed to honor him with a public celebration occurring every June 27. Here’s what to know about the local holiday.
Why is June 27 celebrated in Houston?
June 27 is officially known in Houston as DJ Screw Day. The holiday is exclusive to Houston and pays homage to the city’s signature chopped and screwed music style which DJ Screw pioneered. According to Chron, the sound became “a subculture that infiltrated Houston hip hop and became a lasting part of its identity.”
DJ Screw, born Robert Earl Davis Jr., was the leader of Houston’s Screwed Up Click. His name began circulating the city in the 1990s, several years after he started DJing at the age of 12. According to City Cast Houston, DJ Screw’s underground mixtapes quickly blew up, as he would often sell 10,000 to 15,000 copies in a single day…