What They Talkin Bout Podcast

Dr. Adbul Haleem Muhammad tells Donnie Houston about his life and works with the Nation Of Islam. He talks about his early years in New York before coming to Texas. He also talks about his days as a DJ and gives a very detailed and informative history of Black Music and a lot more.

2-Fancy sits down with Donnie Houston for some real Hiram Clarke and SLAB history. He talks about his close relationship with Big Mello, street legends like Carl Smitty, his work with Woss Ness and a lot more.

Z-Ro introduces his new artist Lolita Monreaux. He also tells Donnie Houston about his new album "Pressure" and tells an untold Pimp C story before Lolita talks about her background prior to becoming a rapper.

Doughboy Sauce stops by to talk to Donnie Houston about his life and career. He talks about being from Herschelwood, rapping with the Ballaticians, being in the streets, the Sauce movement, Black Ink Houston and a lot more.

300Hunnid returns to the Donnie Houston Podcast.

Yungstar sits down with Donnie Houston to discuss his life and rap career. He talks about growing up on the southwest of Houston, meeting DJ Screw and doing June 27th, Wanna Be a Baller, his past with sherm and a lot more.

Alvin Jones was one of the most notorious car thieves from Rosewood in the 90's. In this sit-down with Donnie Houston, he talks about his life on the north side of Houston and what led to him getting into car theft. He also talks about being one of the first people to freestyle with Michael Watts at the Swishahouse and gives details about coming to the south side of Houston to steal SLABs. Alvin gives details on what happened to his crew over time and what eventually led him to being shot and going to prison.

Bobo Luchiano is a Dallas Hip Hop legend and also UGK family. He sits down with Donnie Houston for a conversation about his Dallas Hip Hop roots, meeting UGK and becoming family, lots of untold Pimp C stories, Bun B's Houston Rodeo performance and a whole lot more.

Bobo Luchiano is a Dallas Hip Hop legend and also UGK family. He sits down with Donnie Houston for a conversation about his Dallas Hip Hop roots, meeting UGK and becoming family, lots of untold Pimp C stories, Bun B's Houston Rodeo performance and a whole lot more.

Bo Bundy stops by to tell Donnie Houston about his come up in the music industry. Starting out in construction, Bo Bundy would rap on the side until it became more than a hobby. He talks about his influences, growing up in a Hispanic household, dealing with fame and more.

Al D 300 talks to Donnie Houston about his life and rap career. He talks about his close relationship with Lil Keke, growing up in Long View, Texas, being in the streets at a young age, going to prison and where he is today as an artist.

Madd Hatta sits down with Donnie Houston for an extensive, detailed conversation about his legendary radio career in Houston.

That Mexican OT stops by Donnie Houston to talk about his life and come up in the music industry. He talks about being influenced by a lot of east coast rappers, his mom introducing him to rap as a kid, names his top 5 MC's of all time and a lot more.

Lil Keke sits down with Donnie Houston to talk about his new album LGND and how the features and production came together, he also talks about this being the 25 year anniversary of his debut album "Don't Mess Wit Texas" and how far he's come since then. Keke also talks about a couple of major opportunities he missed in his career, being on the run for 10 years, SwishaHouse and a lot more.

Ms. Charlotte's life could be movie. In this interview with Donnie Hosuton she sits down to talk about her growing up in South Park, hustling as a teenager to survive, being the first woman on the slab, her relationship with Carl "Smitty" Smith, leaving the game, overcoming health issues and a lot more.

Lil Flip tells Donnie Houston about his experience performing on Verzuz and how long his relationship with 3-6 Mafia goes back, he's also ready to accept a smaller amount to do his own Verzuz now. Flip goes in detail about not wanting to record one of his biggest hits, his relationship with Pimp C, Big T, Dipset, G-Unit and others. He also says he doesn't regret the beef with T.I. and a lot more.

Toni Hickman is most known as one half of the rap group NOLA, who was signed to Suave House. In this interview with Donnie Houston, she talks about her life in New Orleans performing with Soulja Slim and Juvenile as a kid before forming NOLA and signing to Suave House. She also talks about health issues she's overcame and new music she's working on.

Lil O sits down with Donnie Houston to talk about his new album Greatest Of All Players and why he is the GOAP. He also reflects on his transition from the streets to legendary rap career that has lasted over 20 years. Whoa!

Lil O sits down with Donnie Houston to talk about his new album Greatest Of All Players and why he is the GOAP. He also reflects on his transition from the streets to legendary rap career that has lasted over 20 years. Whoa!

Stick 1 was one of DJ Screw's closest friends and was a very influential figure in the 90's street culture in Houston, Tx. In this interview, he talks about how he met DJ Screw, getting into the streets, his role in Lil Keke's life, changing his life and a lot more.

Lil Chucc was DJ Screw's cousin. In this candid interview with Donnie Houston, he talks about how he learned they were related and how close they became. Chucc also talks about being accused of killing Big Steve and Big Rue, what led to DJ Screw's death, his last moments and more.

4 Deep was one of the early Houston rap groups in the 90's spearheaded by Big Boss of O.G. Style and featured Koo Rod and Klas One. Most known for the their underground hit "Roll 4 Deep" Koo Rod and Klas One talk to Donie Houston about the origins of the group, stories with Mr. 3-2, Pimp C and more.

E-Rock sits down with Donnie Houston to discuss his life and career as a member of the 5th Ward Boyz. He talks about his early life as an aspiring football player before pursuing a career in rap. This interview is filled with classic stories of the early Rap-A-Lot days with the Geto Boys and more.

Ken The Man sits down with Donnie Houston to talk about her life and career. She grew up in Acres Homes but didn't grow up on rap and talks about how he stumbled up on the genre with friends, which led to freestyling and eventually writing raps. Ken also talks about how she's adjusting to fame, representing for the women and a lot more.

Ying Yang Twins were recently in Houston to perform at Bar 5015 and chopped it up with Donnie Houston about their career, influence, getting called from Jay Z and a lot more. Ying Yang in this thang!

Point Blank sits down with Donnie Houston for an in depth conversation about his life and career. The Blanksta talks about his life growing up in Chicago before moving to Houston and becoming a member of South Park Coalition. He also talks about his relationship with DJ Screw, his influence on Memphis legends 3-6 Mafia and Playa plus a lot more.

Donnie Houston host a LIVE podcast at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston with legendary graphic designers Mike Frost and Jorgey Casanova as part of their Dirty South exhibit. Mike Frost is responsible for most of the major Houston album and mixtape covers from the late 90's and 2000's. Jorgey has been one of Houston's top designers/artists since the 2010's and also is the co-owner of the DIOS brand.

Nick Storm celebrates the 20th anniversary of Hpnotiq with a conversation with Donnie Houston at Chapman & Kirby in Houston, Tx. Nick started off in the music industry but walked away after getting involved with Hpnotiq, a new brand at the time. After his success with Hpnotiq, Nick received a call from Didddy to do the same with a new brand his working with called Ciroc. This conversation is filled with gems and great stories about Nick's journey and a lot more.

Freeway Ricky Ross tells Donnie Houston how he got into the game and how much he was making before being set up to go to prison.

Big Dez joins Will Lean and Head in part 2 of this Botany Boyz interview with Donnie Houston. He talks about growing up in Cloverland as kids, hustling and living like adults. Big Dez also gives a lot of Southside history in this episode. Botany is the block that stayed crunk at all times.

In part one of this two part interview, Head and Will Lean of the Botany Boyz tell Donnie Houston the story of the Botany Boyz. They talk about how they all met in Cloverland, grew up hustling and riding slabs as kids, meet DJ Screw and a lot more. Stay tuned for part two with Big Dez.

Will Lean and OG Ron C sit down with Donnie Houston to discuss and clear up a lot of DJ Screw/Swisha House history and rumors as well as the origins of the north/south beef. Will Lean also gives some history on his group Botany Boyz.

DJ T. Gray has been a part of Houston's music scene since the early 90's working as a DJ on 97.9 the box as well as producing legends like Pimp C and Big Moe. In his second interview with Donnie Houston, he talks about leaving the station, leaving the Houston Rockets, starting his own company, his new beat tape and a lot more.

Godfather tells Donnie Houston about his life and rap career. Originally from Pittsburgh, Godfather moved to Houston in the early 90's and connected with Pen & Pixel, eventually meeting C-Note of the Botany Boyz and establishing relationships with other Screwed Up Click members, including DJ Screw. Godfather signed to Chevis Entertainment and was labelmates with Big Pokey, he also talks about his relationship with the late Black Rob and more.

Doeman has been grinding around Houston for the last 10 years and stops by Donnie Houston to talk about his life, career and new project "Brown Soul." Doeman also talks about being from southeast Houston, representing for HIspanics in Hip Hop, his relationship with Rob Markman and a more.

Magno talks to Donnie Houston about his life and rap career. After being discovered by T. Farris, he was introduced to Dirty 3 Records and eventually signed with Swisha House. He talks about his relationship with Mike Jones, his solo career, working with DJ Clue and a lot more.

Reese Gates is a comedian from Nacogdoches, Texas, most known for his comedy skits on Instagram. He tells Donnie Houston how he gained popularity through his infamous CripFit skit, how he keeps fresh content coming, Texas Top 5 of all time and more.

Sexxx Fiends are an early 90's rap group from Houston, often compared to 2 Live Crew. In this interview with Donnie Houston, DJ X-Rated and Tiny T talk about coming up in Dead End and on the South Side with future legends like Fat Pat and Hawk.

The legend K-Rino returns to talk to Donnie Houston about longevity and his latest project "A Blessing and a Burden". In this interview, K-Rino also discusses cancel culture, his history with radio in Houston, names his top 5 Houston MC's of all time and a lot more.

Jack Freeman is an R&B artist from Houston, Texas. In this interview with Donnie Houston, he talks about his life and career, starting with growing up on the North side of Houston. Jack started out playing football before falling into a music career. As an R&B artists, Jack has collaborated with legends like Lil Keke, Slim Thug and Scarface. He also talks about how got the attention of Melyssa Ford and a lot more.

Datwon Thomas and Adell Henderson are two legends when it comes to journalism. In this interview with Donnie Houston, Datwon and Adell run down their journey into journalism, which eventually led to them both being at VIBE before creating the classic KING Magazine, which was a staple in Hip Hop culture for it's entire run as a publication. They also talk classic moments from the KING days with Tyra Banks, Free from 106 & Park, this year being the 20 year anniversary and a lot more.

Edgar is Pimp C's cousin, most known for being mentioned on the classic "Hi Life" song as "Edgar on the boat." In this interview with Donnie Houston, Edgar talks about the different characters like Tony Snow and Percy Mack as well as how it was traveling with Pimp C after he came home from prison. Edgar also talks about him being "tampered with," UGK affiliate XVII and more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oMU479cTvaw

Killa Kyleon sits down with Donnie Houston to talk about his life and rap career. Killa grew up on both sides of Houston, allowing him to have experiences and create relationships that would play a huge part in his legendary rap career. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ohaWHHKlSgI

Yung Al stops by to talk to Donnie Houston about how he went from the streets to taking music serious when his Jungle Freestyle took off. Yung Al also talks about learning the industry, getting shot, opening a new business, new music and more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WxP-dBFqnWg

Archie Lee is a member of the Herschelwood Hardheadz with Lil Keke. In this interview with Donnie Houston, he talks about the history of his notorious neighborhood, Lil Keke, Herschelwood Hardeadz album, new music and more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mJKIYIy0ZuU

Smoke D is most known for his verse o UGK's classic "Front, Back, Side to Side" and being the voice on the interludes for the "Ridin Dirty" album. In this interview with Donnie Houston, Smoke D talks about how he met Bun B and Pimp C. He also talks about what led to him being on Super Tight, going prison and secretly recording what would end up as interludes on UGK's classic "Ridin Dirty" album and a lot more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b_YzhVQMOcs

AD Green is an original member of the Swisha House. In this interview with Donnie Houston, he talks about how life was for him before freestyling for MIchael Watts and becoming a member of the Swisha House. He also talks about his rap style and classic mixtapes like "Before Da Kappa." AD Green also talks about what led up to him receiving a 50 year prison sentence and how he came home early as well as his plans for the future and more. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/f8lciLXQF1I

Spice 1 stops by to talk to Donnie Houston while he was in Houston. Spice talks about his Texas roots, untold stories with Too Short and 2Pac, Menace II Society, meeting DJ Screw and a lot more. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/uq0K--fncrQ

Thorough was the first artist signed to Tony Draper's Suave House imprint back when it was simply Suave Records. In this interview with Donnie Houston, he talks about the early days with Tony Draper and JB, forming South Circle with Mr. Mike, why he seemed to have vanished from the scene and a lot more.

Smackwater returns to talk about his new album. In this interview Smackwater talks to Donnie Houston about being off parole, his daughter, not smoking weed, the black community and a lot more.

Meshah Hawkins is most known for being married to the late great, Big Hawk. In this interview with Donnie Houston, she talks about growing up in third ward and going to high school with Big Moe, Big Pokey, George Floyd and others. She also talks meeting Big Hawk for the first time, his career, untimely death, how Hawk ended up being sampled on Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode" and a lot more.