DeVaughn Douglas

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The Final Chamber: Wu-Tang’s Last Stand Echoes Through Houston

1 week ago | houstonpress.com | DeVaughn Douglas |Houston Press

The crowd, many dressed in Wu Wear and vintage tour tees, watched intently as her vocals filled the arena. As she made her way through the final verse, the tone shifted. When she sang the lyric “can it be that it was all so simple then,” the atmosphere changed. People stood up, recognizing the lyric’s dual meaning: part tribute, part warning. The stadium lights dimmed at once, prompting a wave of cheers. A beat dropped, the lights pulsed back on, and Raekwon stormed the stage.
Noah Nova Refuses to Be Boxed In: The Rapper has room for Lady Friends

2 months ago | garlandjournal.com | DeVaughn Douglas

By DeVaughn DouglasForward Timeshttps://www.forwardtimes.com/Noah Nova doesn’t need a co-sign to define his sound. He’s already done that himself, fusing lyricism with rhythm, depth with soul, and Houston legacy with a personal flair that refuses to be boxed in. His new album Lady Friends is the latest step in a journey that began back in the fourth grade, when a young Nova, then rapping under the name Supernova, first started penning verses after school and downloading beats from LimeWire.
No Passport Needed: Khruangbin Returns to Houston

2 months ago | houstonpress.com | DeVaughn Douglas |Houston Press

The crowd at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion jumped to their feet as the band returned to the stage. Behind them, a projection of the cover art from their 2024 album A La Sala flickered in black and white, as if caught in a thunderstorm. The sound of wind and rain filled the amphitheater, swirling into the cheers like an overture. Bassist Laura Lee Ochoa, in a pink dress and matching headband, stood opposite guitarist Mark Speer, dressed simply in jeans and a black shirt.
Hammer Time and Holy Ground: Inside Tobe Nwigwe’s 713 Tour Stop

2 months ago | houstonpress.com | DeVaughn Douglas |Houston Press

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Denzel Curry Channels the South’s Future at Bayou Music Center

2 months ago | houstonpress.com | DeVaughn Douglas |Houston Press

“Houston, you know we’re coming back here every year!” exclaimed Denzel Curry as he took a deep breath and crossed the stage at Bayou Music Center. “DJ, play that melody I like.”As the sample of Keith Mansfield’s “The Loving Touch” played through the venue’s speakers, the haunting voice trailed off and the lights dimmed. When the voice returned, the DJ looped the sample into Curry’s hit “Walkin” from his fifth studio album, Melt My Eyez See Your Future.
Bun B Rises Above Mic Malfunctions and Tech Glitches to Deliver a Rodeo Show

Mar 8, 2025 | houstonpress.com | DeVaughn Douglas

Colorful stars danced across the dirt floor of NRG Stadium, circling the rodeo’s star-shaped stage. As the stage slowly rotated, Bun B addressed the cheering crowd. “Houston, can we turn up for real?” Bun asked as the audience roared in anticipation of the next guest. “I’ve been wanting to bring this person out since we did this the first time, but he was always busy and getting around. I wanted to bring him out because he’s a trapper.
Houston Concert Watch 3/5: Jackie Venson, GloRilla and More

Mar 5, 2025 | houstonpress.com | Tom Richards |DeVaughn Douglas

In one of his songs for the Velvet Underground, Lou Reed wrote about Jenny, whose “life was saved by rock and roll.” In the case of Five Eight’s Mike Mantione, that’s just about the size of it. When Mantione was in college, he spent time in a psychiatric facility, diagnosed with bipolar disorder and signs of schizophrenia. After his mother saw how heavily sedated the doctors were keeping him, she pulled Mantione out of the hospital.
No Label, No Limits: KenTheMan Stakes Her Claim with Kinda Famous

Mar 3, 2025 | houstonpress.com | DeVaughn Douglas

Her 2020 independent EP, 4 Da 304's, climbed to No. 9 on the Apple Hip-Hop charts and amassed over three million streams within its first 24 hours. Her independent success attracted the attention of major labels and brands, leading her to eventually sign with Roc Nation. However, she recently parted ways with the organization without releasing a collection of work.
Things to Do: See the Violent Femmes at the White Oak Music Hall

Feb 28, 2025 | houstonpress.com | Bob Ruggiero |Tom Richards |DeVaughn Douglas

1983's "Violent Femmes" Record cover In this modern musical era where singles rule, the idea of an artist putting out a cohesive piece of work as an album carries far less cultural impact than it used to. Though its become increasingly popular in concert for an act to play an entire album from Track First to Track Last. The storied folk-punk group The Violent Femmes are going one step further.
Houston Concert Watch 2/26: Gary Clark Jr., Robert Cray and More

Feb 26, 2025 | houstonpress.com | Tom Richards |DeVaughn Douglas

Jason Bonham first played the drums with Led Zeppelin when he was teenager, after his father John had the boy sit in with the band during a soundcheck at the Knebworth Festival. The younger Bonham grew into a respected drummer, occasionally performing with Zeppelin (e.g. at the group’s reunion in 2007) while playing with Black Country Communion and Sammy Hagar. Here’s where it gets weird.