Big Moe
Houston bred a growing scene of homegrown rap artists throughout the mid- to late '90s, and Big Moe became one of the first to break out of Texas and go national. Unlike most of the Houston rappers, who tended to offer a hardcore style, Moe offered a much more accessible one. He both rapped and sang, and his producers crafted smooth, melodic tracks that bounced along at a leisurely pace. Plus, he precisely balanced the fine line between the underground and mainstream. Moe's songs were often street-themed, with intoxicants being a prime theme; yet they were simultaneously radio-friendly and hook-laden, with his breakthrough single, "Purple Stuff," being a perfect example.
Like many of his Houston peers, Moe began his career freestyling on DJ Screw's mixtapes before graduating to Wreckshop Records. The label released the big man's debut album, City of Syrup (2000), the title nodding to Houston's reputation for drinking codeine-laced syrup, which Moe pours from a Styrofoam cup on the album's cover. City of Syrup album featured a noteworthy hit, "Mann!," that Moe intended to be the Dirty South's answer to Black Rob's East Coast hit "Whoa!" His intentions proved successful, and listeners rewarded him with a reputation-establishing hit. A year and half later, Moe returned with his second album, Purple World (2002), the album that would introduce him to the world. It offered a who's who ensemble of Houston vocalists, excellent production by Blue and Salih Williams, and two versions of Moe's breakthrough single, "Purple Stuff." Plus, Priority Records distributed the album, ensuring that it would be everywhere, from the street corners of Houston to the Wal-Marts of suburban America. MTV even gave Moe's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory-themed video a few rotations.
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DJ Chill Tribute to Big Moe
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by CLEMATIS on 23 Sep 2020
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City Of Syrup
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Wreckshop - SoSouth on 25 Jul 2000
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Purple World
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Priority Records on 2 Jan 2002
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Purple World
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Capitol Records on 2 Jan 2002
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Big Moetivation Chapter 1: Recover & Discover
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by WylOut Entertainment on 25 Aug 2020
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Unfinished Business
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by eOne Music on 18 Mar 2008
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Kapatid (feat. Seano & JJ Seed)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 2450773 Records DK on 1 Apr 2024
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STRONGER THAN BEFORE
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 6005245 Records DK on 10 Apr 2024
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FEELING DISCONNECTED
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 6005245 Records DK on 12 Feb 2024
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Local
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 4445811 Records DK on 11 Mar 2024
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INNER DEMONS
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 6005245 Records DK on 16 Apr 2024
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NEED TO MAKE A CALL
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 6005245 Records DK on 15 Apr 2024
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Bar Code
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 4445811 Records DK on 27 Feb 2024
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Honest
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 4445811 Records DK on 9 Feb 2024
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HOPE IS GONE
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 6005245 Records DK on 11 Apr 2024
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Worthless
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 4445811 Records DK on 13 Feb 2024
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