DJ Screw

DJ Screw, born Robert Earl Davis, Jr. (27 June 1971, Bastrop, Louisiana–16 november 2000), was a central figure in the Houston rap scene. His trademark was slowing down a song when he remixed it. This process is called 'screwing' a song. Slowing down the song was supposed to recreate the effect of recreationally using codeine, also known as syrup or sizurp.

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27 June - 1971 - Bastrop, Louisiana - 16 november - 2000 - Houston - Screwing - Codeine - Syrup

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His creations are hard to come by legally, but are still available at Screwed Up Records and Tapes on Cullen St. in Houston, Texas or on the screweduprecords.com website.

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In 2004, Game Over was a major hit for DJ Screw's protegee Lil' Flip.

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2004 - Lil' Flip

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DJ Screw died of a heart attack in 2000. His cause of death was rumoured to be a codeine overdose.

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Heart attack - Codeine - Overdose

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DJ Screw's most successful protogee is Z-Ro who has released an average of 4 albums a year since 2000. Guerilla Maab is still holding down the SUC (Screwed Up Click) by releasing Screwed (SLAB'BED - Slow Loud And Bangin') versions of all their albums.

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