{"id":166,"date":"2023-01-30T19:13:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T00:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unewhavendh.org\/music-of-texas-spring-2023\/?p=166"},"modified":"2023-05-07T22:59:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T03:59:28","slug":"i-been-on-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unewhavendh.org\/music-of-texas-spring-2023\/2023\/01\/30\/i-been-on-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8221; I Been On (Remix)&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beyonce - I Been On (Remix) (ft. Lil KeKe, Slim Thug, Willie D, Scarface, Z-Ro, &amp; Bun B) [2013]\" width=\"1333\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DdCZwG2qMwA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Track \u201cI Been on (Remix)\u201d is a remix featuring the work of Houston hip-hop artists Bun B, Lil Keke, Slim Thug, Willie D, Scarface, and Z-Ro. This version of the song was released in 2013, originally to SoundCloud but is now available on Apple Music, Youtube, and Pandora.&nbsp; Each of the artists on this track is considered to be an all-star of Houston Hip hop and they don\u2019t stray away from showing it in their verses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unewhavendh.org\/music-of-texas-spring-2023\/files\/2023\/02\/download.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298\" width=\"649\" height=\"399\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyonc\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As it was, I Been On was a love letter to Houston.&nbsp; Beyonc\u00e9 who is arguably one of the most successful artists of our generation credits her upbringing, heritage, and childhood to alot of her successes today.&nbsp; Beyonc\u00e9 is often mentioning her pride in her African American and Creole heritage, which consists of nationalities including French, Spanish, and Native American. Beyonc\u00e9 is proud of this background and it is a part of the reason why her Texas pride is so strong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Beyonc\u00e9\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/6vWDO969PvNqNYHIOW5v0m?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lil Keke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lil Keke, a Houston native, started his rap career in the 90s putting himself on the map through his work with the rap collective the Screwed up Click.&nbsp; Through his work in this collective, he was one of the founding people of the \u201cChopped and Screwed\u201d production style. His Texan pride doesn&#8217;t stop at the birthing of one of the most influential Texan hip-hop styles, Keke was also awarded by President Obama for his work in giving back to Houston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unewhavendh.org\/music-of-texas-spring-2023\/files\/2023\/02\/download-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301\" width=\"569\" height=\"379\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Lil&amp;apos; Keke\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/1grI9x4Uzos1Asx8JmRW6T?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slim Thug <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> &nbsp; Slim Thug is another Houston-based rapper.&nbsp; The majority of his music is collaborative efforts with other Houston rappers.&nbsp; In addition, alot of his musical works are a call back to Texas in some way such as \u201cWelcome 2 Houston.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unewhavendh.org\/music-of-texas-spring-2023\/files\/2023\/02\/8e7RgGV7_400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-306\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unewhavendh.org\/music-of-texas-spring-2023\/files\/2023\/02\/8e7RgGV7_400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/unewhavendh.org\/music-of-texas-spring-2023\/files\/2023\/02\/8e7RgGV7_400x400-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unewhavendh.org\/music-of-texas-spring-2023\/files\/2023\/02\/8e7RgGV7_400x400-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Slim Thug\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/0st5vgzw9XkH5ALJiUM1lE?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Willie D <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; Willie D started his career as a member of the Houston hip-hop group the G*to Boys.&nbsp; His way of splitting with the group caused alot of controversy amongst the Houston hip-hop community.&nbsp; After his split, he went on to work on solo projects as well as collaborating with different hip-hop artists.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/unewhavendh.org\/music-of-texas-spring-2023\/files\/2023\/02\/download-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-309\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Willie D\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/7ipr4gJAFLoygvGdGs667W?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scarface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scarface was also a member of the Geto Boys with Willie D, but when leaving the group had a much more successful career.&nbsp; He gained alot of credibility and was a big influence in 90\u2019s Houston hip-hop, and even just the south\u2019s general hip-hop sound.&nbsp; Scarface was the person that artists outside of the south were looking to collaborate with to gain some credibility. He has worked with artists such as Jay-Z, 2Pac, and John Legend.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Scarface\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/19KwjzvIL92r29IINtlPNP?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/unewhavendh.org\/music-of-texas-spring-2023\/files\/2023\/02\/download-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-311\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Z-Ro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Z-Ro also gained a great deal of credibility throughout his career in the Houston rap scene.&nbsp; He started as a member of the group led by DJ Screw called \u201cScrewed Up\u201d&nbsp; and went on to make multiple solo records, some of which faced great successes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Z-Ro\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/6MrdwyCIKbpXmTKQBlG3uq?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas Influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Houston, which is referred to as the \u201cheart of Texas music\u201d has birthed some amazing music and collaborations.&nbsp; The song \u201cI Been on\u201d is no different. This remix is plentiful of hip hop, and Texas references that go to solidify their pride in Houston. &nbsp; Right off the bat, Lil Keke shouts out \u201cSeven Thirteen\u201d, which 713 is a common area code for the Houston area.&nbsp; In Keke\u2019s verse, he proceeds to say \u201cMake &#8217;em southside, causes that&#8217;s Texas pride.\u201d&nbsp; Southside was Keke\u2019s song that not only helped put himself on a national stage but was one of the first Houston hip-hop songs to be played all around the country.  Southside is a reference towards the southside of Texas&nbsp;which is an area that is recognized as a cultural powerhouse.   Slim thug&#8217;s verse follows, in which his lyrics serve as braggadocio to the Houston car scene.&nbsp; Saying they are \u201cCandy painted\u201d and they \u201cDrive recklessly\u201d which actually serves true to the Texan culture.  Starting in the Southside, SLABS were a cars that created a whole culture around them.  They became the item that everyone wanted, and in turn created crime as a response for the people who wanted them and couldn&#8217;t afford them.  This sense of superiority was their reason that should have others \u201cBow Down\u201d.&nbsp; Willie D has less of a Houston pride approach and more of a self-centered \u201cI am Houston\u201d way of conveying his verse. He isn&#8217;t incorrect in regards to the way the Geto Boys shaped Houston hip hop but is overall only talking about this in his verse.&nbsp; Scarface has a similar approach while bragging about his longevity of 25 years in the scene.&nbsp; Scarface\u2019s verse seems to be more of an \u201cif you know you know\u201d verse, showcasing Houston slang. Z-Ro references Houston as \u201cStyrofoam City\u201d which is a reference to lean. According to Healthine.com, Lean is &#8220;Lean, also known as purple drank, sizzurp, barre, and Texas tea, among other names, is a concoction of cough syrup, soda, hard candy, and, in some cases, alcohol. It usually contains the opioid codeine and the antihistamine promethazine, which cause you to feel euphoric.&#8221;  Lean has played a major role in hip-hop culture in Houston specifically.   Bun B shouts out Port Arthur, which is in fact his hometown, and references all the \u201clone star staters\u201d which is a call back to Texans.  In the outro, Frenchys was mentioned which is in reference to Houston staple Frenchys Chicken.  Originating in Frenchys is a New Orleans-style comfort food with Creole influences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When discussing the history and more specifically the history of hip hop, it is often that the south gets overlooked.  New York City and Los Angeles often get the credit for birthing the most influential hip-hop artists.  Location plays such a major part in hip-hop music in general, but even more specifically the history of hip-hop.  From the Bridge Wars to the coastal hip-hop battles, hip-hop and location have always gone hand and hand.  It only makes sense that Texas, a state with arguably the most pride want to emphasize the value and importance of the establishment of such an influential genre.  I feel as though this is what this piece is aiming to do.  By getting their most star-studded artists from the last few decades, they are basically saying &#8221; we&#8217;ve been here too!&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyrically and personally, this song has a great deal about Texans and its Hip hop artists. there is a great deal of pride throughout the lyrics as well as Some Easter eggs that need deeper research. I am looking to find out more about this specific song as there was not really any information that I could locate on why this song was done with the specific artists. One can assume that it\u2019s simply a result of Houston hip-hop being made and its reputable artists wanting to come together to create a song. However, I feel like there is more information that I could find.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources used <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-yesterday-039-s-america wp-block-embed-yesterday-039-s-america\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"XaHBsi9Ai4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yesterdaysamerica.com\/hip-hop-in-h-town\/\">Hip-Hop in H-town<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Hip-Hop in H-town&#8221; &#8212; Yesterday&#039;s America\" src=\"https:\/\/yesterdaysamerica.com\/hip-hop-in-h-town\/embed\/#?secret=6MnUnTqyN0#?secret=XaHBsi9Ai4\" data-secret=\"XaHBsi9Ai4\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khou.com\/article\/news\/local\/htownrush\/houston-area-code-history-713\/285-aa773618-840e-49da-9002-16daa5f9c5b4\">https:\/\/www.khou.com\/article\/news\/local\/htownrush\/houston-area-code-history-713\/285-aa773618-840e-49da-9002-16daa5f9c5b4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtv.com\/news\/pzf1if\/beyonce-i-been-on-remix\">https:\/\/www.mtv.com\/news\/pzf1if\/beyonce-i-been-on-remix<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasmonthly.com\/interactive\/20-essential-texas-rap-tracks\/\">https:\/\/www.texasmonthly.com\/interactive\/20-essential-texas-rap-tracks\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/what-is-lean\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/what-is-lean<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonpress.com\/music\/houston-and-lean-a-hip-hop-tragedy-8790214\">https:\/\/www.houstonpress.com\/music\/houston-and-lean-a-hip-hop-tragedy-8790214<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-link is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whipappealblog.wordpress.com\/2012\/10\/03\/the-swang-state-of-texas-land-of-candy-paint-and-home-of-the-slab\/\">The &#8220;SWANG&#8221; State of Texas; Land of Candy Paint and Home of the&nbsp;Slab<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Track \u201cI Been on (Remix)\u201d is a remix featuring the work of Houston hip-hop artists Bun B, Lil Keke, Slim Thug, Willie D, Scarface, and Z-Ro. 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