It’s no
secret that when Scarface speaks,
people listen. Aside from having one of the most prolific and legendary careers
in hip hop (not just in the South), Scarface
has brought to the forefront of hip hop such artists as Devin the Dude and Ludacris
– so it’s safe to say he has an ear
for talent.
The Houston
MC’s career led him to the creation of his own label, Underground Railroad, and
now that ear for talent has uncovered Green City,
a local group from Killeen,
TX. While working out at a gym in
Houston, ‘face
heard two pro boxers working out to Green City’s music, and was instantly drawn in:
“I am the best in the
business when it comes to finding raw talent. I brought Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Lil’ Flip and TI to Def Jam, but they didn’t
bite. I end up going to Killeen, TX and found Green City.
They are on some different shit, something you’ve never heard before. I stepped
out of the box for Green City cause they bring a new flavor,
they just do what they do. They party 24-7, for them it’s just a big ass
party, but they get things done. They have the best presentation I have
ever seen for a group trying to get signed, people have been sleeping on Green City. They are young and I don’t want anyone I need to baby-sit,
but they don’t need a babysitter. The people I got on Scarface Presents – you can buy any of their albums without
looking at it, it is going to be that kind of high quality every single time. I
take into consideration what I am up against since the industry is shifting. I
am trying to make the best stuff for the listeners and I am going to make Scarface
Presents one of the biggest brands in
music.”
Two
weeks, Green City was signed to Underground Railroad, and began recording their new
album Brand New Money.
So
who are Green City? The group consists of 7
members – Spark Dawg, Mike Hee, Yung
Texxus, MJ, J. Scott, Big Spade and G-Ni.
All the members (excluding G-Ni, who
hails from Atlanta and is the group’s in house
producer) met in Killeen
High School.
“It’s surreal that we’re
working with him – he is our hero, and a legend in all of our eyes. No other
person in Texas
or even the South can give you such a big co-sign other than Face. We can’t lose with him
backing us up/having our back, we are blessed to be working with him,” says Spark Dawg.
Green City’s album Brand New Money is set to hit stores
June 19th on Underground Railroad/SMC Recordings, and the first
single will be “Like A Porn Star (Party like a Rock Star)” featuring Mannie Fresh.
