The Back 2 The Lab Podcast

This week, we’re going DEEP into the culture with two Houston Hip-Hop veterans — GT Garza & Lil C. 🔥

We’re talking Houston Hip-Hop then and now, coming up in the streets, battling, mixtapes, independence, the evolution of the city’s sound, Black & Brown unity, OGs who deserve more credit, classic Houston albums, and the younger generation carrying the torch.

But this ain’t just another “what you got coming next?” interview…

We’re getting into the REAL stories behind the music — the lessons learned, the sacrifices made, the movements built, and what it takes to survive and stay relevant in Houston Hip-Hop after all these years.

And you already know we gotta take it #Back2TheLab and put them on the spot with the ultimate Houston Hip-Hop supergroup challenge. 👀

GT Garza. Lil C. Houston Hip-Hop. Unfiltered conversation.

🔥 This is Houston culture. This is Hip-Hop history. This is #Back2TheLab LIVE!!!

Step into the shadows and tap into the raw energy of Houston’s underground as Shadow Mob (Kyu-Boi, Mansa Musa, God Pops DT, HyRisk, Slim Minista, and E-Low) pulls up to The #Back2TheLab Podcast. This episode is packed with untold stories, gritty history, and real game from one of the city’s most slept-on but respected movements. We talk origins, legacy, street wisdom, and the mindset that shaped their sound. If you love that authentic H-Town culture — no filters, no industry fluff — this is the one you don’t want to miss. Tap in and witness the Mob tell it how it really is.

H-Town Legend and SPC Founder stops by The Lab to talk about his beginnings in Houston Hip-Hop, the battle with Ganksta Nip that lead to the South Park Coalition making HISTORY & MORE.

📍 Curators Of Dopeness/Daises & Pancakes (Third Ward, Houston)

Former Suave Records artist and one half of Smooth Rhyme Criminals stops by The Lab to talk about his origins with Suave, his friendship with Tony Draper & MORE!

📍 Curators Of Dopeness/Daises & Pancakes (Third Ward, Houston)

Houston native and Hip-Hop historian Dame aka "DMR" celebrates the 30th anniversary of 2Pac's 'ME AGAINST THE WORLD' and MORE! Recorded live March 10th 2025 on YouTube.

Houston native and Hip-Hop historian Dame aka "DMR" celebrates the 25th anniversary of Beanie Sigel's 'THE TRUTH' and MORE! Recorded live February 24th 2025 on YouTube. 

Host DMR talks to the Grammy nominated producer Haas G aka Fantom of the Beat (founding member of The UMC's). Haas takes us on a journey from The UMC's beginnings & rolling with Flavor Unit to producing for Busta Rhymes, Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Kim, 50 Cent & more. This episode will bring joy to any Hip Hop head.

Audio from Back 2 The Lab LIVE!!! (via YouTube)

Host Dame (DMR) sits down with 5th Ward Boyz (E-Rock, NueLife, and 007) and talks about their beginnings, memorable collaborations, brawls in Hawaii, and much much more. This is a definite MUST LISTEN!

Houston native and Hip-Hop aficionado DMR celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1998 classic Bobby Digital In Stereo by Wu-Tang Clan LEGEND The RZA.  Listen as he talks about becoming a Wu-Tang fan from the Hulu drama series, Alex Tse and RZA's history, and his top 5 tracks off the album.