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.

Houston native and Hip-Hop aficionado DMR celebrates the 35th anniversary of the 1988 classic Act A Fool  by West coast legend  King T.  Listen as he talks briefly about King T's history, his friendship with N.W.A., and his top 5 (or 6...lol) tracks off the album.