Paul Wall

MC and DJ Paul Wall (born Paul Slayton) grew up as a hardcore disciple of fellow Houstonian DJ Screw. He became so familiar with the pioneering DJ’s woozy, slowed-down remix style that he had to adjust to hearing hip-hop at any other tempo. Before his nationwide breakout in 2005, with a guest spot on Mike Jones’ “Still Tippin’” and his major-label debut, The Peoples Champ, Wall promoted street teams, DJed parties, made underground mixtapes, and was half of the Color Changing Click with Chamillionaire.

Wall recorded Get Ya Mind Correct with Chamillionaire in 2002, followed by his solo album Chick Magnet in 2004. Controversy Sells, billed to Wall and Chamillionaire, came out in early 2005, shortly before Wall began promoting The Peoples Champ with “Sittin’ Sideways.” Two years later, Get Money, Stay True was introduced by the single “Break Em’ Off” with Lil’ Keke. Affiliated over the years with Paid in Full and Swisha House, Wall has also built a business making diamond-laced grilles for clients including Lil Jon and T.I.

Saturday, January 30
Doors: 7:00 PM
All ages
The Grand at The Complex