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Screw and crew

DJ Screw, born Robert Earl Davis, Jr. (June 27, 1971 –November 16, 2000), was a central figure in the Houston rap scene. His innovation included the trademark technique of slowing down the basic tracks of a cut when he remixed it. This process is called 'screwing' a song. Slowing down the song was supposed to recreate the effect of recreationally using codeine, also known as sizurp.

Born in Bastrop, Texas he moved to Houston for opportunities as a rap SFX musican.

His creations are hard to come by legally, but are still available from Screwed Up Records in Houston, Texas.

In 2004, Game Over was a major hit for DJ Screw's protege Lil' Flip.

DJ Screw died of a heart attack in 2000. His cause of death was rumoured to be a codeine overdose.

External links

Death Be Upon Us - RIP DJ Screw, Eklipz and Hosea Williams by Davey D
Screwed Up Records & Tapes - Official site (requires flash)

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-'''DJ Screw''', born '''Robert Earl Davis, Jr.''' ([[July 21]], [[1971]] &ndash;[[November 16]], [[2000]]), was a central figure in the [[Houston, Texas|Houston]] rap scene.  His innovation included the trademark technique of slowing down the basic tracks of a cut  when he remixed it.  This process is called '[[Chopped and screwed|screwing]]' a song.  Slowing down the song was supposed to recreate the effect of recreationally using [[codeine]], also known as [[syrup (drink)|sizurp]].
+'''DJ Screw''', born '''Robert Earl Davis, Jr.''' ([[June 27]], [[1971]] &ndash;[[November 16]], [[2000]]), was a central figure in the [[Houston, Texas|Houston]] rap scene.  His innovation included the trademark technique of slowing down the basic tracks of a cut  when he remixed it.  This process is called '[[Chopped and screwed|screwing]]' a song.  Slowing down the song was supposed to recreate the effect of recreationally using [[codeine]], also known as [[syrup (drink)|sizurp]].
 Born in [[Bastrop, Texas]] he moved to [[Houston]] for opportunities as a rap SFX musican.

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