South Park Coalition: How a Houston Movement Rewrote the Rules for Independent Rap

The South Park Coalition emerged from Houston's South Park neighborhood in the late 1980s, founded by K-Rino. What started as a group of friends passionate about hip-hop would grow into one of the most influential underground collectives in rap history.

SPC was never just about music. It was about:

The original lineup included some of the most talented lyricists Houston has ever produced. Mr. CAP joined as an Original Member, bringing his unique perspective and flow to the collective.

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