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Noon, aka Noonston TX, is a magnetic artist who began in 2005. His sound is a unique hybrid of live rock and hip hop. His love and respect for music drove him to work hard.

That Video Mag had a chance to catch up with just a few of Houston’s most promising bodybuilders doing their thing and showing off their muscles at the Dropzone Physique Showdown 20.

Crave comics? Love out-of-this-world sci-fi experiences? Space City Con is the event for you. Space City Con offers a haven for geeks to gather and explore the limitless world of fantasy. Since 2012, geeks of all ages have invaded Galveston to revel in their love for comics, gaming, and sci-fi.

We want to thank everyone in Houston, Texas, who helped us succeed this year: the event organizers who granted us access; the people who trusted us enough to allow us to interview them on film; the daring and outspoken ones clearing stating their opinions; everyone who contracted us for our services; and to those who watched, shared and tweeted our videos 2013.

Where can you buy indie arts and crafts in Houston? The Pop Shop, of course! Pop Shop Houston is a twice-yearly indie arts and Crafts Fair. It is a hub for independent artists, designers, and crafters across various disciplines. It is more than just a place to shop—it is a party with cocktails, bands, and fun activities for kids and the whole family, including shopaholics.

Good hip-hop music has become much harder to find, and mainstream radio no longer promotes it. Welcome to the Progress Report, where hip-hop lives! Underground hip-hop stations like The Progress Report offer various benefits catering to artists and fans, and here are several:

Traders Village hosted a two-day Pow Wow celebrating Native American culture with tribal dance contests, arts and crafts, food, and more. Native Americans from across America took part in this colorful celebration, with dancers competing for $15,000 in prize money. Opening ceremonies began with Native Americans honoring our war veterans and inviting them to join them in a dance.

Texas Illest B-Boy competition was Hip Hop in its pure form—not the watered-down commercial version that caters to the masses. Dancers of all kinds were in the house, including parents, children of all ages, and a diverse mix, including out-of-towners from Florida and Guam.

Combine six DJ friends and their love for music and food, and what do you get? OMG, Unce Sunday Fun Day! Electronic Dance Music, brick oven pizza, and drinks set the scene for a fist-pumping afternoon of dancing, hanging out, and great conversation. According to Jamsheddy, each DJ in the group has their musical style and has the opportunity to blast their tunes to an appreciative crowd. 

Scratching has come a long way since its birth in the ’70s. This art form has grown, becoming complete with fan groups, competitions, and events. Take SkratchPadWorldwide Skratch Sessions, for example.

Houston Roxx is the latest festival to hit Houston, Texas. So, what is Houston Roxx? It is a two-day music-and-art street festival by day and a street party by night. We were in Houston's historic 6th Ward on Saturday at the Houston Roxx Street Festival. Mandy, one of the event organizers, said their vision was to host an event that reflects Houston's diversity.

House Music's deep, driving, and soulful dance music is emerging from the shadows, with underground events popping up throughout the city. The Blueprint is the latest House Music-related event to debut in Houston. The Blueprint is a house dance competition conceived by Damian Lopez and Noey Lopez.

Red Bull knows how to build a brand—they do it by supporting their fans through many sponsorships and lifestyle events. One of their most popular lifestyle events is BC One, which stands for Breakdance Championship One. The Red Bull BC One Qualifier made its way to Houston, Texas, with an impressive turnout of over 500 people.

If you dig deeper into Houston, many underground cultures are not covered by the lamestream media. This lack of diverse coverage does Houston a disservice by diluting its overall character. Outsiders looking in do not have a complete perspective on the city. For one, Houston has a rich hip-hop culture, and by the looks of the hip-hop struggle, the true meaning of hip-hop lives in Houston. 

DJ Mas caught our attention with his in-demand skills and ability to repair Technics 1200s. Besides being a DJ, DJ Mas repairs Technics 1200 turntables, bringing them back from the dead and pimping them out with a variety of finishes and lighting.

Local mainstream media had failed to promote their artists and producers, so local producers took matters into their own hands.

William Michael Griffin Jr., better known as Rakim, performed at Fitzgerald's during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Houston. Rakim is one-half of the Hip-Hop duo Eric B. & Rakim. He is widely regarded as "The God MC" and one of the most influential and skilled MCs ever.

What’s in a name? Space City, Houston, seemed the perfect match for the Radio Galaxy beings, who made it their home. These beings have three life forms: Space Bunny Jefferson, King Midas & DJ Cozmos. This friendly alien invasion unfolded at Avant Garden, in Montrose's trendy, artsy neighborhood. They blended in perfectly.

Red Bull not only gives you wings, but it also gives you the best lifestyle events on the planet. One of these events is Red Bull Thre3Style Massive, an extension of the brand's foundational event, Red Bull Thre3Style. Thre3Style is a global competition where DJs showcase their skills and battle their way to fame by rockin’ the dance floor. This international competition was held at Stereo Live in Houston.

The 5th Annual Via Colori Street Painting Festival took place downtown Houston, benefiting The Center for Hearing and Speech, a non-profit organization founded in 1947 that serves over 4,000 Houstonians annually. The weather was perfect, and more than 200 artists showcased their talents, impressing the audience with their expertise and creativity.

For one night, Fashion Studio transformed its store into a nightclub to showcase its clothing line with a house music-themed fashion show.

Traders Village is home to the Annual Native American Championship Pow Wow. This annual event features colorful tribal dance contests, an arts & crafts show, tipis, ceremonies, singing, food, and more. Dozens of tribes from across the United States visit Houston to celebrate their culture and heritage.

Over 500 B-Boys and B-Girls packed the Silver City Studios in Houston, Texas, for the Red Bull BC One Houston Cypher.

“In Houston, you never know what type of weather you will get in September,” said Tod Eason, the co-founder of Culturemap. Saturday, September 22, 2012, was one of those perfect days when Mother Nature gave her full cooperation for Culturemap’s 1st Annual Backyard Burger Grill-Off, benefitting Discovery Green.

Is it just us, or is Houston cracking down on the very businesses it depends on to grow its economy? Clubs and bars were hit with noise ordinances, and now they are targeting food trucks. Houston, I ask you, what did food trucks do to deserve this?

One of the things that we love about living in Houston is all the hidden gems. The Gingerbread Build-Off draws more attention to architectural firms in Houston. The Architecture Center Houston hosts this event. Hermann Square at City Hall was the perfect location to admire all the non-gingerbread buildings in Houston, too.

Haute Wheels Food Festival is a two-day event featuring local food trucks in one central location. We attended Sunday’s event only to be greeted by strong winds, thirty-five food trucks, and starving Houstonians ready to plunder. Festival highlights included a live music stage sponsored by Momentum Mini, water games for children, and a Beer and Wine Garden sponsored by HEB for older children.

Houston, Texas, joined the rest of the world in the March Against Monsanto and GMOs, which took place in 36 countries and over 250 cities. Dominick Hawkins, Jr. and Susie Hernandez organized Houston's peaceful protest, which started around 1:35 p.m. at the corner of Westheimer and Post Oak Blvd.

The Houston General Go Texan Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo hosts a Houston Championship Chili Cookoff at Traders Village. Chili cook teams across Southeast Texas competed for theHouston’s Best Chili Cook title.

What do you get when you combine New York neighborhood delis, sandwich shops, and corner stores with Hip-Hop culture? You get The Hip Hop Sandwich Shop! The Hip-Hop-Themed restaurant opened in Spring Hill, Florida, serving famous sandwiches New Yorkers enjoy, from Chopped Cheese to Tampa and Miami's Cuban Sandwiches.