Michael 5000 Watts
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| Michael "5000" Watts | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Houston, Texas | |
| Genre(s) | Southern Rap, Screwed and Chopped | |
| Occupation(s) | DJ | |
| Years active | 1990s - present | |
| Label(s) | Swishahouse Records | |
Michael "5000" Watts is a DJ from Houston, Texas (more specifically, the Homestead area on the northeast side of Houston) who specializes in the chopped & screwed technique of southern rap. Michael Watts is also the founder and owner of Swishahouse Records whose artist roster includes Paul Wall.
In 2003, Michael Watts was assaulted at the Texas Beach Party by a group of men led by defunct Swishahouse artist Big Pic.
In late 2005, Watts got in a monetary dispute with Mike Jones that resulted in Jones leaving Swishahouse, firing his manager T. Farris and signing with Rap-A-Lot Records. Watts and the label are also in talks with anime giant & native Houston company ADV Films for an Anime Screwed & Chopped Megamix series.
[edit] See also
[edit] External link
- Interview with Michael Watts conducted via 2-way pager (October 2001)
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