On top of being one of the most influential artists in Hip-Hop, Scarface has proved to have one of the best ears
for talent in the game. Check his track record: multi-platinum and Grammy award winning Ludacris and underground
hero Devin The Dude to name a couple. Next up is Green City- the Killeen, Texas collective who plan to usher in the
next wave of Southern hip hop.
Scarface has always had a lot of clout and influence in the South, staying aligned to the streets, recognizing
talent and creating cutting edge music going back to the days when he was a member of The Geto Boys. Ever since
those days in the early 90’s, Scarface was aware of the untapped talent brewing in the South. Later he launched his
solo career, breaking away from his group and eventually his influence in the South became so evident, Def Jam put
their faith in him and made him head of their Southern division.
After dealing with majors, Scarface decided it was time to make his move and start his own label, giving birth to
Underground Railroad. His first project was the critically acclaimed group, The Product, which was an immediate
independent success. Scarface knew he was on to something and it was time to go full steam ahead with Underground
Railroad.
Scarface discovered Green City while working out at his local gym in Houston, TX. Two Pro-boxers, also at the
gym that day, had attended high school with the members of Green City and were working out to the group’s music.
Scarface approached them to find out what single they were playing. Thinking they were already signed, Scarface was
ready to go out and buy their album. When he found out that they were a local group from Killeen, TX who did not
have a record deal, Face was so impressed by their skills, he was ready to sign Green City on the spot! Scarface
explains his knack for finding talent nationwide, “I am the best in the business when it comes to finding raw
talent. I brought Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Lil’ Flip and TI to Def Jam, but they didn’t bite. I end up going to
Killeen TX and found Green City. They are on some different shit, something you’ve never heard before. I stepped
out of the box for Green City cause they bring a new flavor, they just do what they do. They party 24-7, for them
it’s just a big ass party, but they get things done. They have the best presentation I have ever seen for a group
trying to get signed, people have been sleeping on Green City. They are young and I don’t want anyone I need to
baby-sit, but they don’t need a babysitter. The people I got on Scarface Presents – you can buy any of their albums
without looking at it, it is going to be that kind of high quality every single time. I take into consideration what
I am up against since the industry is shifting. I am trying to make the best stuff for the listeners and I am going
to make Scarface Presents one of the biggest brands in music”. Two weeks later, Green City was signed to Underground
Railroad and were in Scarface’s studio in Houston, TX recording their new album, Brand New Money.
Green City is comprised of 7 members - Spark Dawg, Mike Hee, Yung Texxus, MJ, J. Scott, Big Spade and G-Ni.
All the members met in Killeen High School except for G-Ni, he originally hails from Atlanta and is also the
group’s in house producer. Big Spade is featured on a track or two on Brand New Money, but is currently
locked up on a parole violation. The name Green City comes from their hometown, Killeen. It's slang that represents
both money and the city of Killeen. Green City is not only a rap group, it is also a click, and a movement in
Killeen with over 50 members.
The group is still in awe of the fact that they are signed to Scarface’s label. Spark Dawg expresses his
amazement and gratitude, “It's surreal that we're working with him – he is our hero, and a legend in all of our
eyes. No other person in Texas or even the South can give you such a big co-sign other than Face. We can’t lose
with him backing us up/having our back, we are blessed to be working with him.” Mike Hee agrees, “Working with
Face, it was kind of unbelievable, I thought I would never meet him, he is the King of the South and for him to have
our back was like him giving us a G pass to anywhere, everybody respects him – he started this shit out here! He
put Texas rap music on the map!”
Green City’s first single off the album will be “Like A Porn Star (Party like a Rock Star)" – featuring Mannie
Fresh and will be serviced nationally in the coming weeks. With their debut album, Brand New Money, set to
hit stores (Juneteenth) June 19th.
