Kenneth Doniell Moore, known by his stage name Big Moe, was a significant figure in the Houston hip-hop scene. Born on August 20, 1974, and raised in Houston, Texas, he was part of the city's rap movement that emerged in the late 1990s. Big Moe was particularly known for his unique blend of rapping and singing, a style that he termed "rapsinging," and his music was heavily influenced by the southern hip-hop subgenre of chopped and screwed. This style was pioneered by DJ Screw, another iconic figure in Houston's music scene, who was also a close friend of Big Moe's.

Big Moe's discography is a testament to his legacy in the Dirty South rap scene, with albums like "City of Syrup" (2000) – a homage to Houston's car culture and syrup-sipping lifestyle – and "Purple World" (2002), showcasing his signature syrupy soundscapes and laid-back rhymes. His tracks often featured lush, melodic hooks, underpinned by deep, screwy beats that encapsulated the slow, drawling aesthetic of Houston hip-hop. Tragically, Big Moe's career was cut short when he passed away on October 14, 2007, due to a heart attack. His posthumous releases, such as "Unfinished Business" and various chopped and screwed versions of his albums, have continued to solidify his status as a beloved figure in the rap community and an ambassador of the chopped and screwed genre.

Genres

Chopped And Screwed

Dirty South Rap

Houston Rap

Related Artists

Z-Ro

UGK

Chamillionaire

Slim Thug

Lil' Flip

Scarface

Devin The Dude

Lil' Keke

T.I.

Paul Wall

Three 6 Mafia

Mike Jones

Latest Release

Can't Say Nun Flaw

Big Moe

Single - Released June 7, 2024