UGK
UGK is a gangsta rap group from Port Arthur, Texas.
Port Arthur duo of Bun B and Pimp C whose slow, soulful country rap laid the foundation of Southern hip-hop.
Who are UGK?
UGK (Underground Kingz) is a duo from Port Arthur, Texas: Bun B and Pimp C (1973–2007).
Known for
Ridin' Dirty (1996), often called one of the best Southern rap albums ever, with "One Day" and "Murder". They became widely known through their verses on Jay-Z's "Big Pimpin'" (1999), and "Int'l Players Anthem" (2007) with OutKast was a late hit.
Style
Pimp C's live, bluesy, soulful production and Southern drawl, next to Bun B's precise, heavy flow.
Impact
UGK built Southern rap from the ground up, independently and on their own terms. Many Southern artists, from T.I. to Big K.R.I.T., name them as a direct influence.
UGK: quick answers
What genre is UGK?
UGK’s music falls under Gangsta Rap. UGK is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where do UGK come from?
UGK comes from Port Arthur, Texas.
When did UGK start?
UGK has been active since 1987.
Who did UGK influence?
UGK influenced A$AP Rocky.
Which artists are similar to UGK?
If you like UGK, listen to Scarface, Geto Boys, OutKast and T.I..
