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UGK promotional photograph


Title	UGK promotional photograph
Description	This photograph of Port Arthur duo UGK was taken in 1992 to promote their "Southern Way" e.p., which was initially released on cassette. Bun B and the late Pimp C were among the most influential rappers to come from the Gulf Coast area. UGK were good friends with DJ Screw, and made a mixtape called Ridin' Dirty which used the same beats that would be found on the "Ridin' Dirty" studio album.
Date	1992
Publisher	Bigtyme Recordz
Physical Description	1 promotional photograph
Genre	Black and white photographs
Subject (Name)	UGK (Musical group)
Subject.Topical (LCSH)	Rap (Music)--Texas--Port Arthur Rap musicians--Texas--Port Arthur Hip-hop culture--Texas--Port Arthur
Subject (Geographic)	Port Arthur, Texas
Original Collection	Houston Hip Hop Recording Artists Collection
Repository	University of Houston Libraries, Special Collections
Donor	Molinar, Thomas
Use and Reproduction	This item is protected by copyright. The library has been granted permission to digitize and make available online these images, but the copyright remains with the copyright holder. The item may not be reproduced or distributed without the permission of the copyright owner. Users assume full responsibility for any infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.
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