Austin’s own Big Ced, a key member of FloMob, is back with what fans are calling the definitive ATX anthem. Titled For My City, the track is a high-energy dedication to the 512 area code and a celebration of the independent grind Ced has been building since his early project Tha Wood.

For My City is a soulful and authentic tribute to Austin’s roots and its future. Every verse and every beat reflects the city’s unique culture and showcases Ced’s pride in his hometown. It is clear why he is considered one of the standout voices in the Texas music scene.

“This is for the city I’ve been grinding for. We’re moving the needle for Texas. Tap in,” Ced explains. The track is full of energy and captures his signature style while staying true to the spirit of Austin.

For My City is more than just a song. It celebrates the independent hustle and the vibrant life of Austin. Big Ced and the FloMob crew continue to push the limits and show that Texas music has a past worth respecting and a future worth watching.

For anyone who loves real hip-hop and the culture of Austin, For My City is a must-listen and a reminder that Big Ced is representing his city in every way.

Big Ced's "FOR MY CITY (ATX ANTHEM)" – A Homage to Austin Hip-Hop History

AUSTIN, TX – Get ready for a monumental moment in Texas hip-hop! On December 12th, the legendary Big Ced of FLOMOB is set to drop his highly anticipated new single, "FOR MY CITY (ATX ANTHEM)," across all major streaming platforms. This isn't just a song; it's a declaration, a celebration, and a powerful nod to the rich, decades-long history of Austin's vibrant hip-hop scene.

For those in the know, Big Ced isn't just an artist; he's a foundational pillar. As a co-founder of the iconic FLOMOB collective, he's spent years importing that distinct California swagger and blending it with the raw, authentic essence of Texas. "FOR MY CITY (ATX ANTHEM)" promises to be a distillation of that journey, paying homage to the streets, the hustle, and the undeniable talent that has flowed through Austin for decades.

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Exhale: Dr. Dre's Chronic 2001: Still Smokin' finally hit record stores Tuesday, the most welcome release date since my lil' cousin Curious George busted out of the San Antonio Zoo. Somehow, our review copy from Interscope went "missing," but I'm betting on H-Town youngster Devin "The Dude" to steal the whole shootin' match out from under Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and the rest of Dre's cadre of cheeba poets. Devin takes no shit, except when he posed for the cover of his debut album sitting on a toilet reading the Houston Chronic... For those still looking to get lifted, East Coast Sticky Green Men Clifford Smith and Reginald Noble, aka Method Man and Redman, have finally released their first full-length collaboration, Blackout! (Def Jam). There's plenty of pothead antics and some fine lyrical flexing, but mysteriously the whole doesn't add up to nearly the sum of Meth and Red's previous solo joints Tical 2000: Judgement Day and Doc's Da Name 2000. It's probably the same reason society frowns on brothers and sisters having babies: They're just too close genetically... Somehow, between cracking the Fortune 500 and auditioning for various NBA teams, No Limit general Master P found time to come out of "raptirement" and record the 23-track Only God Can Judge Me (No Limit). No word from the Man Upstairs, but some of us down here on Earth wish P would find some new material -- the cut "Ain't Nothing Changed" sums it up nicely. But the tank still rollin' -- Uuuughhh!!!... That other Master P, the one who wears purple latex bodysuits and calls himself The Artist, is also back from self-imposed exile with Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic (Arista/NPG). Old symbolhead is firing on all cylinders here, alternating between sleek, slashing nu-funk and delicate, heart-on-the-sleeve balladry seasoned with cameos from Chuck D, Gwen Stefani, Maceo Parker, and Sheryl Crow, among others. Of special note are the dizzying title track, the balls-out "Baby Knows," and a gonzo cover of Crow's "Every Day Is a Winding Road" that leaves the original flopping around like the fish in that Faith No More video. Maybe it's the producer's touch, some guy called "Prince." Philly tigress Eve, the Bonnie to DMX's Clyde in the Ruff Ryders crew, kicks in a spicy rhyme on "Hot Wit U," and on her debut Ruff Ryders' First Lady (Interscope/Ruff Ryders), shows why she's got plenty of ruffnecks trembing in their Timbalands. Feisty, fearless, and oh-so verbally limber, she's almost as complete a package as Lauryn Hill without being so damn preachy. The way her words fit on top of the Swizz Beats production is pure butter... Brooklyn MC Mos Def was (with Talib Kweli) one-half of last year's underground darlings Black Star, and bounces right back with the solid slice of vinyl Black on Both Sides (Rawkus). Mad rappers the Beatnuts, plus some subtle jazz and reggae touches, smooth out the beats, and Mos earns bonus points for rhyming about the world's water supply and the hardcore punk coda to "Rock & Roll." But what was he thinking looping the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under the Bridge" into "Brooklyn"?... No lyrical points for the Southern bounce collection Get Crunk! (Tommy Boy), but as far as shaking what your mama gave you, tracks from the likes of Three-Six Mafia, UGK, GooDiE MoB, Lil' KeKe, and Eightball & MJG should keep the clubs nice and toasty during the frosty winter months... Finally, local crew Flo Mob checks in with the five-song What You Know About That Wood EP. Fat 'n' sassy with super-relaxed Southern atmosphere, What You Know reminds local hip-hop fans to investigate what's in their own backyard before queueing up for the latest high-profile releases -- they might be very pleasantly surprised.

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Miss Manners once passed along an MP3 file to fellow KOOP 91.7FM host Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group Cooly Girls. Alongside taking over Manners' longtime Hip Hop Hooray broadcast this year, Blake works as an archivist at the Austin History Center. His curiosity aligned with the center's plans to keep this year's globally feted 50th anniversary of hip-hop rolling. On Sept. 17 at the Central Library, the Austin Hip Hop Honors Awards will salute the rappers and industry innovators who planted the world-conquering genre's local roots.

At the ceremony, Austin Film Society-produced short interviews with each of the nine VIPs will screen, alongside a posthumous tribute to MC Overlord and a nod to KAZI 88.7FM's ongoing impact. Looping in the next wave: Anastasia Hera hosts, Kydd Jones doles out awards, Pat G & the Justice League perform, and TJ the DJ spins. Behind the scenes, Blake and division manager Danielle' McGhee logged over 20 hours of oral histories, alongside posters, merch, and other retro media, to kick-start the History Center's growing hip-hop archives. As online RSVPs to the awards show have sold out and decades of culture-crafting pack a behemoth script, the Chronicle Music team interviewed the honorees, too.

As artists, entrepreneurs, mentors, collaborators, Texans, and transplants, their stories make a nice introductory mixtape. – Music Editor Rachel Rascoe

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