Doughbeezy facts for kids

Tai Charles Carr (born 1986), known as Doughbeezy, is a rapper from Houston, Texas. He started his music career in 2010. Since then, he has released many music projects called mixtapes. He has also worked with famous musicians like Bun B, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall. Doughbeezy won the "Best Rapper In Texas" competition three times. In 2013, MTV Hive recognized him as one of the top new artists in Houston. He often performs live and has toured with other rappers. He is also a co-CEO of a music company called Headwreckas Worldwide.

Growing Up and Starting Music

Tai Carr was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1986. When he was 13, he moved to Southeast Houston, Texas. He began rapping at age 15. His friends gave him the nickname Doughbeezy. He would often freestyle rap with friends during lunch at his high school. He said that people would even skip their own lunch to watch these rap battles.

Doughbeezy's Music Journey

Early Years and First Mixtapes (2010–2013)

When Doughbeezy was a teenager, he started making guest appearances on rap songs. He worked with a local rap group for a while. However, he decided not to sign a big record deal with them. Instead, he chose to stay local and work with his friends and manager, Al Hughes. In his early days, he would sometimes perform at three or more shows in one night!

In 2010, Doughbeezy entered "The Best Rapper in Texas" contest. He didn't win the first time, but he won the next three contests in a row! After his fourth try, he decided to stop competing. Around this time, he also started going to a weekly underground music event called Kickback Sundays in Houston.

In 2010, he released his first short album, called No Money, No Conversation. It was released through Headwreckas Worldwide. His first full mixtape, Reggie Bush and Kool-Aid, came out in April 2011. Critics liked his rap style, saying it was smooth and connected new and old Houston sounds.

His second full mixtape, Blue Magic, was released in March 2012. This album featured other rappers like Bun B and Slim Thug. His third album, Footprints On the Moon, came out in February 2013. It was one of the most anticipated Houston rap albums that fall. It had 16 songs and featured eight other artists. Reviewers praised his fast and energetic rapping style.

In early 2013, MTV Hive named Doughbeezy one of the top five new artists in Houston. He was also nominated for "local musician of the year" and "best solo rapper" at the 2013 Houston Press Music Awards.

Collaborations and Touring (2013–Present)

Doughbeezy has worked with many other musicians on their songs. For example, he worked with Killa Kyleon on the 2013 song and album Watch Chrome. He has also released several music videos, including one for his 2013 song "Ridin' Round." He is a co-CEO of the music company Headwreckas Worldwide, working with his manager Al Hughes, who started the company.

He performs live very often. He has toured with rappers like Dom Kennedy. Doughbeezy has performed at the SXSW music festival multiple times, in 2012, 2013, and 2014. He also performed at the A3C Hip Hop Festival in 2012 and 2013. In 2013, he performed at the Houston Free Press Summer Fest.

Music Releases

Extended Plays

Mixtapes

Singles

• 2014: "She On Top" (featuring Beat King)
• 2014: "I'm From Texas"
• 2014: "Crusin" (featuring Slim Thug)

Guest Appearances

Doughbeezy has been featured on many songs by other artists, including:

• 2012: "Let's Get That (Remix)" (Chamillionaire featuring Doughbeezy & Marcus Manchild)
• 2013: "Fire" (Emilio Rojas featuring Killa Kyleon and Doughbeezy)
• 2013: "Watch the Chrome" (Killa Kyleon and Doughbeezy)
• 2014: "Get Loaded" (with Fiend, Mookie Jones, and Paul Wall)
• 2014: "Lifted" (with Devin the Dude)

Music Videos

• 2014: "I'm From Texas"
• 2014: "Ridin' Round"

Images for kids

• Doughbeezy SXSW 2012.jpg

  Doughbeezy performing in Austin,TX during SXSW 2012