Orville Hall and Phillip Price finally get recognized by Shreveport for creating Hip-Hop’s most sampled beat while Hall builds 50 Cent’s empire.
Orville Hall and Phillip Price just got their flowers from Shreveport City Council, and the timing couldn’t be more interesting given everything happening with 50 Cent’s empire in Louisiana right now.
The two legendary producers behind The Showboys were officially recognized on July 29 for creating one of Hip-Hop’s most foundational beats back in 1986. That “Drag Rap” track didn’t just become a classic; it became the blueprint for an entire sound that would define Southern rap for decades to come. The numbers tell you everything you need to know about how massive this beat became. Over 160 times, artists like Cardi B, Drake, Chris Brown, Young Thug, Juvenile, David Banner, T.I., and Lil Wayne all tapped into that same drum loop and made it their own.
According to the Shreveport Times, the council’s recognition came right after they finally got what they deserved. Here’s where it gets interesting, though. Hall isn’t just a legendary producer anymore.
He’s G-Unit’s Director of Growth, which means he’s been working directly with 50 Cent to expand the entertainment company’s footprint all across Shreveport. 50 Cent invested $124 million into G-Unit Studios with state backing, and Hall’s been instrumental in making that vision happen on the ground level.