TheBoxHouston – KBXX 97.9 Houston's Home for the Hip-Hop Community

I’ve been a Dj for over 10 yrs. I’m the founder of the Swishahouse movement. I have been responsible for breaking various successful artists such as: Mike Jones, Paulwall, Slim Thug & Chamillionaire. I practice a DJ STYLE called Screwed & Chopped carrying on the legacy that DJ Screw started in Houston Texas. I’m currently have the #1 5 hour mix show here on 979 the box expressing this art. It airs every Sunday from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 am. This show has 3 segments. I start off with the Swishahouse Mix from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This part consist of slowing down of new hits, unbrok... Read more..
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J-Que was destined to rock the mic... instead of building blocks and GI Joe he had turntables in his playpen. He was determined to make his mark and started his own DJ business at 17. After honing his craft in Bryan, TX; he was eventually sought out by Texas A&M to DJ the Annual Greek Olympiad. J-Que's gold medal performance led to the birth of his alter ego "the Pimperelli" and he matriculated his way from the hottest DJ on the college circuit to join the team at 97.9 the Box. J-Que is Music Director, Pimpin' daily on air and rocks the turntables at parties and celebrity events across the... Read more..
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Madd Hatta has been hosting the Madd Hatta Morning show on 97.9 The Box for 5 years and has worked at The Box since 1995 starting off in Afternoon Drive.  Prior to being on The Box, he did a two-year stint at Majic 102 hosting the Night Show. Follow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Maddhatta979 or Twitter at http://twitter.com/maddhatta979.... Read more..
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This Cincinnati native (and her parents) learned early that her place was behind the microphone.  In 1998, Jillian’s professional radio career began at WROU-FM in Dayton, Ohio where she held down a weekend host position. She switched dials to WIZF-FM in her hometown of Cincinnati in 2000.  Life changed for her when she packed her headphones and moved to The Big Apple - New York City in February, 2001 - seven months before September 11th. She landed a spot at  legendary WBLS-FM where she worked alongside “The Queen of all Media”, Wendy Williams. In 2002, JJ... Read more..
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G-Man: Born and raised in Houston G-man began his love for music while at a young age and continued as he became the local DJ for parties while attending Pasadena and Milby High. In 2002 his radio dream job came true when he became the afternoon jock on 97.9 The Box! Since then it has been a wild ride while being joined by trusty sidekick and crash test dummy "The Chile" in 2007. You can catch G-man and The Chile at every Texans home game and supporting all of Houston sports teams. Listen Monday-Friday 3-7p cause "You Never Know What's Gonna Happen" Chile: A Texan Native,... Read more..
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Wasup!! its your homie Qui West  partying with you MON-FRI from 7p-12a ..sooooo .wooow where to begin??!! I’m the type of person comfortable in all arenas of life, not too urban and not too pop but a fine balance of both worlds! Radio as truly been an amazing experience! I was born and raised in the San Francisco/Bay Area, CA yaaaay arrrr... Read more..
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