Thorough (South Circle): Being The First Signee To Suave House, Lay It Down, Mr. Mike, Pimp C + More

[@maysonstorm4956]

Man South Circle is one of the most underrated groups in Hip-Hop history. "Another Day Another Balla" is a fuckin' classic imo. Thorough is a straight shooter (kinda reminds me of Willie D) and Mr. Mike was a phenomenal MC. Salute to this legend. Just wanna give you your flowers, king.

[@TheLuckyluc555]

now that you say that it makes perfect sense, Willie D and Thorough are both one of my favorite rappers of the 90s

[@SteeleyMcBeamin]

Still jamm that album

[@hubertdavis5998]

💯

[@wsmith4020]

Fully agree.

[@draeknox]

My isssh

[@Nmp317]

" All in my mind" is a top 5 rap song all time

[@yeahisaidit5633]

That guitar at the end was foo

[@lenardjones1592]

That's fo sho

[@318oliver3]

@@yeahisaidit5633 Real talk

[@HEAVYSETTT]

Thank you somebody finally said it them niggas went off on that song

[@chaiowinn6654]

Easily💯💯

[@BadTV1993]

that SOUTH CIRCLE album and that MR MIKE solo was fire! s/o to the Circle

[@williewinston1498]

💯

[@SilverBackCeasar7414]

Facts

[@sunsetsherbert27]

48 years old I still listen suave house till this day 7 16 21✌️

[@donnie_houston]

💯💯💯

[@draeknox]

Bro you should hear my playlist.

[@deerich7552]

I used to wait for the South Circle "Attitude" video to come on The Box (channel 5). 😄 Good ole days. 🤘🏾

[@freestateofgrizzy1937]

Lol Facts

[@terrancewatts7773]

You 2🥂💯🥂💯🥂💯

[@caymanjames6433]

Straight from the streets days with madd hatta 💪🏿🤘🏾

[@JaysRandomnessChannel]

The original version on the sample tape went WAY harder than the album version. They totally changed the beat and the lyrics on the album 😡

[@JaysRandomnessChannel]

Check out the video Attitudes with the little kids in the beginning... THAT'S the best version.

[@Humble_7_7]

I just moved from Florida to Texas my senior year and that South Circle CD came out! It shaped my whole mindset as a young playa in the game but that Crimeboss took me to another level too! 💪🏿

[@Officer_Bumpdown_Brown]

Crimeboss was hard... that All in the game still get played

[@kevinrobinsonjr5440]

Yes Sir!! Now We Need Crime Boss!!

[@brothermoz5131]

Thanks for this interview. I was a huge South Circle fan. I am still angry they didnt make another album. They played attitudes on the radio the other day and my kids said "daddy they are playing your song". I have bought another day, another balla at least 4 times. I lose it , and buy another. I will continue to buy this album. Im also mad the video versions were hard for fans to find. I can go on and on for the love I have for this group.

[@Curtis-s5v]

Big facts!!!!they definitely should have. Made Another one.

[@chadwicktyrone8894]

Yeah man the lyrics and sound was some next level $hit! It’s unbelievable they didn’t do a volume 2 to that Album

[@djfundraiser9710]

South Circle is still in my regular rotation in 2023.

[@donnie_houston]

Classic

[@Michael187-u]

Mane these classic ain't gon never die . I always come back for it . South circle in my top 5 go to albums

[@Michael187-u]

The whole album don't have to skip thru it

[@o.gchevyrider6990]

D H..you done did it again..Thorough was always a dope lyricist..he heavily slept on

[@midwestmarauder4821]

"Another Day Another Balla" got me through the penitentiary smoothly, shout out to South Circle!!! ✊🏾🌷🌷🌷

[@lennysmith1964]

My first time seeing a Thorough interview. I'm very appreciative of this. Much respect D.H.

[@garionbush5906]

Houston and Memphis got a real strong connection.

[@SoulOfTheSouth]

Facts!

[@SweetHolmes]

Big Facts!!! and raised all up in Memphis streets and know about Houston streets and never been there...screw tapes etc schooled a Brotha💪🏿All I Bump Is Memphis And Texas Music 🎶🎵

[@g.collins7980]

Houston and Memphis Bro Cities

[@frankwilliams408]

Mane been waiting for over 20yrs for this interview. Donnie Houston doing legendary thangz again family. Cant wait til this comes out...Suave House 4eva/$pace Age 4eva..

[@Mikemizzeybaby]

Thank you for your contribution to hip-hop. When I went to college in Iowa from Westbury on a football scholarship, I brought that music with me. Proud!

[@vincentedwards5751]

“It’s Hard, but it’s Fair….” Another Classic 8-Ball & MJG jam!

[@irandleIV]

Always wanted to hear Thoroughs story cause Suavehouse was my favorite label back then. Man you’d kill the game if you could get 8ball&MJG. Out of all of the new interview platforms nobody has recently interviewed Ball&G. Would be live if you could get Draper too and maybe even crimeboss. Flip recently interviewed Crimeboss but he seemed too high to focus. If you could get a sober and focused crimeboss that’d be live. Hell of a platform bro!

[@TheLuckyluc555]

who is draper, i love suave but never heard that name

[@irandleIV]

@@TheLuckyluc555 Tony Draper

[@Dirtymane1]

@@TheLuckyluc555 Tony Draper was the CEO of Suave House! He’s on the cover of Ball & G’s On Top Of The World album

[@Dirtymane1]

Eightball & MjG were recently interviewed on The Geto Boys Reloaded Podcast

[@tieuellegacy]

“Put ‘Em Up”

[@michaeldesouze3140]

Suave had a beautiful thing going, hate it had to end.

[@chadwicktyrone8894]

Yeah me too 😢

[@AlbertPullhoez]

Suave House used to have the hardest posse cuts. That's what I miss the most about rap in the South, we don't get dope posse cuts no more. Cash Money, Hypnotize Minds, Suave, No Limit used to keep us blessed with posse songs

[@edje4377]

i may be late to this channel,but much love from east boogie(east st.louis)illinois.about time someone has shown major love to the"first tenant"of suave house.a true underground and hip hop legend from the south when there was no love.and thorough was mad lyrical

[@michaelhudson8202]

Man that’s my guy and a real lyricist to the bone

[@GoldenChild8000]

What's good Donnie you really broke grounds with this one you can't find 1 Thorough interview online you are the first so I just want to give you your flowers I just subscribed a couple days ago you B High is kill'n it wit the interviews now you gotta get T-mix, 8ball & Mjg, Crime Boss,Tela and Tony Draper.This is the best southern hip hop lable besides Rap-A-Lot so salute to you my G.💯

[@donnie_houston]

💯💯💯

[@knowthyself6335]

Yooooo Donnie!!! CLASSIC!!! WE need and want to hear from J Prince lil Bro, Tony Draper!!!

[@WillCtheMechDrummer]

Still have my signed tapes and cds off South Circle and Wicked Wayz! Suave House was like listening to your big brothers when I was growing up! Definitely classics and Kings of rap! I used to want Face on their label so bad… Suave will STAY in rotation until my last breath❤🔥

[@318oliver3]

Perfect timing 26 years ago. South Circle album came out right around this time.

[@BCobb-um1pd]

I was literally just bumpin south circles album last wk! The album was perfect. Great memories! Thoro got one of the illest rap voices. I know y’all from da south but don’t sleep on how much love y’all got in Kansas and the Midwest. Much love and continued success!!!

[@rodharris1997]

Finally we gon' hear the other side of the Suave House+South Circle story 100 100

[@KB1983.]

so happy to know that there are so many who love south circle and mr mike as much as me

[@donnie_houston]

🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@ad_stayfly7]

“Y’all can’t smoke around here! “ Pimp C: Everybody in here GROWN ! 😂😂😂 Donnie Houston man, I pictured that shot happening

[@donnie_houston]

😂

[@redsimmons6791]

That Album was ahead of it’s time. Was Bumping it when it dropped in Anchorage Alaska. Had 2 /12 inch RockFord Fosgates getting pushed by a Phoenix Gold Amp. Sounded so good in my Ford Escort😎 In my Eyes one of The Greatest Hip Hop Albums ever made. Production and Lyrics was on Super Point Point🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@donnie_houston]

Classic album 🔥

[@kauzmikaxiom8188]

Damn I can’t wait for Thorough new music. He’s raw

[@shank5323]

We need Crime Boss on next

[@brandonreich4627]

frfr i wanna know the story behind the song talkin bout phil

[@kc5205]

He probably locked up.

[@shank5323]

@@kc5205 wtf?lol... Naw mane hes been out, still making music. I'm featured on two of CrimeBoss new albums "Vampire Bleeding" ...& "HeadRusha"

[@shank5323]

@@kc5205 on Pandora check out,, Crime Boss Feat Red Shank-Hardcore

[@realnotpopular2831]

@@kc5205 he around

[@williewinston1498]

Man......Mr mike was a SAVAGE jack!! FLATOUT.💯🔥. He was my 2nd favorite rapper when he was makin music, only behind The GOAT scarface. Real spit

[@KB1983.]

ge still is making music

[@dreislife693]

We used to bump everything suave house. Thorough was 1 of our favorites he killed lay it down

[@iselect1012]

Thorough, KB & Lo-key was all hard af. I always wanted them to drop albums

[@Mikemizzeybaby]

JB was 20 years old. JB made a million at 21 years old. It was Smooth Rhyming Crimnals Records before Suave House. The first album cover was taken in Hillcroft Square.

[@DJIIDEEPVISUALS]

MAAN congratulations Donnie. I’m a documentary KAng. Shit like this is right up my alley. Just the MJG doing “Lay It Down” is a Jewel 💎

[@Dantana773]

I still have my original copy of South Circle cassette tape "Another day another Balla " I got it the summer of 1995 here on the South Side of Chicago and I still bump it. great interview. #Dantana773

[@jaakargue6786]

#jake708 hell yea! Chitown love “lay it down!”

[@ogarchielee9880]

PIMP C & TUPAC STORIES NEVER GET OLD!!💯👑🆒

[@desmondrclifton]

F.At P.At stories don't get old

[@ogarchielee9880]

@@desmondrclifton 💯

[@delaniserogers9188]

Man thorough verse on lay it down and all in my mind is hardest in any era!! They are 2 of my favorite artists of all time

[@bigobannon4564]

This was an unexpected hit. Very informative

[@stickman1373]

Thorough to me represented Suave like Ball n G!!!! Dude had a unique voice!!!!

[@dramatikgamble]

Im trying to see where to send the beats to. Trying to find Bet That TV

[@charlesbarrera]

Now we need, "The one with the busted ski mask" 💯

[@dantemore7230]

Good interview Donnie💯

[@jimmiestone1173]

Say Donnie you bringing just the OG's from the south and I really appreciate that cause I was just jamming South Circle this morning on the way to work

[@donnie_houston]

💯💯💯

[@Mikemizzeybaby]

Through and South Circle is a classic.

[@aggmusic]

Yes sir. That's real

[@therealevilgenius7482]

Thorough was on so many Suave House classics. I remember first hearing "Lay it Down" when I hit the club in Mississippi after moving back from Cali. The whole club got crunk off that song.

[@robertbedgood392]

One of My FAVORITES of all time! One the most underrated MC's to do it💯💪

[@draeknox]

We need a Suave House Tour

[@donnie_houston]

Facts

[@djbathinnate]

First of....i wanna say big salute to Donnie Houston for this rare OG moment....Thorough is one of the coldest lyricist in hip hop ever.....Thank you for sharing your story during the Suave House era....1st gen era...everybody on that roster could single handily squash Death Row, No Limit or Cash Money doing that time.....T Mix could definitely match up against Dre any day.... Suave House 1st gen was best there ever was...its time to get Draper on the phone for a reunion project💯💪

[@007stormshadow4]

i've been bumpin'thorough since 95'.i had the south circle cd.he was on all the classic suave house cd's.great to see him in good health speaking on the golden era experiences.much love/respect✌️

[@adambruun6886]

Dude's sharp as fuck wish there was more solo shit from homie. "Questions" is hard as fuck

[@Mikemizzeybaby]

They had a townhouse in Alief and they started recording there, after they stopped recording at that studio on the north side.

[@oldschoolplanet5896]

Westbury high school shotout....Some good rap history info on this one 💯 DH good interview suave house was banging in 90s

[@gdix79]

To me it seems that all the Houston OG rapper's be Cool humble Layed back just dropping dimes of history like it was nothing every time its like listening to a movie I really appreciate you Donnie for these jewels

[@donnie_houston]

Appreciate you watching 🤘🏽

[@charlesholifield3859]

Damn I didn't know ball & MJG was like super producer's!!!

[@realnotpopular2831]

Yeah Comin Out Hard all them 💪🏾💪🏾

[@klccostello1273]

Right

[@speedboatcig946]

Rich the factor from Kansas City. He only has one interview so far. Straight up legend man. Just wishful thinkin

[@davidthompson377]

1 Time for Cecilia (aka) “Yellow Bandit” #RestInPower! Good shit Donnie!

[@aliaswizard6963]

Dude you came through with this one this is that rare artifact type of shit this man is so exclusive but his story face and voice needs to be recognized today when you mention 8Ball & MJG you have to mention him I was waiting for him to address that ghost writing shit 🤣 he's a true lyricist 💯 🔥 2salute

[@corrystevenson9293]

Big ups 2 getting on our album when we signed with 8ways this 12gagex homie from The 7th Cifer much love to Eightball & MJG T-Mix and Black and the whole Suave family 🇲🇦🙌🏿

[@rexroberson7734]

For sho

[@mrkelly778able]

Another great interview DH

[@MuddySouf870]

Man!!!!!! Suave House still my all time favorite Record Label

[@donnie_houston]

💯💯💯

[@sherrillraymond7595]

Facts

[@freestateofgrizzy1937]

Hate Suave House just dismantled like that….they were here and then next they disappeared…legendary label

[@michaelwowzers]

Factz. Draper needs to put the puzzle back together

[@sherrillraymond7595]

Ikr I still be on the Suave House especially when I'm riding late at night

[@sherrillraymond7595]

​@@michaelwowzersSuave House belong to the 90's I don't he could duplicate that Suave House sound if he's tried

[@howardcochran556]

💯💯💯Blessings

[@QuincyLewis-vr5nr]

So many legends, icons and pioneers can't count dem all but there is no other podcast like this. Plus Donnie asks all the right questions.💯💯💯💯💯

[@donnie_houston]

Thank you 🤘🏽

[@setapart2serveministries]

I figured that "Lay It Down" track was done wayy before the album actually hit. It sounds like they threw that on the album. Best track ever!!!

[@JurassicEntMuzik]

🤣Mannnn‼️ I’m on floor weak as fuck at that Pimp C. story….OMFG‼️😭 “ I just told ol’ girl, errbody in here grown dawg!!! “ This is absolute Classic Chad Butler at his truest‼️ #ForeverTonySnow

[@knowthyself6335]

He loyal that's 4 sho!! He didn't through no one under the bus, back stab anyone.

[@betthattv5990]

Real G ish right

[@knowthyself6335]

@@betthattv5990 Already!!

[@knowthyself6335]

@@betthattv5990 Lol.. Now I'm on yo channel big bro. Yo bro Comment on more people post! Its gonna turn people onto u.

[@betthattv5990]

@@knowthyself6335 thank you fam we appreciate the love… btw good idea 👍🏾

[@knowthyself6335]

@@betthattv5990 Already!!

[@prayalways]

Yes Please do crime boss and this was a well done interview 💥💥💥💥💥

[@donnie_houston]

Appreciate it, subscribe to the channel 🤘🏽

[@krislandry9218]

🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯 Get Crime Boss then we good. Love this interview

[@johnricoparker118-Suave]

I’m still bumping that south circle album til this day, Much Love from Stl, Suave

[@parklife632]

first and foremost to the young lady in the beginning of this video rip n condolence to her family n friends ❤️❤️ Ok I'm the first to admit I've never heard of south circle not even a song but Donnie yo interviews n podcast is great I wish you more success in the future 💯💯💯

[@TRUPAIN12]

Salute legendary MC

[@klccostello1273]

Good insight and interview

[@courtneyjeffries390]

A lot of people forget that Suave House was doing the darn thing before No Limit and Cash Money came in the picture.

[@sherrillraymond7595]

Facts, every playa from the south learned something from the Suave House

[@tallguyzent69]

We need more sauve house interviews fr

[@Cornerbendin]

Maaaaan I ma HUGE South Circle fan,Mike and Thorough. Maaaaan they music used to get me thru asa teen in 1994,1995,1996,etc and beyond. OMG💚

[@AmbitionInkk]

Say Donnie man I appreciate these interviews man…..south circle was one of the most underrated duos that came out the south period!!!! 🅿️imp Thang

[@ronniebranch6600]

I could listen to Pimp C stories for days. 😂😂😂

[@charlesholifield3859]

Man dude is the shitttttt

[@_TonyCrossroads]

I got their album jammin in my tape deck. Wish they would’ve had more out man!

[@donnie_houston]

💯💯💯

[@desmond4649]

the only reason I know about thorough is from screwtapes , Donnie u the goat

[@josephhall5779]

Great interview. SUAVE HOUSE 🏠 was my favorite label. Everything they put out was classic. On part 2, can you asked him the following questions . Why did they remix "New Day",and where can I find the remix. The same thing for Ball and G "Playas Night Out" where can I find the remix and why did they do a completely different song? How did every come back together on the song "Kool Aide" on the Ball and G gangsta grill cd? What happened to Rodnely Ellis, Nola, and PyscoDrama albums ? Were their albums completed and just shelved? You can tell I'm a Suave House fan, huh? Sorry for rambling. 🎧💿🎤📀🏠

[@tonycook3684]

I had no idea that Ball and G was on the production

[@BackstreetswithCo]

Classic

[@henryhill9616]

South Circle was the TRUTH!!!

[@donnie_houston]

Facts 💯

[@rsmgotum207]

If you watching like the video.

[@o.g.laylowru7940]

SOUTH ⭕️ 💯. 🤘🏽👌🏽 🚩.

[@EmmettWilder]

Much love and respect my G 💪🏾😎

[@realnotpopular2831]

Damn I spoke this into existence 💯

[@icedso913]

Very humble guy! Dope interview! Suave House original!

[@tonycook3684]

Legendary shit 🙌👏💯

[@GhettoGeekz]

Legend!

[@davidthompson377]

Nore always talk about Ball sleeping the whole way back off that lean! That’s his go to lean story

[@darnellmitchell1755]

Still bumping South Circle CD 'Anotha Day Anotha Balla' !! This is some tight shit (heat) .. Mr Mike and Thorough lyrical masters repping that Suave House ... I was jamming all the artists coming thru Suave House , MJG 8ball , Crime Boss's(All in the game) CD , and Nola , Tela .... South Circle got this track ' it's going down' I be letting it pound , 'Attitudes too , and Everyday All-day !! Whole CD is the bizniss no doubt ... A shout out to y'all for coming with that real from the Suave House

[@cadillacjack4597]

“As if you didn’t know it’s Thorough from the Suave camp”… this brother always came hard on a track

[@sherrillraymond7595]

Facts

[@sebastiancastro3468]

Great interview Tony Draper held the south down !!!South circle

[@pjones8189]

South Circle, classic group. Wish they dropped more cds.