B L A C K I E first gained notoriety for assembling his own sound systems. At one time rumored to consist of over twenty speakers and to be estimated at more than 5,000 watts, these sound systems would propel B L A C K I E to local recognition. Often set up on the floors of nightclubs and warehouses, his massive speaker arrangement coupled with his energetic and many times unscheduled performances caused B L A C K I E to become legendary in Houston.
The rapper's sound has been described as "equal parts fucked-up electronics, distorted pop-cult samples, guitar feedback, video game noise, and angry-as-hell street flow". He has called it "U.S. Grime" and "Thrash-Rap", among other names , and it has left several critics dumbfounded.
B L A C K I E's unique approach to rap has made him a fan and college-radio favorite.
