St. Lunatics

Lessons I Learned From Nelly

Editor: Tef Poe is an artist from St. Louis City. Through powerful imagery and complicated honesty, he has earned a reputation as one of the best rappers telling the story of St. Louis, which is about much more than one place. Poe has been featured in music publications such as XXL and Urb Magazine. ... More >>

New Summer, New You

Remembering Tega, A St. Louis Rapper Who Couldn't Shake Criminal Past

There are plenty of musicians who died before getting definitive time in the musical spotlight. Tega -- a rapper who was affiliated with Nelly's St. Lunatics -- is sadly in that category, as he passed on while he was in the midst of climbing the musical ladder. Tega -- whose real name was Oretga De ... More >>

Murphy Lee and Kyjuan's Freaky Wine, Available at a Schnucks Near You

Murphy Lee and Kyjuan at the Freaky Wine debut last Fall. Courtesy of Freaky Muscato​Murphy Lee and Kyjuan of the St. Lunatics came out with a new Freaky Muscato brand wine, dubbed "Freaky," in December. The pair recently made two appearances at local Schnucks stores promoting product. Though ... More >>

Murphy Lee, Steve Ewing: Local Musicians Dish on Food

Jennifer SilverbergSteve Ewing and his hot dog cart.​If you don't usually check out the music section of the RFT...well, what the hell is wrong with you?No, but, really, if you haven't seen it yet, the current issue features interviews with two St. Louis-based musicians also active in the local fo ... More >>

Interview Outtakes: Murphy Lee on Being an Independent Artist and the Fate of His Lost Tunes

Jennifer SilverbergMurphy Lee​In this week's paper, Calvin Cox spoke with Murphy Lee, who co-hosts a healthy cooking show called Good 4 U with fellow St. Lunatic Kyjuan. Although Murph's no longer on Universal Records as a solo artist, he's still signed to the label as part of the St. Lunatics ... More >>

Video: Nelly's Blueberry Hill Go Show Now Available

The lovely folks over at Vevo finally got around to putting together an excellent Go Show from Nelly's surprise performance with the St. Lunatics at Blueberry Hill last month. "Move That Body" is the third single and maybe our favorite earworm off Nelly's forthcoming album, 5.0, which will be releas ... More >>

Nelly Doing a Surprise Concert Today, Right After He Gets a Star on the Walk of Fame

This just in! Hot off the email presses! See below: Today, Nelly and the St. Lunatics will surprise lucky fans with an impromptu performance in the Delmar Loop. Nelly is announcing the concert this afternoon on Magic 104.1 and Z107.7. The performance is presented by VEVO as part of the music video ... More >>

Nelly and the St. Lunatics Performing Together Tonight -- First Time in 10 Years

The St. Lunatics will perform tonight for the first time since founding member City Spud was incarcerated ten years ago. It seemed like an eternity when we went without a peep from the Band-Aided one and his posse, but in the past few months, St. Louis has felt like Nellyville again. There was tha ... More >>

Interview: Nelly on Being a DJ, His New Album and Playing in Branson

Erin Kinsella​Starting yesterday, one of the city's most recognizable voices can be heard over the airwaves daily. Nelly is taking over as host for the afternoon-drive timeslot (from 3 to 7 p.m.) at Hot 104.1. The switch will only be a temporary arrangement, while regular host Staci Static is ... More >>

Nelly's ex-producer, Jay E, reflects on his road to success

Tef Poe Releases a Video for "Show Stealers," Performing at Gramophone With Rhymefest in July

Yesterday, Force member Tef Poe released his debut video for the song "Show Stealers." The tune's from his Money Never $leep$ EP, which you can download for free at irepstl.com. (You can also hear a kickass remix of the song below; that features Kyjuan of the St. Lunatics and Luey V.) The video belo ... More >>

Nato Caliph Taps the Force, St. Lunatics for a New Single

A Cardinals fitted cap, a St. Louis hip-hop wardrobe staple.​Head over to the Smoking Section today to listen to and download Nato Caliph's new single, "Anomaly." The tune features a veritable all-star team of St. Louis hip-hop: Besides fellow Force members Tef Poe and Rockwell Knuckles, "Anom ... More >>

Murphy Lee returns with a new album — and a positive outlook

Murphy Lee At Vintage Vinyl Tonight For a Toy Drive, DVD Signing

​ Murphy Lee of the St. Lunatics will be at Vintage Vinyl tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. Now, there's a lot going on in Murph's world surrounding this appearance: First, he's giving away a free CD on his website when you buy the DVD, U C Me, and he'll be signing copies at VV. But more important, thi ... More >>

Local Hoops Film, Streetballers, Lands in Theaters this Weekend

​If you haven't read it yet, this week's RFT film feature is on Streetballers, a movie shot right here in St. Louis. The film has picked up all kinds of awards since debuting at film festivals last year. Streetballers might best be described as a Shakespearan drama -- complete with duplicitous fri ... More >>

R.I.P. Tega from Da Camp

myspace.com/theweightisoverTegaSt. Louis rapper Tega, of the group Da Camp, died last week from injuries suffered in a May 16 shooting in Wellston, reports the Post-Dispatch.The 25 year-old (given name Ortega Devon Henderson), died on Wednesday May 27 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.Da Camp is best known ... More >>

Nelly and Titans Quarterback Vince Young Make It Rain, Spark Internet Outrage

Fresh off the St. Lunatics reunion concert at the Pageant this past Sunday, Nelly has taken his show on the road and people have started to take notice. It would be nice if a new hit single was attracting all the attention, but instead he'll have to settle for a struggling NFL quarterback tossing a ... More >>

St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar, May 15 to 17

Friday, May 15 *Paper Dolls/Heather Perry, Off Broadway *Cracker, Blueberry Hill's Duck Room (also appearing at Vintage Vinyl at 5 p.m., free beer & BBQ!) *Left Arm, Vintage Vinyl, 8 p.m. *The Linemen, Atomic Cowboy *Messy Jiverson (CD release as Blown Speakers), Old Rock House *The Syn (members of ... More >>

This Weekend in Hip-Hop: Nelly at the Pageant and The Derrty DJ's Midwest Summit

www.zazzle.comIt's a concert ten years in the making: Nelly is headlining a show at the Pageant on Sunday. He's performed a few times over the past year (making cameos when various St. Lunatics opened for Lil' Wayne and T.I. at separate gigs at Chaifetz Arena) but this is the first time in a lo ... More >>

Grammar School: Nearly a decade later, Missouri artists remember the Nelly album that put St. Louis on the map

Show Review: Lil Wayne, Nelly, Murphy Lee, St. Lunatics at Chaifetz Arena, 8/30/08

Video: Nelly Interview (Part 5): The Future of the St. Lunatics

Video: Nelly Interview (Part 4): 'Keep Thinking Ahead, Keep Being Creative'

Video: Nelly Interview (Part3): Four Years After Suit/Sweat

Video: Nelly Interview (Part 2): Talking Collaborators and Kanye West

Video: St. Louis Superstar Rapper Nelly Talks about His Upcoming Album, Brass Knuckles

Nelly and St. Lunatics

Monday, November 7; the Pageant (6161 Delmar Boulevard )

Rebel Yell

The bold history of David Allan Coe; plus, we talk with the Walkmen and compare Lunatic spending

Star Flack

Publicist extraordinaire Jane Higgins has put St. Louis hip-hop on the map

Name That Spud

Will the real Lavell Webb please stand up?

The Chase Is On

Week of June 18, 2003

2003 Music Awards

The readers spoke, and the RFT music staff listened. Find out who's large and in charge on the St. Louis music scene.

The St. Lunatics Fringe

Producer Jason "Jay E" Epperson crafts the beats that make Nelly fans swoon. So how come you've never heard of him?

Nelly and the St. Lunatics with the Big Tymers, Lil' Wayne, Fabolous and Amerie

Saturday, November 2; Savvis Center

Best Dance Craze

"The Monastery"

Fightin' Words

Is a feud brewing between two St. Louis rap camps?

If We Make It Across Delmar

Our intrepid reporter gets her fill of St. Louis' best music

2002 Riverfront Times Music Award Winners

Your verdict is in: Check out St. Louis’ favorite local musicians.

Poll Position

The RFT Music Awards lets you be the judge

The 2002 RFT Music Awards Showcase

The name has changed, but the song remains the same

Heavy Hitter

After what's-his-name, Ali is the first Lunatic to go solo. With Heavy Starch, he's just trying to represent himself.

The Producers

From a suburban roller rink, identical twins David and Darren Stith gamble on future hip-hop stars. Getting paid is everyone's preoccupation.

Lunatics Fringe

Jefferson City lawmakers hit the roof over Nelly's visit to the statehouse

Bad Rap

Nelly and the St. Lunatics are riding high, but their brother City Spud isn't riding with them. "I'm human. I made a mistake," he says from prison.

Rap It Up,I'll Take It

Scouring the city for hip-hop and rap

Best St. Louisan of 2000

Nelly

Minding The Beats And Q's

Competition in the burgeoning St. Louis rap-radio market? Bring it on, says one station manager.

Star Power

St. Louis rapper Nelly sets out on the road to fame and fortune

Country Cookin'

Rising local rap stars Nelly and the St. Lunatics stay at home to film their first video, "Country Grammar," to the delight of their fans