Houston rapper Paul Wall, deeply influenced by DJ Screw's signature style, rose to prominence in 2005 with his feature on Mike Jones' hit "Still Tippin'" and debut album The Peoples Champ. Wall's early career included mixtapes, DJ gigs, and collaborations with Chamillionaire. He continued to release albums, such as Controversy Sells and Get Money, Stay True, before switching to Asylum Records for Fast Life in 2009 and collaborating with Travis Barker on The Heart of a Champion in 2010. Wall's subsequent releases included The Po-Up Poet in 2014, Slab God in 2015, The Houston Oiler in 2016, and Bounce Backs Over Setbacks in 2018, showcasing his Southern rap style.
In addition to his music career, Paul Wall gained recognition for his diamond-encrusted grillz business, catering to artists like Lil Jon and T.I. Over the years, he maintained ties with labels like Paid in Full and Swishahouse, consistently delivering new music and collaborations with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Devin the Dude, and Curren$y. Wall's tenth studio album, Bounce Backs Over Setbacks, featured a lineup of notable Houston artists and solidified his status as a respected figure in the city's rap scene.
