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About 2LOUD
2LOUD Magazine is Houston’s leading voice for Hip-Hop culture, lifestyle, and creative influence — a platform where media, music, and movement converge to document the people shaping the culture from the inside out.
2LOUD Magazine – Our Story
Before the hashtags, before the influencers, before Yelp told you where the hottest night was — there was 2LOUD .
Founded 14 years ago by husband-and-wife duo Corey and Ashley Haynes, 2LOUD started as a late-night passion project: a club review site documenting the real pulse of Houston's nightlife. Armed with nothing but their voices and vision, they sat side-by-side in crowded clubs, writing honest reviews and forming organic relationships — not just with partygoers, but with the celebrities, artists, and tastemakers sitting just a few booths away.
What began as nightlife commentary quickly evolved into exclusive interviews — and those interviews became the foundation of a cultural magazine that didn’t just talk about the scene... it shaped it.
Today, 2LOUD Magazine is Houston’s premier Hip-Hop and culture publication, dedicated to telling the stories that move the streets and shape the industry. From music and fashion to entrepreneurship and media, we spotlight artists, innovators, and creators who define Black excellence and creative influence. Through in-depth features, digital content, and our Talking 2LOUD podcast, we connect Houston’s culture to a global audience, celebrating authenticity, innovation, and the voices often overlooked by mainstream media. Whether covering emerging talent, cultural movements, or exclusive events, 2LOUD Magazine remains at the forefront of entertainment, lifestyle, and creative storytelling, giving readers a front-row seat to the people and ideas shaping today’s culture.