Wondering how Mike Jones has managed to build and sustain the most extensive music career since Sun Ra? Wonder no more. Here, in this 35-second crash course, the legendary MJ drops knowledge on what it takes to succeed in today’s cutthroat music industry. We’ll call it The Mike Jones Formula to Mastering the Rap Game. Pay attention, youngsters, because what you learn here may change your life forever. Take it away, Mike.

Slim Thug – “I Run” Remix (ft Chamillionaire & Z Ro)

It’s an H-Town lovefest, boys and girls. Slim Thug’s Boss of All Bosses drops on March 24th.

There are MCs, there are rappers, and then there’s Slim Thug. Watch as Houston’s own Slim Thug explains why he occupies an entire category by himself. That and why he’s “excited like a kid going to school for his birthday.”

Chamillionaire – Creepin’ (Solo) Remix (Feat. The Game & Ludacris)

Slumdog Chamillionaire joins forces with Jayceon Taylor for a remix of “Creepin’ Solo,” while flexin’ his quadruple-lingual skills. Marginally better than the OG version. Koopa’s third entry, Venom, is set to drop sometime this year. I think.

[Props to the indomitable OGPR]

The Houston Press has crowned Soulbrotha their Artist of the Week. Therefore, he is now legendary and should be addressed as such. So from here on out, we’ll call him the Legendary Soulbrotha (aka Esbee aka The Mail Man of Hip-Hop). If you know anyone who’s still sleeping on this dude, please shoot me their mailing address and I’ll send them a steel-laced spring mattress.

• Artist of the Week: Soulbrotha [Houston Press]

Money – “In My Own Lane” (Ft. Trae & Chalie Boy)

My unwavering crush on moola (as in dollar bills) may or may not have something to do with why I like this song. Maybe it’s because it samples this babymaking anthem. Or maybe it’s just that awesome! Oh wait, the song has nothing to do with money. That would be the artist’s name. I’ve officially lost it.