DJ Screw, born Robert Earl Davis Jr., was a pioneering Houston DJ and producer who revolutionized Southern hip-hop with his signature “chopped and screwed” sound. Emerging in the early 1990s, he slowed down tracks and manipulated them with turntable techniques to create hypnotic, deeply resonant mixes that defined a new era. As the founder of the Screwed Up Click, his influence shaped Houston’s rap identity and continues to impact artists worldwide. DJ Screw’s innovation and legacy remain vital to hip-hop’s evolution and enduring creativity.