Episode 200 - Dante Higgins & Mark Byrd

For our 200th episode of In My Humble Opinion, we're bringing it back to where it all started.Dante Higgins was the very first guest to sit down with us, and now he returns alongside producer and songwriter Mark Byrd for a full circle conversation about growth, artistry, and Houston hip hop.Hailed by the Houston Press as "Houston's underappreciated man of the people," Higgins has spent more than a decade building a reputation as one of the city's most respected lyricists, known for his introspective storytelling and vivid portrayals of life on Houston's Southside. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with artists including Paul Wall, Propain, Doughbeezy, Tawn P, M.A.C., and MC Beezy while carving out a lane rooted in authenticity and substance. (Houston Press)Joining him is Mark Byrd, a Grammy nominated producer and songwriter whose résumé includes work alongside Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Big K.R.I.T., CyHi, and Jeremih. Together, the duo discusses why regional identity still matters in rap, the intentional process behind their upcoming project, Southside of the Astrodome, and how years of studying the craft have shaped their approach to making music.It's a fitting way to celebrate 200 episodes: reconnecting with the artist who helped launch this journey and highlighting a creative partnership that is producing some of Houston's most thoughtful and intentional music.