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DJ Screw has been a considerable influence in the Houston scene. Texas governor Rick Perry honored him by making him an official Texas Music Pioneer. An alternative weekly, The Houston Press, named the 1995 album 3 'n the Mornin' (Part Two) as no. 13 on its list of the 25 best Houston rap albums of all time. The newspaper credited the release for the way it helped shape Houston's hip-hop culture.[7] The newspaper also referred to Chopped and Screwed music as the second most likely type of music to be associated with Texas, an example of DJ Screw's influence in the region.[8] When the Houston hip-hop scene became nationally prominent in 2004, many of the biggest acts could be traced to DJ Screw's crew, the Screwed Up Click. As chopped and screwed music gained popularity, within the city and nationally, it began to be considered a part of Houston's identity. This lead to the city being referred to as "Screwston", a derivative of DJ Screw's name. His distinct musical styling has influenced countless rap acts around the world. The genre sown by DJ Screw has since evolved into a Houston based subculture that is associated with the recreational consumption of codeine, opulent jewelry and elaborate vintage vehicles— among many other things. A music festival and car show in honor of DJ Screw was set up in 2006. The inaugural DJ Screwfest featured 200 vehicles[9] and a setlist featuring notable Houston hip-hop acts like Trae and Chingo Bling. The first festival took place at the Pasadena County Fairgrounds.[10] The 2007 documentary film Screwed In Houston, produced by VBS/Vice Magazine, details the history of the Houston hip hop scene and the influence of the Chopped and Screwed sub-culture on Houston hip hop. The 5-part series devotes one full episode to DJ Screw and includes video footage of him days before his death.