Bubba Sparxxx

For reasons best known to himself, Warren Anderson Mathis chooses to go by the frankly ridiculous alternative moniker of Bubba Sparxxx when he’s recording and performing hip hop, but it doesn’t seem as if the general public have held it against him down the years; over the course of a career that, in earnest, has now spanned more than two decades, Sparxxx has enjoyed top ten success on the U.S. singles charts with ‘Ms. New Booty’, which reached number seven, as well as receiving significant radio play with tracks like ‘Deliverance’ and ‘Ugly’, too. To his credit, he’s put a genuinely fresh spin on the kind of southern hip hop sound that seemed to really take off in the early to mid noughties with the likes of Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Chamillionaire and Mike Jones, and brings an energy to his live shows that is visceral in quality; whilst his lyrics aren’t always entirely serious, there’s an aggression in Sparxxx’s delivery that certainly appears to demand he be taken seriously. His latest album, Made on McCosh Hill Road, dropped just this June, so expect worldwide tour dates to follow sooner than later - Sparxxx is certainly well overdue a return to the UK.

Warren Anderson Mathis better known by his stage name, Bubba Sparxxx may not be a household name yet he commands quite the reputation on the hip hop and country rap circuit. He has released five albums so far and although the most recent two have not achieved the same commerciality as his first, this does not seem to have bothered the fanbase who continue to pack out his show.

There is a skill in the ability to combine the polar opposite genres of rap and country yet Bubba manages it and has people dancing and jumping all at once. He has a handful of hit singles to reach to in order to provide highlights for the fanbase including 'Ugly' 'Deliverance' and 'Ms. New Booty' all of which receive massive cheers by the intro. His band and MC help to really bring the party anthem and by the final track it seems that Sparxxx has managed to get the entire room dancing as one.

We traveled from Pittsburgh, PA to Toledo, OH to see The My Brothers Keeper Tour. We had a great time! We saw some great local talent but was disappointed that two artists I was looking forward to seeing didn't play that show. Struggle Jennings put on a good set and I can't wait to see more from him. Bubba Sparxxx has such a stage presence that you (I) just get lost in the music. He's a down to earth guy that appreciates his fan, and we don't mind traveling to see his shows. It's so worth it. I really like the new album and look forward to the next one. Thank you for keeping it real and listening to one of your biggest fans from Pittsburgh, PA!! Look forward to the next show and hopefully you stop thru the 'Burgh!!

Thank you,

Amy

I was surprised not many people were there & he came on later than expected. He put on a good show though for the handful that was there. The Cabooze is a great venue to see live acts, u get to be up close with the performer. Good show!