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Artist
Montana 700
12+ albums
rap
about
Tony McDowell, known professionally as Montana 700, is an American rapper from Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas. He has gained attention in Southern hip-hop through singles such as Pipeline and Count a Hunnit. His work is associated with the "New Dallas" rap movement. He released his debut mixtape, 700 Reasons, in February 2025. Montana 700's music incorporates storytelling and themes related to urban life. In the summer of 2024, in collaboration with Dallas rapper Zillionaire Doe, he released 70042. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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# Why Montana 700 Deserves Attention This artist's work matters because it documents a specific moment in Dallas hip-hop with genuine narrative depth. Rather than relying on hollow posturing, Montana 700 grounds his music in the textures of urban life—the constraints and contradictions of Oak Cliff rendered through careful storytelling. His contributions to the "New Dallas" movement suggest a regional sound taking shape, one that values substance and local perspective. The collaborative energy evident in projects like *70042* demonstrates how Dallas rappers are building something collectively. His recent debut mixtape consolidates this vision while pointing toward what contemporary Southern hip-hop can become when artists prioritize authenticity and craft over trend-chasing
