About Mike Frost

In the late 1990s, when Houston’s underground hip-hop scene was starting to take shape, Mike Frost was quietly carving out his role within it. Born and raised in Houston, he was drawn to the mix of music and visuals that defined the city’s sound. As Creative Director for the early days of Swishahouse, Frost became the go-to guy for photos and design, helping capture the look and feel of a movement as it grew.

Over the years, he’s collaborated with Houston artists like Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, and Mike Jones, creating the imagery that fans came to recognize. His work became part of the visual language for Swishahouse, Rap-A-Lot, and other parts of the city’s rap scene — not because he was chasing prestige, but because he was there, invested, and doing the work.

Frost has continued to support Houston’s music community behind the scenes, serving on the City of Houston Music Advisory Board and working within The Recording Academy on various committees. His design and photography have earned several Platinum and Gold awards from the RIAA and CRIA, acknowledgments he’s grateful for but doesn’t dwell on.

After the book and documentary is released his body of work will be archived at Rice University’s Woodson Research Center so that future generations can see a piece of Houston’s history preserved firsthand. He’s also received recognition from the mayor and the City of Houston, something he sees less as spotlight and more as appreciation for the years he’s put into the community.