The Re-Up was actually one of my favorite articles over here at RubyHornet. So much happens in a week, that the Re-Up was even cool for me to take a break and really see everything that went down. Sarah, our really dope intern of a couple years ago was manning the helm, and it kind of slipped away. In honor of her dopeness, as well as the dopeness of all the artists and others that make RubyHornet dope, I bring back the RH Re-Up. Hit the jump to see the week that was, including a wrap up of the Grammy’s, interviews with Mick Boogie, Brother Ali, and Mikky Halsted, and of course the announcement of the first proper Closed Sessions LP: Closed Sessions: ATX dropping 3/15 via Decon Records, booooyyyy!
“Now I Got A Record Deal, How Does It Feel?
On Monday we announced the official release of Closed Sessions: ATX , a new album and documentary recorded entirely in an Austin, Texas mansion over the course of four days in March, 2010. Artists from all over the country came to the mansion to take part in the Closed Sessions process, as well as kick it and soak up the vibes. Fashawn, Freddie Gibbs, Tabi Bonney, Rakaa and Babu of Dilated Peoples, GLC, J. Cole, Killer Mike, Paul Wall, Bun B, Kidz In The Hall, and many more hit the mansion during the crazy week. Check out the full article to see who made the LP, check out the trailer, and don’t forget to RSVP to the official CS: ATX release party 3/17/11 at Peckerheads feat performances from Yelawolf, Blu, CyHi Da Prynce and many more.
Closed Sessions: “The Roadhouse” featuring CurT@!N$, GLC, Rakaa (prod by DJ Babu)
Following the announcement of the new LP, we released the first leak off Closed Sessions: ATX in the form of “The Roadhouse”, a great Closed Sessions with CurT@!N$, GLC, Rakaa, and DJ Babu. This song is tough from beginning to end and features artists from all over the country and Hip Hop sub-genre’s, exactly what we aimed to do with this project. Download the song and read about how it came together here.
Digital Freshness: Mick Boogie via RH TV
Mick Boogie absolutely tore it down at the January edition of Digital Freshness. Check out this video in which he talks about the ways he uses the internet to cultivate his brand and stay on top of his game. Watch the full video here.
“You Think I Give A F**k About A Grammy”
Eminem once rapped about skipping out on Grammy Night, in 2011 he was a major star of the show. Slim Shady picked up a trophy for Best Rap Album and performed alongside Rihanna and Dr. Dre. Arcade Fire had a big night, Bob Dylan sounded really sh**ty, Cee-Lo, I don’t even know what to say about Cee-Lo… Check out our wrap-up here.
“I Can’t Live Without My Radio”
We updated our player with some of our favorite music of the past couple weeks. Check out new music from BrandUn Deshay, Lungz, Darwin Deez, Lykke Li, Bosco Delrey and others in the latest RH Radio Column.
Brother Ali Speaks on Rhymefest as Alderman
Brother Ali hit the Windy City last week to perform at Reggie’s for a Rhymefest for Alderman fundraiser. In this video, Ali speaks on Fest’s bid for public office as well as their early days sharing stories about Atmosphere and Kanye West. Watch the video here.
Mikkey Halsted talks The Darkroom, and his purpose in Hip Hop
We caught up with Mikkey Halsted shortly after the release of his debut LP, The Darkroom. Mikkey talks about finally releasing an album, as well as his purpose in music. Read the full interview here.
All that plus new music, fashion, and culture… Spend some time in the archives, and have yourself a nice little weekend.