Busy doesn’t even begin to accurately describe what kind of week it’s been here at RH. Not even the bone chilling temperatures and ridiculous amounts of snow that havw transformed Chicago into an arctic tundra could slow us down this week. With more new posts than ever, here is this week’s RH Re-Up.
Just like T.I. and many others before him, “the best rapper alive” Lil’ Wayne is about to be behind bars. Sentenced to one year at Rikers for felony drug possession, the highest grossing rapper of 2009 will be trading in his black rim glasses and checkered scarf for an orange jumpsuit and sandals. He will be able to watch regular TV and keep his signature dreads but will not be able to have an iPod to listen to music. MTV got a chance to talk with police and correction officers to find out more the story. Check out the article and video footage here. However…
Originally schedule to start serving his sentence on Tuesday of this week, due to a broken tooth that will require surgery and time to heal, Lil’ Wayne’s sentence has been delayed until March 2nd. Check out all the details here.
Inspired by Tim Burton’s latest creation, “Alice In Wonderland”, scheduled to open in theaters March 5, 2010, Urban Decay has put together a limited edition make-up kit to celebrate this new twist on a childhood classic. This exclusive “Book of Shadows” kit includes sixteen of their hottest eye shadows with vibrant shades like Mushroom, White Rabbit, and Eat Me Drink Me, two travel size eyeliners, and a travel size eye shadow primer potion that will keep your color in check 24/7. Now available at Sephora, this collection can be yours for $52. Check out the full post here.
And for all you Valentine’s Day people out there, here are a couple holiday themed items to check out…
*Solemates Chicago…Valentine’s Weekend Sale
One of our favorite Chicago Boutique’s Solemates is having a Valentine’s Weekend sale! Up to 70% off! –
*G-Shock Precious White Watches for Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day is less than a week away G-Shock is dropping two special V-Day watches to get your special someone. Here is what Casio had to say about the G-Shock G-Lide and Mini. Check them out here –
And for those of you who feel a little differently about this “Hallmark” holiday…
*Triumvir: F**k Love Valentine’s Edition Tee
Valentine’s day is not for everyone so…Triumvir released a new tee specifically for Valentine’s Day communicating as much. Check out the tees here –
On the flipside, we got more fresh new interviews and updates here…
*RH First Look: Dessa
Straight from the Minneapolis underground, Doomtree’s leading lady Dessa goes under the First Look microscope this week. Check out the interview here and get up close and personal with this two amazingly talented artist.
*BlockHead: It Just Don’t Move Me
Producer and artist, BlockHead, known from his works with Aesop Rock and his own eclectic instrumental LP’s, sat down with RH this week to talk about his new LP among other things. Titled, The Music Scene, BlockHead’s latest LP is a funky, genre shifting, sample rich experience that keeps you grooving from beginning to end. Check out the whole interview.
*RH TV: Who Is Mike Posner?
We caught up with Mike Posner while he was in Chicago a couple weeks back for a show at Enclave. While many know of Posner’s double-duty as a student at Duke University and buzzing recording artist, they may not know too much more. Here we aim to give audiences a glimpse at who Mike Posner really is as he discusses his relationship with fans, how his life has changed since signing to a record label, and why there are no features on his new album. Check out the video.
Get a first look at new artists, latest tracks, and some free downloads…
*Closed Sessions: “Helluva Year” featuring Scheme and Astonish
*Erykah Badu: “Window Seat” featuring ?uestlove
*Cookin’ Soul: Big Dilla Mixtape
*Lupe Fiasco: “What U Want”
*Jovi Rockwell: “Over Bucktown”
…and that’s only just a taste of what we’re rocking this week at RH. Get your daily dose of the hottest music, photos, fashion, and more at rubyhornet.com.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sarah Achler