RH TV: Nick N' Beans Freestyle In The Park
I guess you either love or hate Nick N' Beans, at least that's the feeling I get when the young duo comes up in conversation. Some dismiss them immediately because of their age and style, just as I'm sure some embrace them purely for their associations. Regardless of sides, both outlooks are wrong, as they fail to give Nick and/or Beans a chance to show and prove...Well, that's what we're all about here at RH, so we open up the park to Nick N' Beans...See them spit below.
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RTC: Treasurechest's Blog #6
I just got a copy of the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack in the mail, so I got that going for me...Other than that, it's been kind of a low key Monday for me. I originally wanted to take a day off, but Naledge and Dre both reminded me that the internet does not stop cause there are always people like them that go on RH @ 3AM and wonder why the site's not been updated in the last couple hours...Anyway, the reason for my slowness today goes back to last week Thursday and the first of what seemed to be like 8 birthday parties for my main man, Virgil Solis, aka Benny Rocs. We took the party to Empire Liquors where I DJ'ed a small set with Willy Joy and DJ Major Taylor. The place was packed and our girl Nina was also there celebrating her birthday...Let me just say that I dropped "Birthday Sex" and I believe both of them had a good time...
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Dave Jeff: PHLIer Than The Rest Of Them
Chicago has a lot of things going on right now, and quite frankly, it’s a crazy place to be in at the moment. There is so much developing in this city, as well as established things exploding and finally getting the attention or recognition that they deserve. Celebs are being spotted in Leaders gear, and some up and coming artists are no longer considered up and coming. One man that's been able to see the movement of it all is Dave Jeff, owner and founder of PHLI Worldwide, recognized as one of Chicago's first sneaker boutiques, and the first to carry its only line exclusively.
In our continuing coverage of Chicago's fashion scene, we linked up with Dave Jeff to discuss street wear's past, current, and future. The PHLI guy lets us in on Chicago's streetwear history, friends and enemies, and bursts some preconceived bubbles...Check it out below.