Closed Sessions Texas!
Today we dropped the trailer for our Closed Sessions Austin, what will be an 11 song EP and accompanying documentary featuring tons of dope artists, and the story behind everything that went into our Texas exploits. Check out the trailer, and get a taste of everything right here in RH TV.
RH TV: Closed Sessions Austin Trailer
"Behind great music is a great story."
The above quote is the true driving force behind Closed Sessions, the record label we launched with SoundScape Studios towards the end of 2009. At Closed Sessions, we bring artists to our city and our studio, open up our production resources and address book, then just get out of their way as they do what they do: create great music. Closed Sessions Vol. 1 featured new music and a glimpse into the lives and recording habits of Curren$y, Bun B, Skyzoo, Rhymefest, U-N-I, Emilio Rojas, Kidz In The Hall and many, many more. Shortly following the release of the EP, we partnered up with Music Dealers and SSL, took our crew and Closed Sessions idea to Austin, Texas. From March 17th-22nd, we ate, slept, and s**t music. Literally. Our mansion in Texas, became a 24-hour studio and creative outlet. Artists passed in and out at all hours, from all regions, and all sub-genres within Hip Hop music. In that time we were able to record 11 new songs, shoot a video for "Happiness Before Riches" and capture many great stories and moments.
The result of all our efforts will be the second release from our Closed Sessions label: Closed Sessions Austin. The release will take the form of an EP and a documentary accompanying the music and telling our story. Below is the first taste of the Texas experience as the trailer for the forthcoming documentary. It outlines our goals in going to Texas, a few of the problems we encountered along the way, and a glimpse as to the artists and people that made everything possible.
Special thanks to every single person that came into the house, whether to record or even just lend support and check things out.
Extra special thanks to SSL and Music Dealers for partnering with us for Closed Sessions Texas. Watch the trailer after the jump.
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RH In Concert: Coachella 2010
The last time I went to coachella was 2004 for what I still consider the best festival lineup ever. Radiohead, The Flaming Lips, The Pixies, Kraftwerk, to name a few. At that time Coachella was the only game in town. The destination festival was still an unproven venture in the US. Then, the journey out to the desert of California was not just an undertaking, but a leap of faith. Now, the festival circuit is big business in the the US, with every major city boasting a large concert in their back yard. Regardless, something about the journey, the desert, and the memories of past moments drew me back. Can't say I left disappointed.
In 2010 the fest was larger than my previous encounter. Back in '04, Coachella was just two days. Now three, with an extra full day of bands and heat stroke. The three day festival is a marathon, you have to pace both your bands and your alcohol, overdoing either will likely lead to a third day of wishing you were somewhere else. Neither is too big an issue at Coachella, the well laid out festival grounds keeps your legs fresh and the heat keeps you thirsting for water rather than beer. In fact, all alcohol was kept in well patrolled areas this year, made for less desire to drink and less cups strewn across the lawn, I was all for it. Of course, if you're either smoking crack or free-basing cocaine (both of which I witnessed for the first time at the fest), who needs alcohol? (stay classy LA).
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Nikki Lynette: "Nothing To Worry About" featuring GLC
"Put a little money in this type thing."
Nikki Lynette is preparing to drop a new mixtape, with features from Mickey Factz and the below GLC. Here she takes on Peter Bjorn and John's "Nothing To Worry About". This one is pretty dope, and Nikki's swag is on a hundred thousand trillion... This is also the second PBJ joint that GLC has blessed. Get it below.
Nikki Lynette: "Nothing To Worry About" featuring GLC
[audio: http://rubyhornet.com/media/rh/music/nothing_to_worry_about_nikki_glc.mp3|width=180]Mr. J Medeiros: "W.A.N.T.S." Remix featuring Naledge
J is going to be dropping a re-release of Friends Enemies Apples Apples on May 11th, and supplies RH with another leak from the project. Today we have the remix for "W.A.N.T.S.", which features our homie Naledge of Kidz In The Hall. Naledge and J were labelmates briefly on Rawkus Records, and team up here to give "W.A.N.T.S." a bit of a new look. "W.A.N.T.S." is also a remix of The Procussions joint, "Little People", which is off their Rawkus release. Anyway, download it below and look for more J Medeiros on RH soon.
Mr. J Medeiros: "W.A.N.T.S." featuring Naledge
[audio: http://rubyhornet.com/media/rh/music/wants_remix.mp3|width=180]yU: "On The Corner" OG Remix featuring EyeQ
The block is still hot says yU and EyeQ in the OG remix of "On The Corner". The Diamond District emcee takes a snapshot of inner city ills, and sets it to music. DJ Lord Jazz of Lords on The Underground is on the beat. Get it below.
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Nanamica X Helly Hansen Collection
Japanese menswear label Nanamica has collaborated on a collection of spring/summer outerwear and accessories with none other than famed American outerwear producer Helly Hansen. The project is inspired by sailing culture and includes two colorways of a sailing jacket, a sailing vest, a tote bag, a fanny pack, and a bucket hat. This is not the first time Nanamica has teamed up with a bigger outerwear brand, having collaborated with Woolrich and The North Face over the past year. This collection does not disappoint and is perfect for the long summer days on the water. Check out a full look at the project after the jump.
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Nanamica X Helly Hansen Collection
Japanese menswear label Nanamica has collaborated on a collection of spring/summer outerwear and accessories with none other than famed American outerwear producer Helly Hansen. The project is inspired by sailing culture and includes two colorways of a sailing jacket, a sailing vest, a tote bag, a fanny pack, and a bucket hat. This is not the first time Nanamica has teamed up with a bigger outerwear brand, having collaborated with Woolrich and The North Face over the past year. This collection does not disappoint and is perfect for the long summer days on the water. Check out a full look at the project after the jump.
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