Solemates: Never Do What They Do
With the relatively recent surge of street-wear boutique's in the Chicagoland area, you would think it would be rather difficult for them to harnes their own uniqueness. A small, swank, clothing boutique and sneaker cosignment shop lies nestled in the heart of a culturally diverse community seems to have that concept nearly perfected. Solemates...Chicago possess this almost heavenly ambiance, with a pleathora of exclusive sneakers while high-end street-wear brands seem to rest over pieces of vintage furniture that set them footsteps ahead of their competition.
Behind this elegant work of art is a married couple, Autumn and Brian Merritt. They've been in business for nearly two years now. The funny thing is, you've probably heard Autumn's view of the boutique, but you don't really hear Mr. Merritt. I attempted to pick his brain in hopes of retrieving that essential information behind the Solemates brand. "We want to provide people with clothing and accessories that can be worn forever," he told us. Words well said, but find out what exactly cultivated this idea through our in-depth interview below.
Naledge: Kidz On The Road Blog #30
Naledge checks back in with us live from SoundScape studios for his latest blog. He's really stepping into a vlogging zone as he talks about Reebok, Myspace friend request, Lava Lounge, and much more. Check it out below...
RH TV: Mikkey Halsted's Internet on Lock ft Boogz & DJ RTC
Here's some more footage from Mikkey Halsted's Internet on Lock event. In this clip, Boogz plays some beats, and RTC cuts it up. Check it out below.
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DJ RTC X SC: Guns N' Doe Hosted By Just Blaze (Artwork)
The last song I leaked off of this mixtape landed on Mic Terror's mixtape. Lesson learned...Anyway, I present to you the artwork for the next DJ RTC mixtape. This time I was tapped by Chicago's own SC to put together a mix showcasing his production style and substance. The result is Guns N' Doe, which is also hosted by none other than Just Blaze. In fact, when SC moved out to New York he set up shop in Just Blaze's Bassline studio for a year, and bang out some of the best beats that Just had ever heard. While he may not be a household name (yet), SC has done tracks for Diddy, Mary J. Blige, The Game, Havoc, Mobb Deep, Mikkey Halsted, Naledge, and the list goes on....This mixtape is a collection of his work ranging from brand new, to unreleased, to industry classics. The full mixtape will be available here February 4th. I'll be leaking a track before then, but for now, check out the tracklist below and enjoy the cover done by St!zo.
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RH TV: Mic Terror & Naledge After Hours Freestyle
By now you've seen some video and pictures from Mikkey Halsted's Internet On Lock party. The party featured music and appearances by Chicago artists ranging from No ID to Nick N' Beans. What you have not seen, and will not see anywhere else, is what happened after everybody left and a few select artists, producers, DJs, and the RH cameras hit the SoundScape bunker for an after hours session. The session included boasting, bragging, beat playing, arguing, as well as this dope freestyle with Mic Terror and Naledge who both go in over Rich Boy's "Drop". Check out the exclusive footage below, and get ready for more to come...p.s Keep watching after the credits for bonus footage...I see you Kid Brainiac...
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Naledge: Kidz On The Road Blog #29
Naledge exercises his vlogging G in the latest installment of his RH sponsored blog. At 29 installments, this has to be the most updated artist blog in the history of artist blogs. This week he previews some new music, talks fashion, and explores the art of product placement.
RH Photos: Mikkey Halsted Internet On Lock
On January 20th, we teamed up with Uncrowned City to host Mikkey Halsted's Internet On Lock Party. The event featured performances and appearances by Mic Terror, Boogz, Que Billah, Nick N Beans, Mick Luter, SC, and many more. No ID was in the building, RTC and Toure were on the decks, and as always, Benny Rocs has the pics to prove it.
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RH Photos: Dubya's Farewell @ Tonic Room
It's safe to say that we shut the Tonic Room down on Saturday night at Dubya's Farewell Party. The club was at capacity all night, Naledge was on the mic RTC and Izzo held down the tables, and Benny Rocs has the photos to prove it. Check them out below.
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