RH Events: Creme De La Creme 2/28
We're coming up on the last Saturday of the month, and you know what that means, time for another RH and Brainiac Society edition of DF's Creme De La Creme. This month we are celebrating the birthday of Benny Rocs with music by Willy Joy, DJ RTC, and VIPJ of The Cool Kids. Naledge, Chip Tha Ripper, Jerry Azumah, and others will also be on hand as special guests...Hopefully that includes you as well.
Wyclef Talks About The Boss
Bruce Springsteen is a bad mother-shut your mouth...but I'm talking about The Boss...That failed...Anyway, in the clip below, Wyclef Jean speaks on Bruce Springsteen as part of a celebration of the Boss' work and new album. See the clip below. Also check out Hangin' On E Street to see other bands speak about and perform Springsteen's music.
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Fever Ray: "When I Grow Up"
The second video off Fever Ray's Self Titled LP set to be released on March 24th through Mute Records. Fever Ray is the solo project from the sister of the Scandinavian sibling duo, The Knife.
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RH First Look: K. Salaam & Beatnick
This week we put the RH First Look microscope on the production duo of K. Salaam and Beatnick. The two have made major way for themselves in the last calendar year. With production credits ranging from Pharoahe Monch to Young Buck, the NYC base team now turn their atention towards their first proper album being released later this year. Get to know them a little bit better here.
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RH Events: Creme De La Creme 1.31.09
If you were at the the joint on the 27th, or our party at the Tonic Room then you know what to expect. DJ RTC and Willy Joy are on the decks, Naledge is on the mic, Benny Rocs is behind the lens, and a whole slew of fine b**tches...Just ask GLC, that's how we party...RubyHornet X Brainiac host dubFrequency's Creme De La Creme at Lava Lounge on the 31st. It's free before 11 PM, $5 after with an RSVP to Chicago@dubfrequency.com. See you there.
Mikkey Halsted Video Blog #2: Oscar Grant
Mikkey Haslted re-ups his vlog series. This time Mikkey sends an NWA song title to the police and speaks on Oscar Grant. This was shot live on location at SoundScape Studios, with RTC on the lens. Look for regular vlogs from Mr. Halsted here and blasting off from his RH approved site, MikkeyHalsted.com..for real, those that know...
RTC: Treasurechest's Blog #1
I spend so much time interviewing, filming, and writing about other artists, that I’ve severely neglected documenting what’s going on in my own life. I really don’t stop to think that much, or reflect on what I’m doing, and I feel a severe sensory overload. Not to mention, when a friend asks me ‘what’s going on’ everything is so jumbled that I usually just answer, “not much,” and don’t even know where to start…Well, Forest Gump once just felt like running, and right now, I just feel like blogging…Not about a new Lil’ Wayne song, a Barack Obama speech, Chicago Hip Hop, none of that s**t…this is my blog, all about me and what I feel like writing about inside the Treasurechest…
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Naledge: "Drop" Freestyle (DJ RTC Exclusive)
"On my way to Bally's with my chest out/bout to change my name from Mr. Evans to the best out..."
Yesterday I stopped through SoundScape Studios just in time to catch Naledge hopping on the infectious "Drop" beat. This is so nasty, that I don't even need to blog anymore today, I'm just going to let this one ride...Listen and and grab it below to see what I'm talking about...And it really doesn't stop there...stay tuned. Another Brainiac Society X RubyHornet collabo.