The Mega Show You Suck Post
The homie Show You Suck has been sending me some dope music lately but been swamped with THIS so I have been slow to put it up. So today I give you 3 HOT FIRE tracks leading up to the SYS's EP Coyote Del Coco, until then enjoy "Check Yourself", "Clam Chowder", & "Ring Finger"
Digital Freshness: Mick Boogie
Photo by: Virgil Solis
Mick Boogie shares the ways in which he uses technology and Internet to propel his brand as part of his participation in our monthly Digital Freshness live event series, in which the digital world's most buzzing artists are brought offline and into Chicago's Beauty Bar for intimate live performances.
The next Digital Freshness is 2.19.11 featuring a special performance by Blu. Also performing is Scheme, DJ RTC, VIPJ, Rude 1, and Hollywood Holt.
Eminem, Lil' Wayne, Black Keys, Strokes, Wiz Khalifa and More to Play Bonnaroo 2011
Bonnaroo is celebrating its 10th year, and they are not playing. The four day festival will take place June 9th-12th in Manchester, Tenn and features a bevy of heavy hitters as well as special Bonaroo inspired flavor of Ben & Jerry Ice Cream. Artists confirmed to perform include recent Grammy winners Eminem, and Arcade Fire as well as Mumford & Sons, Buffalo Springfield, Lil' Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang, Best Coast, The Black Keys, Wide Spread Panic, Gregg Allman, Atmosphere and many more. Tickets will go onsale February 19th at noon on Bonnaroo.com. Hit the jump to see the full lineup as well as the launch video from Conan O'Brien.
[Video] Theophilus London Live on Letterman
If Jay has J. Cole, Dr. Dre has Kendrick Lamar, Eminem now has Yelawolf... Can we get Kurtis Blow to pop up and co-sign Theophilus London? Theo took his futuristic old-school to David Letterman last night to perform "Why Even Try" featuring Sara Quinn, a track from his recently released EP, Lovers Holiday. Check out the performance below.
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Closed Sessions: ATX Trailer
Closed Sessions: ATX was recorded over the span of four days in Austin, Texas last March. The album and accompanying documentary features artists from all over the country and all sub-genres of Hip Hop that participated in around the clock recording sessions. The album will be released via Closed Sessions and Decon Records on March 15th. Check out the official trailer below.
Heavy Leather NYC: Camera Straps
NYC's Heavy Leather brand has been accessorizing guitars for rockers since 2008 when founder Rachael Becker took her love of leather and Heavy Metal and combined them. Now she has turned her passion to a limited edition camera strap that embodies the same Heavy Leather style. This is perfect in today's age of customized everything and photogs popping up by the minute, this a a dope way to stand out (besides being a DOPE! photographer first and foremost).
Rachael has hooked up RH readers with a 15% off their camera strap purchase by mentioning RH when you email her. Rachael@heavyleathernyc.com
RH Contest: Win Tix To Digital Freshness with Blu
Digital Freshness is back this Saturday at Beauty Bar. Last month's party with Mick Boogie reach capacity pretty early, so if you're looking to see Blu rock at Beauty Bar alongside Scheme, VIPJ, RTC, Rude1, and Hollywood Holt, I suggest you prepare to arrive early... Or, you follow the directions below to receive two free tickets and guaranteed entry to Saturday night's shindig. Here's what you have to do...
Log onto Twitter and send us a reply (@RubyHornet) telling us your favorite Blu song. We'll choose a lucky winner randomly for two free passes. The contest starts now, and the winner will be announced Wednesday.
Tyler The Creator Signs One Album Deal with XL Recordings
The homies at dubFrequency told me about Odd Future's Tyler The Creator's deal with XL Recordings back in December. The label will release Tyler's forthcoming debut LP, Goblin. Tyler "announced" the deal via his Twitter page over the weekend, telling his fans that he will keep 100% creative control on everything. He wrote: "Yes, I Did A One Album Thing With XL. Thats Family. Don't Trip, Still Have %100 Creative Control Over Raps, Beats, Videos, Covers. F**k You."
Tyler The Creator will also appear alongside The Roots this week, as he performs on Jimmy Fallon's show on 2/16.