RH TV: Brother Ali Live @ The Knuckle Rumbler
Here's the second clip from our SXSW experience. Brother Ali took the stage during the third day of the RH/Hostway sponsored Knuckle Rumbler. We capture his set through the majesty of film, which includes the new buzz-worthy joint, "Good Lord". Check out the set below, now in HD.
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The Cool Kids: Live @ Creme De La Creme SXSW
Check out some live footage sent our way via Flakez at dubFrequency. Here dF puts together the highlights from The Cool Kids' performance at the dF X RH Creme De La Creme @ SXSW. While you check out the video below, also peep our exclusive pics from the event here. Also watch for "RH On The Couch With" interview series filmed on location in the VIP area, it includes conversations with (but not limited to) Pac Div, Amanda Diva, Kidz In The Hall, and Bun B...cheers.
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RH First Look: Nez & Rio
Where would music be without the production duo? Gamble & Huff, Cool & Dre, Elton John and the dude he produced with, the Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin (Beastie Boys serving as one collective person)...Anyway, you get the picture. In this RH First Look, we turn the microscope on an emerging production duo straight out of my backyard (no Vimby)...Nez & Rio, part of Brainiac Society, are bubbling right now in Chicago's underground...Find out why in this new RH First Look.
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Mic Terror Named Chicago Hip Hop Artist of '09
Damn...I was really going for that title. Now what the f**k do I do with 12 recorded joints and my coveted track featuring Lil' Wayne...Big shout outs to my homie Miguel Terrorito. Come celebrate with me, Mic Terror, and Vyle this Saturday at Lava Lounge where Vyle and I will be on the 1's and 2's, and Mic will be, well, on the Mic.
RH Inspired By: Zion I
Diversity is a constant running through our everyday lives. Constantly we see new people, places, and styles that are different. This everyday occurrence is not something new to music, everyday a new group comes out under the clear, yet simple, genre of experimental. Experimental, meaning leaving the limits to the end of the mind and never being afraid to touch on something unique even if it is the farthest thing from popular appeal. A clear example of this style is none other than the Cali natives Zumbi & AmpLive better known as Zion I.
When you think of musicians you think of what sound they emanate. From journalists to fans, anyone who hears the music automatically, and sometimes even subconsciously, puts artists into categories. When someone thinks of Jim Jones they feel street swagger, when someone thinks of J Dilla they feel chopped up soul cuts, when someone thinks of Lil’ Wayne they feel 808s and a southern drawl. Does this mean that everyone should be inside a box because of what their style, sound, and dare I say, swag, should be? No. The feeling of Zion I is actually the exact opposite of fitting into a box. Strings, claps, and heavy bass on “Caged Bird Part 1 & 2” to The Cool Kids vibes of “Juicy Juice” to under and over tones of Afrika Bambataa on “DJ DJ” all show that the creative minds of Zion I stretch much farther than the average creator of music. The inspiration found in their music is unique because it can be found in an infinite amount of angles, someone can find inspiration in the most random parts of a Zion I record simply because the record is just that, random (in a good way). As the aftermath of their last release, The Takeover, starts to settle down and the group starts touring, RubyHornet sat down with both members, Zumbi and AmpLive, to get the true inspiration behind the tracks, "Coastin" and "Antenna".
Outasight: From There To Here
I had the pleasure of meeting 6th Sense for the first time last week at SXSW. I ran into him in the street the first day, and then pretty much everyday after that. 6th blessed us with a dope Freestyle In The Park, and also introduced us to The Kid Daytona and Outasight. Coincidentally, he just wrapped up Outasight's album prequel, From There To Here. The project sets the course for his LP, From Here To Eternity...Grab the prequel below above the tracklist.
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Curren$y: "Star Power"
I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Curren$y this weekend at SXSW, a very good dude. I'm not sure if this acutally went down, but Curren$y told me about a very interesting project he was trying to undertake during his stay in Austin, in which he set up a recording studio in his hotel room and invited various artists to come through and lay a verse for a mixtape that he was trying to get out before Saturday night hit...I'm not sure the status of that, but I do know that this new joint recently hit the web. You can grab "Star Power" below as well as see some performance footage from the RubyHornet assisted Grand Ole Party (NR X TSS...powered by Hostway..gotta get that sponsorship in there). You can also look for a video interview and Freestyle In The Park (yes...it is alive and well) from Curren$y coming soon.
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RH Inspired By: Asher Roth
This past summer I had a great opportunity to interview suburbanite sensation, Asher Roth. At the time, he was the buzz on MySpace, highlighting himself as the realest thing from the ‘burbs through viral videos and playful lyrics. This career through MySpace eventually paid off, landing him in the hands of industry executive Scooter Braun. With the help of Scooter and a rhyme or two, Asher catapulted into the limelight when signing to SRC records and penning The Greenhouse Effect mixtape alongside Gangsta Grillz’ very own DJ Drama and Don Cannon. Now, since numerous co-signs from music heavyweights such as Akon and Cee-Lo, along with buzz from all corners of the internet, Asher Roth is slowly becoming the next budding star. His first single “I Love College” blasted into popular music by breaking into the iTunes Top 10 Songs list, and the awkwardly titled Asleep In the Bread Aisle is heading to stores on the national day of the sticky icky, April 20th. In the heat of this national and worldwide buzz, RubyHornet sat down with the flip-flop wearing and flip cup playing emcee to find out what the inspiration was behind “I Love College", as well as a yet to be debuted track, "His Dream". Check it out below.