RH First Look: XV

In this edition of RH First Look, we turn the microscope on XV. Here the emcee introduces himself, talks about his crazy journey through outerspace, clears up rumors about dissing Charles Hamilton, and talks Lupe Fiasco comparisions. Check it out.

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Treasurechest's Vault: The Big Bang

This interview with Busta Rhymes is one of my favorites, it lasted for close to an hour, and resulted in my best drop to date. Busta had just cut his signature locks, signed with Aftermath, and felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders. He talked candidly with RTC about…

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Live From Hollywood Moon Tour pt. 2

Earlier in the week we posted live footage from Kid Cudi’s set at the Chicago stop of the Hollywood Moon Tour. There’s no way we could leave out our homie, Hollywood Holt. If the interest of spacing out content, we now offer up Hollywood Holt’s set from the same show. …

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Peace2's Monthly Mantra: Dead Prez

Check out Peace2’s first monthly mantra to see how Hip Hop and the mantra are getting together. For the second installment, Dead Prez lays out the fierce and loving path to our best selves.

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a. little style: In4mation

So ladies, this week is all about you. I'm highlighting streetwear brand In4mation, so check out this week's edition of a. little style...

RH Inspired By: The Primeridian

Race and Simeon swung through the RH Nest last week to play us some tracks from their new LP, Da Mornin' Afta. The two tell the story behind "Whistle While You Work" in this week's edition of RH Inspired By. Check it out!

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Nikka Costa: Stick To Your Guns

Rather than give into record execs wanting to change her image, Nikka Costa went the totally independent route when creating her latest LP, Pebble To A Pearl. We caught up with Nikka to talk about the new LP, her feelings on the music industry, and more. Check it out.

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Treasurechest's Vault: The Big Bang

2004-2007 I served as the managing editor of SoundSlam.com, a website that I help get off the ground as a senior in college. During my time at SS, I was also a corps member of Teach For America,...
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Naledge: Kidz On The Road Blog #15

Naledge checks in with RubyHornet for the second time this week and gives us the latest news from the recently launched Murs For President Tour. A stuffy nose and a Sudafed high couldn't stop...
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RH TV: Live From Hollywood Moon Tour pt. 2

Earlier in the week we posted live footage from Kid Cudi’s (click for pt1) set at the Chicago stop of the Hollywood Moon Tour. There’s no way we could leave out our homie, Hollywood Holt...
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RH TV: The Making of "Swagger Like Chi"

Yesterday we released the Chicago version of "Swagger Like Chi". The joint featured verses from a wide range of artists, that we feel embody much of what Chicago has to offer. Artists such...
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Wednesday, 08 October 2008RH Inspired By: The Primeridian

You can't grow up in Hyde Park and not know The Primeridian. I first heard the sounds of Tree and Simeon via the great equalizer of music videos: The Box. Thaione Davis over at Dr. Wax hit me...
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Tuesday, 07 October 2008Nikka Costa: Stick To Your Guns

As we all know, the music industry can be a thankless, and heartless machine. For Nikka Costa, it's a machine she was ready to say goodbye to after numerous record execs tried to change her image as...
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Monday, 06 October 2008Naledge: Kidz On The Road #14

Naledge took a break during the "Swagger Like Us" recording session at SoundScape studios to get his blog on. Here Naledge talks about hitting the road with Murs, hands a sweet sixteen to anybody...
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Sunday, 05 October 2008RH First Look: Chip Tha Ripper

"We're young & running s**t ya dig?" says Cleveland's Chip Tha Ripper, some of your favorite upcoming emcee's favorite upcoming emcee. After spending a day with Chip and his S.L.A.B. crew it's...
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Friday, 03 October 2008Peace 2: Golden Week Pt2, On The Streets

A couple weeks ago, Peace2 wrote about “Golden Week,” the effort to get people out to vote early and start the change we need. Here’s his report from the streets.
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