How many times has an artist, regardless of genre, age, and skill said something that resembles, ‘man, you can just listen to this album front to back.’ We’ve all heard it, and here at Ruby Hornet, we don’t trust anyone. So, instead of taking these artists at their word, we’ve come up with a way...
Hip Hop’s not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Indianapolis, Indiana. After Peyton Manning, Bobby Knight, and Reggie Miller, but somewhere before Purdue and Glenn Robinson (sorry, it’s science) is the public’s consciousness of Nap Town’s Hip Hop scene. While the country at large may be sleeping on this Midwestern city’s...
Hip Hop is a music genre dominated by cosigns. The right stamp from the right person can go a long way. Bronx rapper Budda Early can X “get cosign” off his checklist, as none other than Kid Capri has signed Budda to his No Kidd’n Records and is now readying the release of his debut...
RubyHornet linked up with Kal!co Kali for the latest edition of RH First Look. This Chicago artist definitely earns the “!” in his name with his unique style and sound. Rather than identify with one musical styling coming from the Chi, Kal!co is more of a mesh of them all, incorporating Hip Hop, house, electro,...
The Bronx River Parkway is a collection of musicians coming from New York City, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The BRP originally formed in 2002 after an experimental and oddly productive jam session that produced their first single, “Quines Que Resolverlo”. Their gritty soul and R&B sound was missing one key component though, the local...
Kid Acne has been dubbed “Sheffield’s very own Beastie Boy.” It’s an easy comparison that is all too-readily available at every music journalist’s fingertips. Anytime an emcee steps to the plate with a Hip Hop/punk combination and a lighter complexion, they usually have three hopes: the ‘coveted/predictable’ Beastie Boy look, the ‘hmmm..interesting’ likeness to an...
In the 5th installment of RH’s review column we take a look at Nas’ high profile release, tempt Fate with Dr. Dog, visit The 3rd World with Immortal Technique, pause at Ave.To’s Three Way Intersection, and open up Skillz’ Million Dollar Backpack. Check it out…
In exactly 26 Days (counting today) 100 plus bands will descend upon Chicago’s Grant Park for Lollapalooza 2008. The three day concert makes its third straight appearance in the Windy City and is pulling no punches in the ’08 addition. Previous performers such as Blues Traveler, The Black Keys, Gnarls Barkely, Lupe Fiasco, The Raconteurs,...
Geffen chairman Ron Fair says he hasn’t been this excited about an emerging since he first inked a young Christina Aguilera, and RH had to see what all the buzz was about. Fair’s excited comes via his work with the pop duo, Prima J. The cousin team of Janelle and Jessica consider themselves to be...
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School’s out for the summer. While some students will be returning next semester, others get ready to step into the working world. For emcee Asher Roth, that means linking with Steve Rifkind and SRC, hitting the booth with DJ Drama and Don Cannon, and putting together his debut LP. Admittedly, Roth found his niche as...
