Anthony David’s Acey Deucy showed up last week with a “Best New Artist” sticker on the front. I wasn’t sure who or what deemed David a best new artist, and put the album in the ‘listen to later’ category. Later happened on Sunday, when I was able to enjoy a slow morning while doing some...
Reno Chinati’s been criss-crossing the country as part of the Sneaker Pimps Tour, and just dropped a new single produced by the legendary Hip Hop producer, No ID. RubyHornet takes a First Look at Reno Chinati, as we get his thoughts on working with No ID, growing up in Chicago, the meaning behind his name...
Slot-A is a multi-talented emcee/producer currently in the Windy City by way of Ypsilanti, Michigan and Brooklyn, New York. Slot-A came to the Windy City to study at Columbia College, but it was the music of Dr. Dre, Just Blaze, Battle Cat, and Jelly Roll that proved to be his real text books. Slot-A incorporates...
Singer/Songwriter Imani Coppola (pictured above) joined forces with programmer Adam Pallin and the result is Little Jackie, a gritty Hip Hop influence, with a pop finish. The sound combines shiny pop sensibilities with Hip Hop’s nature of addressing social issues. As the daughter of a white father and black mother, and the veteran of music...
City Haze out of Brooklyn/The South Bronx has been picked as an emcee to watch by a couple online tastemakers. The aspiring artist reached out to RH and invited us to take a look for ourselves. We liked what we saw, and want to share a bit with you. In this RH First Look, City...
L.A.’s U-N-I introduced themselves to Hip Hop at large via their debut street LP, Fried Chicken And Watermelon. The aim of that album was to break stereotypes usually associated with West Coast Hip Hop and culture, and showcase their universal style. Through innovative videos, and feel good joints following in the tradition of Pharcyde and...
Chicago’s streetwear scene is among the best in the nation, home to several innovative brands and designers. RH is a proud supporter of the Windy’s city’s streetwear and sneaker scene, and today we want to introduce you to a new arrival, Eschmitte’ Brand Clothing. Esch’s Mike Smith hit us with an introduction to the clothing...
Brainiac Society member Fooch AKA Nick Stylz was recently introduced to the world at large via Kidz In The Hall’s sophomore LP, The In Crowd. Fooch has since seen his spotlight grow, gaining placements and shouts on various blogs, and music sites. My fellow Hyde Park resident, and Ray Elementary Alum (Go Warriors!) recently hit...
