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I hope everyone is having a good week, things having been moving fast over here at RubyHornet...We've got new interviews, exclusive new music, original videos, contests, artist blogs and much much more. In case you've missed anything, here is a neatly packaged and easy to follow update. It's good for Joe The Plumber, and it's good for you!

New Interviews
**Everlast: Stone In Hand
In this exclusive interview, Everlast talks about the making of his new record that critics are calling his best yet, remains cautiously hopeful about Barack Obama, talks Johnny Cash's Hip Hop fan base, and much more. Check it out...here

**Joe Conzo: Right Hand Man
Tito Puente's right hand man, Joe Conzo talks Tito Puente's legacy, what he'd like to hear from some of today's musical heavyweights, and the release of The Complete 78's. Check it out... here

RH First...Here are some artists we know, and think you should know too.
**Illa J:
In this RH First Look, Illa J goes deep into the making of his debut album, his musical upbringing, and how the untimely death of his older brother, J Dilla, changed his life forever...check it here

**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 comparisons. Check it out here

RH TV:
We've got a brand new Freestyle In Park episode with J. Ivy a freestyle not in the park with Blu and Astonish, as well as an interview and performance footage from Little Brother...Check it all out and more on RH TV

RH Photos:
Benny Rocs was on his A-Game at the Chicago stop of the Murs For President tour. Check out the pics right here

The "Swagger Like Chi" Remix Contest
We are happy to announce the "Swagger Like Chi" Remix contest. We freed up the acapella and are giving DJs and producers a chance to do their thing for a chance to win free studio time at SoundScape studio, a feature on Rubyhornet and other goodies...Check it out .
here

Ivy League: "Everywhere" Premiere
Chicago's Ivy League hit us with their brand new single, "Everywhere" for an exclusive RH debut. Check out the new joint from their upcoming Orientation EP...
here

Skyzoo X Wale: "Lyrically Inclined" Kentron da Mastodon Remix
Kosha Dillz hit us with this dope remix of Skyzoo and Wale's underground banger. If you thought the original was nuts, wait til you hear Kentron's take...
here

Those plus brand new joints from Kosha Dillz, Shawnna, Evidence, Old Money, Chin Chin, Mos Def and more...

Visit now and we'll throw in Lola's look at fashionable Barack Obama tees, Hip Hop's Questions For The Next President, Naledge's latest installment of his Kidz On The Road Blog, and daily tids and bits concerning music, fashion, and politics...All free...All right now...All at RubyHornet.com! Hope to see you there.

Peace,
Alex

Calling all producers, DJs, emcees...

A couple weeks ago we dropped the RH exclusive, "Swagger Like Chi". The song has made it's way across the internet, and has gotten a lot of love. We've also gotten a lot of requests for the acapella for DJ and Remix usage, so we decided to launch the RubyHornet Exclusive "Swagger Like Chi" Remix Contest. Interested contestants can download the acapella below, flip it anyway they want, and send us their version for a chance to win a nice little prize package. Here's how.

"Swagger Like Chi" Remix Contest

1. Download the acapella Here.

2. Flip it anyway you want.

3. Send the new version to Alex@RubyHornet.com by Friday November 7th

The winner will receive a four hour block of recording time at SoundScape Studios* as well as a feature on RubyHornet.com. The winner will be revealed November 11th exclusively on RubyHornet, so get cracking!

*Out of town winner will be responsible for travel to Chicago, or will receive mixing/mastering service equivalent.

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/the-nest/rh-tv/14/1196

RH TV linked up with The Movement, Major League, and Duck Down Records for this quick behind the scenes look at Kidz In The Hall's upcoming video for "Love Hangover" featuring Estelle.

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/the-tree/interviews/21/1189

To Hip Hop heads throughout Chicago Mass Hysteria is considered to be synonymous with a raw Hip Hop aesthetic and dedication to the culture, whichis something they refuse to trade in for more radio play or commercial appeal. Here Mike Trese and Gee Field rap nostalgic about Chicago's Hip Hop…

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/blog/new-post/26/1197

Lola checks back in with RH with her latest look of the week. Hood Couture is rockin’ the runways, and it’s going to be big this fall season. Check out Lola's new edition of her weekly column.

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/blog/new-post/26/1169

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/blog/new-post/26/1163

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/the-nest/rh-tv/14/1158

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/blog/new-post/26/1156

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/blog/new-post/26/1151