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About Ruby Hornet Established in March of 2008, Ruby Hornet is a multimedia online destination that serves to passionately and skillfully celebrate and contribute to the full spectrum of urban culture. Ruby Hornet does so by featuring in-depth interviews, music reviews, web-based TV, exclusive live DJ mixes, and daily blog postings.

Ruby Hornet is located in Chicago, IL. Ruby Hornet's staff is made up of accomplished journalists, DJs, fashionistas, and web developers that cover urban culture from an insider's perspective. Tune into Ruby Hornet and Catch The Buzz!

The Staff: Alexander Fruchter// DJ Roosevelt Treasurechest: Managing Editor Alexander Fruchter is a writer, DJ, and educator. Prior to joining RubyHornet.com, Fruchter was a co-founder and managing editor of the popular online magazine, SoundSlam.com. He has become known for his informative and entertaining interviews, as well as the care which he uses when covering Hip Hop music and culture. He is a part of the Hip Hop Journalism Association's Organizing Committee, the National Board of The Hip Hop Congress, and a Teach For America Alumni. His original curriculum "You Can Quote Me On That!" was published in 2007 as part of the H2ED Hip Hop Education Guidebook. He currently serves as the official DJ of PHLI Worldwide, and was previously the Director of Artist and Media Relations for Bandit Productions. His mxtape series, "A Poor Craftsman Always Blames His Tools" has included collaborations with Naledge of Kidz In The Hall, DJ Babu of Dilated Peoples, and Russell Simmons. He has been featured in Sixshot.com, HHNLive.com, Fakeshoredrive.com, and URB.com. Contact: [email protected]/ Myspace: Myspace.com/RooseveltTreasurechest

Virgil Solis// Benny Rocs: General Manager Virgil Solis, aka Benny Rocs is an experienced photographer and fashion connoisseur. He fuses his love of photography, fashion, and music in his work at Ruby Hornet. Responsible for the overall look and feel of the site, Solis oversees RH’s sleek design that presents users with a wealth of information in an easy to find format. Prior to joining RubyHornet, Solis worked at one of Chicago’s premier recording studios, where he gained valuable insight into the music industry. Solis is constantly searching for innovative ways to push RubyHornet forward. Contact: [email protected] Myspace: Myspace.com/BennyRocs

Contributing Writers:
Jeremy Simon

Heidi Khaled

Quinton Hatfield

Autumn Merritt (Fashionista)

Feature Requests/Music & News Submissions: [email protected] Advertising/Business Inquiries: [email protected] Contributing Inquiries: [email protected] Myspace/RubyHornet.com Youtube.comRubyHornet.com


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My Blog

RubyHornet Update 10/23/08

Where You Been, you ain't heard, got the word..."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...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:51:00 GMT

RubyHornet Swagger Like Chi Remix Contest

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 gott...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:50:00 GMT

RH TV: "Love Hangover" Behind The Scenes

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 v...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Mass Hysteria: This Is How We Grind

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/the-tree/interviews/21/1 189 To Hip Hop heads throughout Chicago Mass Hysteria is considered to be synonymous with a raw Hip Hop aesthetic and dedication to the cult...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:11:00 GMT

Lola's Look of The Week: Hood Couture

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 its going to be big this fall season. ...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:23:00 GMT

a. Little Style: Back To Basics...For The Ladies

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/blog/new-post/26/1169
Posted by on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:59:00 GMT

Naledge: Kidz On The Road Blog #11

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/blog/new-post/26/1163
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:28:00 GMT

RH TV: Maino Interview

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/the-nest/rh-tv/14/1158
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:05:00 GMT

Naledge X Lupe Fiasco: "Mean Vicious"

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/blog/new-post/26/1156
Posted by on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:23:00 GMT

Christian Rich: "Famous Girl" X "Stacks"

http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/blog/new-post/26/1151
Posted by on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:09:00 GMT