Hennessy and hip hop are like macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin… You just don’t usually see one without the other. Many credit the connection between cognac and hip hop to Busta Rhymes and his song Pass the Courvoisier; this was seen as the pinnacle of cognac consumption in the Black …
Let’s recap the second half of season four of the Beds, Beats, & Browns podcast. For these, we got a chance to speak with some incredible distillers and urban gardeners. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on season five. Dallas Glazik, Silver Tree Beer & Spirits on April 10 In the April …
If you haven’t been listening to our Beds, Beats, & Browns podcast, now’s the time to start. Take a look at the latest wrap-up with artists who have strong ties with urban gardening, hip hop, brown liquor—or all three. Mr. Misfit on March 13In the March 13 episode, Mr. Misfit discussed his upbringing in Chicago, …
First off, a huge shout out to @Gawdemcee and Clyptobeats for putting out an incredible track. Next, Shabazza and APJ Films lost their minds on this one, an eleven minute movie featuring some of the illest Chicago artists, including: @panamerap @vicspencer @therealwaterr @rufus_sims_now @gymshoeju @gramofgriff When we started Beats, Beds & Browns, we needed to talk to …
Year in the Making… Our Take On The Chicago Wave and BSII Remix Short Film Read More »
Hip-hop, a genre deeply rooted in social justice, community pride, and the fight against inequality, has evolved to tackle a pressing issue in urban areas: food deserts. These areas, plagued by limited access to fresh and healthy food, reflect broader systemic problems that hip-hop has always addressed through its music and culture. Today, hip-hop artists …
From the Studio to the Soil: Exploring the Connection Between Hip-Hop and Gardening Read More »
In many urban areas, wherever space is available, you may soon see gardens popping up. While pretty, these aren’t flower gardens we’re talking about. Rooftops, backyards, balconies, vacant lots, and community parks are filling with vegetable gardens. These gardens, located in the least likely of places, have made a big impact on many lives—sometimes in …
Hip-Hop Beats and Green Retreats: How Urban Gardening Is Changing the Game Read More »
We swear, we just love the flavor and want to learn more. Having something to sip on before/during/after a long day in the garden is not something we take lightly. Now we understand that Whiskey aficionados know all the nitty gritty details. From cask strength, blends, chill-filtration, mash, fermentation, and so on, the terminology can …
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson We were recently reminded of our first season and the nervous anticipation of those initial interviews. We were very green, in every sense of the word. Now, as we enter our fourth season of interviews, …
It’s incredible how many events are always going on in Valparaiso, Indiana. None with the buzz and excitement surrounding the newest distillery, event space, restaurant, concert venue, banquet hall, merchandise gift shop, etc. Housed at 258 S. Campbell St in the old Anco Factory, dormant since 1984, the $40 million dollar renovation led to incredibly …
American Factory Opening Journeyman, Valparaiso, IN Read More »
O3, O3, O3… Oakley 3 Release Show An unbelievable night for hip-hop in Chicago as the much anticipated Oakley 3 album release show took place just west of the Purple Line at Ravenswood and Berteau. Live Bash, an entertainment technology startup, hosted the night’s festivities, but it was A.M. Early Morning’s night. With K Sity …
