Ru Johnson
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Ru Johnson is a writer, arts advocate and brand ambassador living in Denver, Colorado. She is the Head Maven at Roux Black, a creative consulting firm and an avid nail polish enthusiast. When she is not writing stories about arts, culture and hip-hop, she is admiring her manicure and producing highly attended events. Follow her on Twitter: @theperfectRu
Rap Power Hour: New Music From Denver Artists
Well alright. The weather is warm and the rappers are working. The best time in Denver to release…
April 9, 2014
Blappy Hour: The latest weekly producer showcase at Cold Crush
Sometimes the coolest things happen in Denver right under your nose. Luckily for you, we here at 303…
April 4, 2014
The Culture: Ten April shows that represent hip-hop to the fullest
Quick, name the four elements of hip-hop without using Google. Can you? The importance of the DJ, MC,…
April 2, 2014
Exclusive: Myke Charles and Trev Rich Release the video for Overdose
Myke Charles and Trev Rich have released the video for “Overdose” exclusively to 303 Magazine and it is…
March 27, 2014
Review: WhyGyp: Please Forgive Us
Please Forgive Us, the out of this world collaboration between Whygee and Gyp Da Hyp (together as Whygyp)…
March 25, 2014
The Introduction: Meet V.I.X.I. Sancho, Denver’s newest rap character
Devin Johnson aka V.I.X.I. Sancho is the newest face to the Denver rap scene. The MC hails from…
March 21, 2014
Brand New: PRIES releases new single “Let Me Be Great” on Sunday
In the land of surprise releases, PRIES is the king. The MC from Denver dropped the video for…
March 21, 2014
Sweat the Technique: Cadava Recordz MC talks new music and ventures with BaRed
In the world of music, musicians and artists have to know as much about the business as…
March 18, 2014
Don’t Mess With Texas: SXSW Travelogue part 2
SXSW day two is really when it all sets in. You’re going to be walking all day, potentially…
March 18, 2014
For a good cause: Help Bring Clean Water to Haiti
When the earthquake that devastated Haiti happened in 2010, the people of one of the poorest countries were…
March 12, 2014
Cadava Records Presents: Termanology at Casselman’s Bar & Venue
Tomorrow night, Cadava Records is bringing east coast hip-hop to the Mile High City. The crew is hosting underground…
March 7, 2014
Review: Denver’s Got Next; a local music showcase
Surely a wise person once said, if you can’t rap without rapping over your lyrics, don’t rap your…
March 6, 2014