Artist of the Week: Kid Sister.

The Chicago hip hopstress Kid Sister is our Hip Hop Official Artist of the Week. Her genre blending style is equal parts hip hop, classic Chicago house, and new wave electro, mixed together and covered in spunk. The majority of you were probably introduced this ball of energy when she hit the scene back in 2008 with her Kanye backed track "Pro Nails."

If you're one of the few who lives under a rock and are not familiar with Melissa, it's time to take notice. She linked up with the indie record label, Fool's Gold, which is run by Kanye's DJ and her current boyfriend, A-Trak. She plans on releasing her debut album, Dream Date, later this year. She talked to HHO about her upcoming album, her live shows, and what she has on tap for the rest of 2009. Here's a hint, whatever the hell she wants...Personally, I think she needs to add "Red Bull spokesperson" to her resume. After the interview, cop yourself a free download of her latest song.



[BONUS DOWNLOAD] Kid Sister - "Get Fresh"]

SXSW 2009 Wrap-Up.

Look...I know you might be sick of all the SXSW posts and shit. But for real, nobody does it up like HHO. We were everywhere and talked to everyone. This is our Official Wrap Up of the event, so whether you missed it or just want to relive the experience, we got you covered. This is your All Access pass to SXSW 2009, featuring Big Boi, Jadakiss, Kid Sister, Bun B, K'Naan, U-N-I, Pac Div, Zion I and more. A little something for everyone.

SXSW 2009.

We just returned back to L.A. from a crazy, intense, wild, exhausting, exhilarating, amazing week at South By Southwest 2009. Stay tuned because we have some incredible interviews coming your way from out there including Big Boi, Reflectional Eternal, Kid CuDi, 88-Keys, Jadakiss, Styles P, Asher Roth, Cool Kids, Zion I, Mistah Fab, Pac Div, U-N-I, and so much more. I could keep talking about it, but that would prevent me from actually finishing producing them. So until then, enjoy some camera phone photos, and keep on refreshing for tons of dope content from this year's SXSW festival.

Jannelle Monae rocking at our showcase.


88-Keys & Kid Cudi.


CurT@!n$, Daniel Glowgoer, 88-Keys


Interviewing Kid Sister.


Dallas Austin & Colin Munroe.


U-God from the mighty Wu-Tang Clan.


GLC interview.


Mistah FAB.