Hip-Hop History

Original Content Zaytoven Explains How Dr. Dre & Master P Inspired His Production, Dives Into DJ Quik & MC Eiht's Beef Zaytoven sits down with HNHH for another in-depth interview on his roots in producing, his early influences from Master P to Dr. Dre, and where he sees the future of the culture heading. By Aron A. February 12, 2021 7.3K Views
Music Havoc Reveals One Of His Favorite Prodigy Verses Of All Time Havoc reflects on one of his favorite Prodigy verses of all time, a scene-stealing contribution to a competitive hip-hop posse cut. By Mitch Findlay February 11, 2021 4.9K Views
Music Alchemist Reflects On Roc Marciano's Empire In Heartfelt Birthday Post Alchemist shows Roc Marciano major love on his birthday, sharing a heartfelt reflection on both him and the late Prodigy. By Mitch Findlay February 11, 2021 2.8K Views
Music Tyler, The Creator Enjoys A Decade Of "Yonkers" Tyler, The Creator looks back on ten years of "Yonkers," the breakout single that remains a fan-favorite to this day. By Mitch Findlay February 11, 2021 3.5K Views
Original Content Havoc Details Origins Of His Dark Production, Signing With 50 Cent & His Favorite Mobb Deep Album Havoc, one half-of Mobb Deep and a pioneer of dark production, opens up about his creativity, why he loves his time with G-Unit, and some of his favorite moments in the studio. By Mitch Findlay February 10, 2021 22.9K Views
Hip-Hop History Jim Jones Says He Wanted To Fight Lil Wayne Over "Make It Rain" Jim Jones recalls confronting Lil Wayne for biting the hook on "Weather Man" for Fat Joe's "Make It Rain." By Aron A. February 08, 2021 51.9K Views
Original Content Pete Rock Explains His Sampling Process, The Power Of Jazz, & Why Crate-Digging Will Never Die Pete Rock breaks down his extensive career, the legendary Black artists that inspired him, why crate-digging will never go extinct, the magic of live instrumentation, and much more. By Mitch Findlay February 05, 2021 5.7K Views
Original Content Hip-Hop's Best Verses: Lloyd Banks' "Victory Freestyle" Continuing our new Original Content series "Hip-Hop's Best Verses," Lloyd Banks' "Victory" has easily withstood the test of time as one of the greatest freestyles in hip-hop history. By Mitch Findlay February 04, 2021 26.2K Views
Hip-Hop History Talib Kweli Reflects On First Hearing Jay-Z's "Moment Of Clarity" Shout-Out Talib Kweli links with Jimmy Fallon to discuss Biggie and 2Pac's friendship, hearing his name on Jay-Z's "Moment Of Clarity," and more. By Mitch Findlay February 03, 2021 8.1K Views
Original Content When God And The Devil Spit Bars It's always a complelling spectacle when God and the Devil step behind the mic, as proven by creative lyricists like Ras Kass, Sticky Fingaz, DMX, and Eminem. By Mitch Findlay February 02, 2021 5.9K Views
Hip-Hop History Rihanna Goes Nude In "ANTI" Anniversary Photo Dump Rihanna rewinds to the "ANTI" days to share a photo dump on the album's five-year anniversary. By Alex Zidel January 29, 2021 8.8K Views
Music 9th Wonder & Bob James Have Must-Watch Meeting Of The Minds 9th Wonder and Bob James drop gems on sampling, sharing their respective experiences with the classic hip-hop art form. By Mitch Findlay January 28, 2021 1.7K Views