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Original Content Classic Rotation: Juvenile's "400 Degreez" Our "Classic Rotation" series revisits classic albums on the anniversary of their release. Today we take a look at Juvenile's classic album, "400 Degreez", which dropped sixteen years ago on November 3, 1998. By Glennisha Morgan November 03, 2014 17.4K Views
Original Content Top 30 DJs In Hip-Hop Right Now All DJs are not created equal. We gladly present the definitive list to the tastemakers and cultural influencers that excel on the 1s and 2s, rage up audiences around the globe, and are shaping the sound of music and contemporary hip-hop. Given the power of radio, many of these DJs have platforms at leading radio stations in addition to constant touring and lifestyle ventures. Do you see your favorite DJ on the list? Let the debate begin... By Mike Philson November 03, 2014 179.6K Views
Reviews Review: Stalley's "Ohio" Stalley's debut album "Ohio" has been a long time coming. The Maybach Music MC delivers 12 hip-hop cuts of hometown pride, enthusiastic Chevy-riding and getting stoned. By Chris Tart November 02, 2014 21.3K Views
Original Content Charts Don’t Lie: November 2 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah November 02, 2014 129 Views
Original Content Rap Industry Recap: October Your monthly recap of what went down in the hip-hop industry. By Chris Tart November 01, 2014 131 Views
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip-Hop Instagram Recap (Nov. 1) HNHH brings you the most dope, weird, interesting, shocking and funny photos posted by hip hop artists on Instagram. By Glennisha Morgan November 01, 2014 92 Views
Original Content What's New In Battle Rap (October 31) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden October 31, 2014 99 Views
Original Content 140 Bars Or Less: Tweets Of The Week (October 31) A look at the funniest, most entertaining, and outrageous tweets from some of the biggest names in hip hop. By Brian Josephs October 31, 2014 120 Views
Original Content 10 Horrorcore Tracks For Halloween Horrorcore is a subgenre of hip hop music based on horror-themed lyrical content and imagery. Check out some of hip-hop's scariest tunes. By Lloyd Jaffe October 31, 2014 710 Views
Reviews Review: Run the Jewels' (Killer Mike & El-P) "RTJ2" The third collaborative album from ATL’s most insightful shit talker, Killer Mike, and Brooklyn’s otherwordly underground producer/rapper, El-P, is their strongest yet—and one of the year’s best releases. By Angus Walker October 30, 2014 10.7K Views
Original Content #TBT: J. Dilla While the rest of your friends are posting selfies from a week ago for TBT, we're digging in to the legendary J. Dilla's production catalogue. By Chris Tart October 30, 2014 145 Views
Original Content Samples Of The Week: October 30 A breakdown of the week's hottest tracks by their samples. By Patrick Lyons October 30, 2014 108 Views