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Original Content The 1017 Brick Squad Timeline A comprehensive infographic detailing the tumultuous, thrilling history of Gucci Mane's 1017 Brick Squad Records label. By Patrick Lyons July 03, 2014
Original Content Samples Of The Week: July 3rd A breakdown of the week's hottest tracks by their samples. By Patrick Lyons July 03, 2014
Original Content Beyond 8 Mile: A Glimpse Into Detroit's Current Hip Hop Scene HotNewHipHop takes a glimpse into Detroit's current hip hop scene. By Glennisha Morgan July 02, 2014
Reviews Review: Trey Songz's "Trigga" Trey Songz sixth album brings the hits but leaves the substance at home. By Lloyd Jaffe July 02, 2014
Original Content Charts Don’t Lie: June 29 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah June 29, 2014
Original Content Underrated Audio: June 21- June 27 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah June 28, 2014
Reviews Review: Ab-Soul's "These Days..." The Black Lip Pastor delivers another sermon of lyrical excellence. By Ben Shatzman June 27, 2014
Original Content Samples Of The Week: June 26 A breakdown of the week's hottest tracks by their samples. By Patrick Lyons June 26, 2014
Original Content The Tortoise & The Hare: First Week vs. Longterm Sales HotNewHipHop takes a look at first-week album sales and how the tortoise occasionally beats the hare. By hnhh June 26, 2014
Original Content Don't Call It A Comeback: 12 Triumphant Returns To Rap HotNewHipHop takes a look at twelve memorable comeback albums. By hnhh June 25, 2014
Reviews Review: RiFF RAFF's "NEON iCON" RiFF RAFF bucks conventions, gets weird on "NEON iCON." By Patrick Lyons June 24, 2014
Original Content Crew Love: Save Money Familiarize yourself with the Save Money crew helmed by Chance The Rapper. By hnhh June 23, 2014