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Original Content The Hottest 7 Songs In The Hottest 7 Cities HotNewHipHop x DJ Service Pack present an infographic detailing the Hottest 7 Songs in the Hottest 7 Cities. By Rose Lilah September 22, 2014
Original Content Samples Of The Week: May 29 A breakdown of the week's hottest tracks by their samples. By Patrick Lyons May 29, 2014
Original Content Rebirth Pt. 1: The Evolution Of A Rap Group Many rappers came to prominence first as part of a group ( i.e. EPMD, Public Enemy, N.W.A., Wu-Tang Clan, and the list goes on). As time progressed, the concept (or rather unity) of the group would take a backseat to the individual. Whether it be the fans picking out whichever member they prefer, or whether there is that one particular member standing out amongst the rest (i.e. Andre 3000), the seeds were planted for one individual to embark on their own into the hip-hop wilderness. In light of this, has the nail been placed in the coffin, or is there still a bit of life left in the group concept? By Chris Richburg May 20, 2014
Original Content Ridiculous Rap Names A list of some of the most ridiculous rap names in the game. By William Cannon February 16, 2014
Original Content Hottest Verses Of 2013 HNHH presents a breakdown of ten of the biggest verses of 2013. Please take the time to read this introduction before firing shots. By hnhh December 22, 2013
Original Content For Better Or Worse: Vol. 1 Discussing the 'good and bad', the 'highs and lows', the 'love and hate': the things that come with, and are a part of... loving Hip Hop. By Jon Godfrey May 30, 2012
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Protest Anthems From Lil Baby, DaBaby, & More This week's TIDAL Wave playlist update includes new music from Lil Baby, J. Cole, DaBaby, RMR, Tyla Yaweh, iann dior, Pop Smoke, and more. By Alex Zidel June 17, 2020
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Future Takes Command With "High Off Life" This week's TIDAL Wave playlist update includes new music from Future, Polo G, Lil Keed, Gunna, Joyner Lucas, slowthai, and more. By Alex Zidel May 21, 2020
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: September 21 "VIEWS" is the top-selling rap album this week. By Chris Tart September 21, 2016
Original Content J. Cole Follows Master P's Lead In His Professional Basketball Pursuits Fresh from J. Cole's stint on the Rwanda Patriots, we take a look at the parallels between his basketball career and the pioneering, late 90s NBA run of Master P. By Robert Blair May 28, 2021
Reviews "It's Opulence, Baby!": Tyler, The Creator Delivers On The "Call Me If You Get Lost" Tour Brimming with decadence, dedication, and determination, Tyler, The Creator's "Call Me If You Get Lost Tour" is a must-see experience. By Taiyo Coates March 09, 2022
Original Content A3C's Mike Walbert Explains How The ATL Conference Remains Innovative Mike Walbert outlines A3C's heightened dedication to helping up-and-coming artists By Milca P. October 08, 2019