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Original Content Charts Don't Lie: March 1 Future scores his 4th straight #1. By Chris Tart March 01, 2017
Reviews Kodak Black's "Project Baby 2" (Review) One of the most controversial and the most promising reemerges with the sequel of his debut. Has the fast life calmed him down, or is he still a force to be reckoned with? By Maxwell Cavaseno August 22, 2017
Original Content Ab-Soul On Conspiracy Theories: Moon Landing, Tupac Dead, & More Ab-Soul gives his take on the moon landing, the JFK assassination, UFOs, and more of the greatest conspiracy theories of our time. By Danny Schwartz December 21, 2016
Profiles Meet Roy Wood$: Young Singer/Rapper From Toronto Who is Roy Wood$? We're formally introducing you to the new rapper making waves in the burgeoning Toronto hip-hop scene. By Rose Lilah October 28, 2014
Original Content Tory Lanez Lists His Top 10 Most Influential Songs Tory Lanez cites the top 10 songs that have influenced him the most for HotNewHipHop. By Rose Lilah October 27, 2014
Reviews Review: Logic's "Under Pressure" The Maryland native makes good on the hype, turning in an impressive major label debut. Logic's "Under Pressure" waxes nostalgia throughout the album, while giving a contemporary tale from multiple perspectives. By Kahron Spearman October 27, 2014
Reviews Review: Kid Ink's "Full Speed" With sizable list of all-star collaborators, Kid Ink's third studio album showcases his ability to make crossover hits for mass appeal. By Eric Diep February 08, 2015
Reviews Review: Joell Ortiz's House Slippers The latest Joell Ortiz album doesn't disappoint. He still presents us with the lyricism and transparency we've come to expect from him. By Dallas Darden September 21, 2014
Reviews Review: MMG's "Self Made Vol. 3" There are no surprises on MMG's "Self Made 3" album, just the music you would expect. By Matt Aceto September 23, 2013
Reviews Review: Game's "OKE: Operation Kill Everything" Game’s first project post-Interscope is an easy contender for mixtape of the year. By Perry Simpson October 16, 2013
Reviews Review: Wale's "The Gifted" With the release of his third album, MMG rapper Wale aims to prove he can be both a lyricist and a poet and still achieve commercial success. By Iva Anthony June 26, 2013
Original Content Peter Rosenberg Talks New Album, The Idea Of "Real Hip-Hop" & Jay-Z's G-Check Ahead of the release of "Real Late," we caught up with Peter Rosenberg for an in-depth conversation on his new album, his role in New York hip-hop, the return of Summer Jam, and more. By Aron A. June 04, 2021