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Reviews Lil Pump's "Lil Pump Tape" Review "Lil Pump makes music for people who fail lunch." By Vince Rick October 13, 2017
Original Content Most Uplifting Tracks On Young Thug's "I'm Up" Five especially uplifting tracks on Young Thug's new mixtape, "I'm Up." By Angus Walker February 05, 2016
Original Content Talking To Kevin Gates & The Featherstones On "Smiling Faces" Giving you the direct perspective from Kevin Gates and his producer The Featherstones, "Track Breakdown" is an HNHH series that highlights a specific cut by speaking to both the artist and producer about the song's creation. By Rose Lilah August 01, 2013
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: 15 Best Alicia Keys Tracks Alicia Augello Cook, known professionally as Alicia Keys, is a pioneer of R&B revival. As she turns 32 today, HNHH decided to break down 15 of her best tracks in honor of the singer's success. By Dhruva Balram deleted January 25, 2013
Reviews Review: 50 Cent's "Animal Ambition" 50 Cent returns with more of the same on "Animal Ambition." By Lloyd Jaffe June 03, 2014
Original Content Childish Gambino's Most Unexpected Career Moves Looking back on Donald Glover's unpredictable rap career. By Patrick Lyons February 25, 2015
Pop Culture What We Know About "Reptile" Starring Justin Timberlake & Benicio Del Toro Netflix’s upcoming gritty crime thriller is promising some worthwhile twists and turns. By Demi Phillips August 31, 2023
Profiles Meet 30 Roc: Cardi B's "Bartier Cardi" Producer Is Ready For Fame 30 Roc talks "Bartier Cardi," his childhood, and plans for the future. By Vince Rick January 17, 2018
Original Content Happy Birthday, T-Pain: 10 Luscious Semi-Deep Cuts From Teddy Penderazdoun T-Pain turns 32 today. Celebrate with 10 of his choicest cuts. By Danny Schwartz September 30, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Skepta Tracks North London's grime star gets the essential tracks treatment. By Chris Tart March 22, 2015
Reviews Review: Big Sean's "Dark Sky Paradise" Big Sean takes baby steps toward becoming a serious rapper on his new album "Dark Sky Paradise." By Alex Galbraith February 26, 2015
Original Content 8 Female Artists Rappers Love We take a look at a few of the female artists outside of hip-hop that rappers love to sample, remix and generally work with. By Nick Sella October 06, 2014