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Music EPMD's "Strictly Business" Turns 35: A Groundbreaking Debut That Ushered In The Golden Age EPMD's debut studio album, 'Strictly Business,' delivered a unique wave of funk and punctuality that pioneered the golden age of hip-hop. By Caleb Hardy June 09, 2023
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Travis Scott, NBA YoungBoy & Danny Brown Hit Hard Gucci Mane, Megan Thee Stallion, & Kevin Gates also make the list. By Alex Zidel October 09, 2019
Original Content Female Voices Are Dominating The Hip-Hop Landscape The hip-hop landscape is currently ripe with female artists, doing whatever it is they want to do. By Talia Smith April 24, 2019
Profiles Meet Kamaiyah: The Bay Area’s New Rising Star Interview: Oakland's favorite daughter Kamaiyah speaks on her rise to national prominence. By Danny Schwartz July 19, 2016
Original Content Analyzing The Hidden Influences On Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" Looking at the less obvious influences on Kendrick Lamar's new album. By Nicholas DG March 19, 2015
Original Content Tech N9ne Says He Wants To Work With Eminem & Get Beats From Kanye West Tech N9ne talks to HotNewHipHop about wanting to work with Eminem & Kanye West. By Rose Lilah November 14, 2013
Reviews Ty Dolla $ign's "Campaign" (Review) Ty Dolla $ign's "Campaign" has some jams, but not much in the way of originality or politics. By Patrick Lyons September 28, 2016
Original Content 10 Recent Rap Beefs You Should Know About HNHH compiles a list of the most recent feuds you should take note of. Grab a seat and pay attention. By Jada October 19, 2012
Original Content Happy Birthday, Jay-Z: A Quick Look At His Rise To Near-Billionaire Status From Roc-a-Fella to TIDAL and beyond. Happy 48th birthday to Jay-Z. By Danny Schwartz December 04, 2017
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
Reviews Review: Meek Mill's "Dreamchasers 2" Accolades and features abound, Meek Mill's "Dreamchasers 2" makes mixtape history. By Jon Godfrey May 09, 2012
Original Content 12 Self-Produced Hip Hop Albums to Hear A look at the very best albums from rapper-producers. By Chris Tart October 24, 2015