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Reviews Review: Trinidad James' "10 Pc. Mild" Turn down for what? The "All Gold Everything" rapper proves he isn't done shining. By Matt Aceto August 20, 2013
Reviews Review: Freddie Gibbs' "ESGN" After a decade in the industry and a slew of mixtapes, Freddie Gibbs is finally ready to show and prove with he release of his highly anticipated "ESGN" album By Iva Anthony July 02, 2013
Reviews Review: Ace Hood's "Trials & Tribulations" Ace Hood takes a step in the right direction with his new album "Trials & Tribulations," an album filled with trap-style beats that compliment Ace's rhymes. But will it set him apart from the pack? By William Cannon July 22, 2013
Original Content WEED TALK With Smoke DZA: Blunts Vs. Papers, Favorite Strain, Being The "KushedGod" & More HotNewHipHop chops it up with Smoke DZA for an exclusive interview about his favorite subject - weed. By Rose Lilah August 12, 2013
Original Content On The Come-Up: Deniro Farrar HNHH's 'On The Come-Up' profiles rising rappers and producers that show strong promise but haven't necessarily seen much shine on the site. This could range from those deep underground to artists on the cusp of the mainstream that we've overlooked. You'll find their defining characteristics broken down by category. By hnhh April 01, 2013
Reviews Review: Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience - Part 2 of 2" Lyrical downfalls and mediocre moments are saved by solid production and flawless vocals on a sexy, edgy sequel to the clean-cut 20/20 Experience. By Nee-Sa Lossing October 06, 2013
Original Content Where Is Mac Miller? Tracking His Movements Since "The Divine Feminine" Following Mac Miller’s uncharacteristic music absence since Donald Trump’s election and his relationship with Ariana Grande. By Brendan Bures January 31, 2018
Original Content It's Young Nudy's World, You're Just Living In It Step into the depths of Nudy's Land. By Mitch Findlay June 13, 2018
Original Content Happy Independence Day: 10 Patriotic Rap Songs For The 4th Of July Happy Independence Day! By Karlton Jahmal July 04, 2018
Reviews Review: SBTRKT "Wonder Where We Land" The highly anticipated second full-length SBTRKT album offers a plethora of special features and futuristic beats. It lacks the danceability of the first record, but really solidifies the producer's niche in the burgeoning alternative/electronic genre. By Chris Tart October 03, 2014
Original Content Let's Make A Movie: 10 Urban Films That Were Books First These 10 urban films were adapted from books by black authors. By Brownie Marie October 22, 2014
Reviews Review: CyHi The Prynce's "Black Hystori Project" CyHi the Prynce takes us all to school by giving us a lesson in Black history and his life with his brand new "Black History Project" mixtape. By Iva Anthony February 28, 2014