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Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (May 27) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden May 27, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Jazz Cartier Tracks An introduction to Toronto rapper Jazz Cartier. By Chris Tart January 24, 2016
Profiles Uno The Activist Says Migos Don't Get Enough Credit In "On The Come Up" Uno The Activist talks his unique style, his origins, recording process and more in "On The Come Up." By Aron A. December 12, 2018
Original Content Rapsody Vs. Marlanna: On Letting Fans In & Helping New Artists With "The Royal Sessions" EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Rapsody has partnered with Crown Royal Apple for "The Royal Sessions" where emerging artists are able to showcase their talents. She spoke with us about her role as "The Royal Sessions" master of ceremonies, told us advice she has for budding artists, and shared why creatives shouldn't be afraid to slide into their favorite artists DMs for advice. By Erika Marie May 21, 2020
Reviews Review: Pharrell Williams's "G I R L" Pharrell's newest album "G I R L" is one more successful notch in the artist/producer's belt. By Rula Al-Nasrawi March 03, 2014
Original Content Top Tracks: November 21 - November 27 This week's Top Tracks is dominated by Future's OVO Sound leaks. By Patrick Lyons November 28, 2016
Original Content Top Tracks: May 17- May 24 HNHH's top 10 tracks, according to our Top 100 chart. By Alex Galbraith May 25, 2015
Original Content HNHH Teams Up With TIDAL For Exclusive Staff Picks Playlist: TIDAL WAVE We're launching a new playlist exclusively with TIDAL. By Rose Lilah January 14, 2019
Original Content What’s New In Battle Rap (August 19) We keep you up to date on everything going on in battle rap. By Dallas Darden August 19, 2017
Original Content Classic Rotation: Gang Starr's "Daily Operation" Gang Starr's second album, turning 25 today, is a low-key classic. By Patrick Lyons May 05, 2017
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: September 29 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah September 29, 2013
Profiles Behind The Beat: C-Sick Meek Mill & Lil Durk producer C-Sick filters Chicago's musical history through his knocking beats. By Trevor Smith February 03, 2016