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Profiles Behind The Beat: Kirk Knight Kirk Knight, Pro Era's go-to beatman, discusses the rise of his Brooklyn crew, balancing rapping and producing, and his decision to make an instrumental album after last year's "Late Knight Special." By Angus Walker October 07, 2016
Original Content 10 Joint Projects That May Or May Not Come Out Here are 10 of the most potent unreleased collaborative mixtapes, projects, and albums in hip hop. By Danny Schwartz May 16, 2016
Original Content Origins: Drake's "Nothing Was The Same" A closer look into Drake's "Nothing Was The Same" By Trevor Smith October 01, 2013
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: Dec 30- Jan. 5 A selection of the biggest tracks from December 30th to January 5th. By Trevor Smith January 08, 2014
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
Original Content 5 Mob Films Essential To Hip-Hop A comprehensive list of 5 mob films that have become essential to the hip-hop culture. By hnhh December 17, 2013
Reviews Review: Action Bronson & Party Supplies' "Blue Chips 2" Just a few months after dropping his major label debut with the "Saaab Stories" EP, Action Bronson reunites with producer Party Supplies to entertain fans with the sequel to their lauded "Blue Chips" mixtape. By Iva Anthony November 08, 2013
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: Nov. 25- Dec. 1 A selection of the biggest tracks from November 24th to December 1st. By Trevor Smith December 04, 2013
Original Content Wiz Khalifa Calls Lola Monroe Best Female Rapper Wiz Khalifa goes on record saying his Taylor Gang's, Lola Monroe, is the best female rapper in the game because of the story she has to tell. By Rose Lilah July 04, 2012
Original Content From The Cave To The Rave: A Conversation With D∆WN INTERVIEW: Dawn Richard on blurring the lines between recording and live performance, the importance of creative isolation, and the fifth anniversary of "Last Train To Paris." By Trevor Smith April 26, 2016
Original Content Gunplay Discusses Features On "Medellin" & Upcoming Verse For Lil Wayne's LP Rapper Gunplay keeps his verses coming even amidst legal problems, and discusses who he's tapped for his upcoming album. By Rose Lilah February 01, 2013
Reviews Review: CyHi The Prynce's "Ivy League Club" Leading up to G.O.O.D. Music's "Cruel Summer", CyHi shows he deserves to be on the honor roll with "Ivy League Club". The Prynce is adept at holding down a track with his linguistic skill, or sharing big tunes with notable features. By Jon Godfrey July 25, 2012