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Original Content Remix Fix: MJ Cole Remixes "Illuminate" By Tourist London bloke MJ Cole made a version of fellow London bloke Tourist's jam, and it's bloody brilliant. By Kayla Lee December 09, 2014
Original Content Pulling A "Beyonce": The Surprise Album Phenom Albums are being released with less notice, and in some cases, no notice at all. We dive in to the trend and dissect why this might be happening. By Chris Tart December 10, 2014
Original Content 10 Rappers Who Switched Their Style Up From Kanye West to MF DOOM, we look at the artists who were successfully able to change up their style without damaging their careers. By Brian Josephs May 27, 2014
Original Content King Los "Zero Gravity II" Ticket Giveaway [Update: Winners Announced] Win one of 2 pairs of tickets to see King Los at HOB's in LA on April 4th. Make sure to download "Zero Gravity II" right here on HotNewHipHop. By hnhh April 02, 2014
Reviews Review: Kevin Gates' "By Any Means" Gates follows up two banger-filled projects with another strong release. By Ben Shatzman March 21, 2014
Original Content Rick Ross' 15 Most Outrageous Boasts On "Mastermind" How factual are some of Rozay's claims? We take a look at some of his most outrageous boasts featured on the new album "Mastermind." By Brian Josephs March 27, 2014
Original Content Shit Rappers Say HotNewHipHop takes a look at some of the wildest, funniest and randomest things that hip hop artists have said in various interviews. By Nikita Rathod June 11, 2014
Reviews Review: Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House" EP Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House" EP is in the vein of the past "Beach House" releases, with plenty of ratchet R&B and features. By Rula Al-Nasrawi January 27, 2014
Original Content Ticket Giveaway: See Joe Moses & Ty Dolla $ign On "The Beach House" Tour We're giving away a pair of tickets for each remaining city on "The Beach House" tour-- catch Joe Moses hit the stage with Ty Dolla $ign, Mila J and Bobby Brackins! By Rose Lilah May 07, 2014
Reviews Review: Tyga's "Well Done 4" Mixtape Despite having recently dropped his third album, Tyga continues to put out new music with the release of "Well Done 4". By Iva Anthony December 16, 2013
Reviews Review: Drake's "Nothing Was The Same" After four years in the game, Drake sets out to prove that all of the predictions about him being the best are true. By Iva Anthony September 26, 2013
Original Content Nipsey Hussle Explains How "Crenshaw" Came Together, Why He's Dropping It Before "Victory Lap" Nipsey Hussle talks to HotNewHipHop in an exclusive interview, explaining how the "Crenshaw" mixtape happened, and when we can expect the much-delayed "Victory Lap." By Rose Lilah October 08, 2013