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Reviews ASAP Mob's "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" (Review) "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" is the anti "Lord$ Never Worry" -- a fun, easy listen that doesn't make sacrifices to showcase all of the group's members. By Patrick Lyons November 11, 2016
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Sep 19-25) Looking back at some of the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week. By Danny Schwartz September 26, 2015
Original Content Classic Rotation: Raekwon "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" 'The Purple Tape' turns 20. By Chris Tart August 01, 2015
Reviews Review: Jadakiss' "Top 5 Dead Or Alive" Even if Jadakiss isn't in your top five, "Top 5 Dead Or Alive" proves that he's still doing exactly what he should be at 40 years old. By Patrick Lyons November 26, 2015
Original Content Marty McFly Mode: 5 Ways "Back To The Future 2" Predicted Hip Hop Today Happy #BackToTheFutureDay y'all. By Danny Schwartz October 21, 2015
Original Content #TBT: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Early Singles We give Bone Thugs-n-Harmony the throwback treatment for their early work. By Chris Tart September 24, 2015
Reviews Young Thug's "BEAUTIFUL THUGGER GIRLS" (Review) BEAUTIFUL THUGGER GIRLS is pop-by-way-of Atlanta, led by the city’s most consistently daring innovator. By Narsimha Chintaluri June 23, 2017
Original Content 10 Essential Mr. Carmack Tracks Listen to enigmatic producer Mr. Carmack's 10 essential tracks By Chris Tart December 28, 2014
Original Content #TBT: RUN-DMC's Hottest Tracks RUN-DMC have created some of the most classic hip-hop cuts ever written, and today we celebrate their existence. Let's throw it back to RUN-DMC's hottest tracks. By Chris Tart November 27, 2014
Reviews Review: Kid Ink's "Full Speed" With sizable list of all-star collaborators, Kid Ink's third studio album showcases his ability to make crossover hits for mass appeal. By Eric Diep February 08, 2015
Reviews Review: Rick Ross' "Black Dollar" Rick Ross' is a solid mixtape from a man who rarely disappoints his fans. By Chris Tart September 07, 2015
Songs Digital Cover Story: Action Bronson (March/April) HotNewHipHop presents our first-ever digital cover story with Action Bronson. By Rose Lilah March 26, 2015