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Original Content Shooting The Shit With Slug (Of Atmosphere) We talk to Slug, of the underground rap duo known as Atmosphere, about his new album, his old albums, and other randomness. By Rose Lilah May 05, 2014
TV Ryan Henry Talks Maturing, Mental Wellness, Moments With DMX, & "Black Ink Crew Chicago" Season 8 Exclusive: As the leader of 9Mag, Ryan Henry has spent the last eight years putting his life and career on display via "Black Ink Crew Chicago." He's faced waves of criticism over his decisions, but he sat down with us to discuss the new 8th season, his journey of personal growth and accountability for past mistakes, inspiring Chicago, and why a visit from DMX made for one of the most memorable moments for the 9Mag team. By Erika Marie August 09, 2022
Original Content Breakout Artists Of 2014 Here are 15 artists who broke out in big ways this year. By Patrick Lyons December 15, 2014
Profiles Meet Nez & Rio: The Producers Talk A$AP Rocky's "Pretty Flacko 2" We talk with duo Nez & Rio about their production on A$AP Rocky's highly anticipated "Pretty Flacko 2," among other things. By Rose Lilah November 11, 2014
Reviews Review: Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge's "12 Reasons To Die II" Ghost did it again. By Chris Tart July 13, 2015
Original Content Crew Love: A$AP Mob Get familiar with A$AP Mob's many members in this new feature, "Crew Love", where we will break down a different crew every other week. By Patrick Lyons February 03, 2014
Original Content The Singles Era Is Upon Us (And What It Means For Music Consumption) Another facet of our current streaming-verse explored. By Luke Hinz September 26, 2019
Original Content Summer Walker & The New R&B Archetype Exploring the perceived duality in the burgeoning r'n'b star, Summer Walker. By Milca P. October 23, 2019
Original Content HNHH Waka Flocka Mixtape Listening Party Exclusive HNHH had a chance to catch up with Waka Flocka at the listening party for his new mixtape, and he talked about why he decided to release the fourth Salute Me Or Shoot Me mixtape at this time. By Rose Lilah September 20, 2012
Original Content HNHH Exclusive: Ace Hood's "Trials & Tribulations" Listening Session HNHH was on hand at Ace Hood's recent listening session in NYC. Find out what records will be featured on the album and more. By Rose Lilah June 20, 2013
Reviews Review: Big K.R.I.T's "King Remembered in Time" The wrongfully overlooked Big K.R.I.T. delivers a largely self-produced mixtape that solidifies him as an artist to be remembered. By Eliezer Santiago April 18, 2013
Original Content HNHH & TuneCore Present "Heat Seekers" Artist Spotlight: Snoop Our latest HNHH x TuneCore "Heat Seekers" contest winner is New York artist, Snoop. By HNHH Staff November 19, 2020