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Reviews Review: Wu-Tang Clan's "A Better Tomorrow" Wu-Tang Clan released "A Better Tomorrow," the proper follow-up to 2007's "8 Diagrams." While new Wu-Tang material is definitely a cause for celebration, the album may fall short of expectations. By Chris Tart December 05, 2014
Original Content Origins: The Samples From Logic's Debut Album, "Under Pressure" Origins’ examines samples in Logic’s debut album, “Under Pressure” including N.E.R.D., Eazy-E, Bill Withers, and more. By Netzayet Itzea November 07, 2014
Original Content 10 Essential Joey Bada$$ Tracks Joey Bada$$ is one of the most exciting characters in hip-hop. A youthful attitude and a respect for the classics puts Joey Bada$$ at the top of the hip-hop game, so let's take a look at his most essential tracks. By Chris Tart November 08, 2014
Profiles Behind The Beat: Rising Producer Sango HNHH's new series "Behind The Beat" profiles unique producers that are looking to change the soundscape. By Angus Walker October 24, 2014
Reviews Review: Theophilus London's "Vibes" Theophilus London's sophomore album is the good 'Vibes,' both on the surface and when you dig a little deeper. By Chris Tart November 06, 2014
Reviews Review: Cozz's "Cozz & Effect" Cozz's debut album "Cozz & Effect" proves the sky is the limit for the young-LA artist. By Mike Philson October 10, 2014
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Waka Flocka's Top 21 Tracks We celebrate the birthday of Waka Flocka Flame as we take a look back at some of his greatest tracks. By Nikita Rathod May 31, 2014
Original Content Underrated Audio: May 24- May 30 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah May 31, 2014
Reviews Review: Childish Gambino's "STN MTN / Kauai EP" On "STN MTN," Glover enlists DJ Drama to create an ode to a long-gone version of Atlanta, using some of the forgotten nuances and motifs. "Kauai EP" represents a present, based on discovery and 'blunt' reflection. Using visions of a pleasant past and colorful present, Donald Glover and Childish Gambino have finally fused together. By Kahron Spearman October 09, 2014
Original Content Remix Fix: Chi Duly Remixes ILoveMakonnen "Tuesday" With Drake New York Producer and DJ, Chi Duly, makes his HotNewHipHop debut with a half-electro half-trap remix of "Club Goin Up On A Tuesday" By Kayla Lee October 07, 2014
Original Content Top 10: Hood Grammys Drake Forgot Drake gave out the first 5 trophies for the Hood Grammys last night, but what about all the categories he missed? We got you. By hnhh October 06, 2014
Original Content A Look At The Healthiest People In Hip-Hop HotNewHipHop takes a look at how hip-hop's most valuable players are living, embracing, and promoting a healthier lifestyle to show people how to be their physical, mental, and spiritual best. By Layne Weiss November 11, 2014