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Original Content 10 Artists We'd Like Kanye West To Executive Produce Albums For Aside from executive producing Theophilus London's "Vibes" album, Kanye West is reportedly executive producing for albums for Tyga and French Montana. This made us wonder what other rappers Yeezy should executive produce an album for. By hnhh November 18, 2014
Original Content "PRhyme Time" Remix Contest For Royce Da 5'9" & DJ Premier's "Courtesy" HotNewHipHop x PRhyme team up for a remix contest centered around the duo's lead single, "Courtesy." By Rose Lilah November 18, 2014
Original Content #TBT: Ghostface Killah's Best Verses From The '90s Ghostface Killah's "36 Seasons" is getting solid reviews, but the Staten Island MC has been killin' it forever... By Chris Tart December 11, 2014
Reviews Review: The Game's "Blood Moon: Year Of The Wolf" While The Game has built up a reputation for putting out consistent albums, "Year of the Wolf" is, unfortunately, not one of them. By hnhh October 17, 2014
Reviews Review: Bobby Shmurda's "Shmurda She Wrote" EP Bobby Shmurda has undeniable star power and a strong ear for production, but "Shmurda She Wrote" leaves more technical (and sociological) questions than definitive answers. By Kahron Spearman November 14, 2014
Original Content Shooting The Shit With Ro Ransom We talk with Ro Ransom about his new project "Ro Ransom Is The Future," New York rap, the possibility of "Howling at Hades 2," wrestling and 50 Cent. By Rose Lilah November 12, 2014
Original Content Top 10: Rappers Bodied On Their Own Shit Taking a look at rappers who were bested on their own beat. By hnhh July 04, 2014
Original Content Trunk Bangers We bringing you 13 essential trunk banging records. By Newton Stern August 27, 2014
Original Content Top 30 DJs In Hip-Hop Right Now All DJs are not created equal. We gladly present the definitive list to the tastemakers and cultural influencers that excel on the 1s and 2s, rage up audiences around the globe, and are shaping the sound of music and contemporary hip-hop. Given the power of radio, many of these DJs have platforms at leading radio stations in addition to constant touring and lifestyle ventures. Do you see your favorite DJ on the list? Let the debate begin... By Mike Philson November 03, 2014
Original Content Top 10: Rap Interludes Continuing our Top 10 series, we countdown the best interludes... By hnhh July 28, 2014
Reviews Review: Big K.R.I.T.'s "Cadillactica" Big K.R.I.T. almost achieves greatness on his sophomore album. By Lloyd Jaffe November 18, 2014
Original Content Top 10: Meanest Funk Flex Freestyles In this week's Top 10, we countdown the best Funk Flex freestyle sessions ever, because our list game is kinda serious outchea. Who you mad at? Us or yourself? By hnhh August 25, 2014