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Original Content Bizzy Crook Talks His Musical Origins, Eminem's Influence And Overcoming Depression Bizzy Crook discusses his origins, depression, Eminem's influence and more with Damon Campbell. By hnhh May 12, 2014
Reviews Review: Curren$y's "The Drive In Theatre" Curren$y delivers a cool, refreshing mixtape with "The Drive In Theatre", which is yet another to add to his ever-expanding catalogue. By Matt Aceto February 17, 2014
Reviews Review: Gucci Mane’s "The State Vs. Radric Davis II" "The State Vs. Radric Davis II" is a flawed yet fulfilling trap album from the iciest rapper, Gucci Mane. By Matt Aceto January 03, 2014
Reviews Review: 50 Cent's "Animal Ambition" 50 Cent returns with more of the same on "Animal Ambition." By Lloyd Jaffe June 03, 2014
Reviews Review: Tech N9ne's "Something Else" After more than 20 years in the rap game, Tech N9ne proves that there's no slowing him down with his thirteenth album "Something Else." By Iva Anthony August 05, 2013
Original Content Talking To Kevin Gates & The Featherstones On "Smiling Faces" Giving you the direct perspective from Kevin Gates and his producer The Featherstones, "Track Breakdown" is an HNHH series that highlights a specific cut by speaking to both the artist and producer about the song's creation. By Rose Lilah August 01, 2013
Original Content On The Come-Up: RiFF RAFF HNHH's On The Come-Up profiles rising rappers and producers that show strong promise but haven't necessarily seen much shine on the site. This could range from those deep underground to artists on the cusp of the mainstream that we've overlooked. You'll find their defining characteristics broken down by category. By hnhh April 15, 2013
Reviews Review: Joey Bada$$'s "Summer Knights" To celebrate the one-year anniversary of his debut "1999" mixtape, Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ proves he's hip hop royalty with the release of "Summer Knights." By Iva Anthony July 08, 2013
Original Content HNHH Awards: Trinidad James, Jeremih, Yo Gotti, Problem & More Choose "Rapper Most Likely to Be..." Just for fun, HNHH asked hip-hop artists in attendance at the 2013 BET Awards they're pick for "Most likely to be..." By Rose Lilah July 04, 2013
Original Content Game Changers: Jay-Z Edition By Eliezer Santiago July 13, 2013
Reviews Review: Logic's "Welcome to Forever" Fresh off the cover of XXL, Logic released his mixtape, “Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever,” celebrating his freshman status in Hip Hop. The Maryland rapper has a new-found confidence that is evident in his tracks as he switches flows, and touches upon different styles, while still remaining true to himself. By Eliezer Santiago May 13, 2013
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: 15 Best Alicia Keys Tracks Alicia Augello Cook, known professionally as Alicia Keys, is a pioneer of R&B revival. As she turns 32 today, HNHH decided to break down 15 of her best tracks in honor of the singer's success. By Dhruva Balram deleted January 25, 2013