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Original Content Classic Rotation: Future's "Pluto" Five years ago, Future emerged with an album that initially confused the masses but was quickly absorbed into the fabric of rap music. By Patrick Lyons April 13, 2017
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: Future Takes Command With "High Off Life" This week's TIDAL Wave playlist update includes new music from Future, Polo G, Lil Keed, Gunna, Joyner Lucas, slowthai, and more. By Alex Zidel May 21, 2020
Original Content Should Kanye West Respond To Drake's "Duppy?" We're still waiting for Pusha T to answer to Drake's "Duppy," but should Kanye West be penning his own response? By Mitch Findlay May 28, 2018
Original Content HNHH & TuneCore Present "Heat Seekers" Artist Spotlight: Marlo Smith Marlo Smith is the second artist to be featured as part of HNHH's "Heat Seekers" contest with TuneCore. By Alexander Cole April 15, 2020
Original Content Remembering Lee "Q" O'Denat: With 10 Classic WorldStar Videos WorldStar founder Lee "Q" O'Denat passed away Tuesday at age 43. By Danny Schwartz January 24, 2017
Original Content 5 Dope Tracks From Episode 2 Of OVO Sound Radio Episode 2 of OVO Sound Radio was rife with hidden gems. By Danny Schwartz July 27, 2015
Original Content Top Tracks: Lil Baby & Drake's "Yes Indeed" Grabs Top Spot Both the official and unofficial version of Lil Baby and Drake's "Yes Indeed" make the top ten this week. By Patrick Lyons May 21, 2018
Original Content The Most Anticipated TV Shows Of 2019 From well-loved franchises to enticing new arrivals, there's no shortage of TV shows that demand your attention in 2019. By Robert Blair January 23, 2019
Original Content The Best Hip Hop Songs (On Spotify) Of August 2016 The most fire songs to come out this month: Young Thug, Vince Staples, Tory Lanez, & much more. By Danny Schwartz August 31, 2016
Original Content Top Tracks: May 16 - May 22 Another free-for-all week in our Top Tracks list, featuring Chance The Rapper, Tyga, T.I., and more. By Patrick Lyons May 23, 2016
Reviews James Blake "Assume Form" Review James Blake’s left the dark space that he’s wallowed in for the past three albums and seizes emotions and experiences that he’s pushed away in the past. By Aron A. January 25, 2019
Original Content Helping Hurricane Sandy Victims This Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving we are reminded of how truly thankful we are, while celebrities and ordinary citizens alike are coming together to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Check out what the urban community is doing to provide aide, along with information on how we can all lend a hand. By Iva Anthony November 22, 2012