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Reviews Review: Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience - Part 2 of 2" Lyrical downfalls and mediocre moments are saved by solid production and flawless vocals on a sexy, edgy sequel to the clean-cut 20/20 Experience. By Nee-Sa Lossing October 06, 2013
Reviews Review: Snoop Lion's "Reincarnated" Snoop Lion is a new man, has a new sound and is on a mission to prove his rebirth on his 12th album, "Reincarnated." By Iva Anthony May 02, 2013
Original Content Talking To August Alsina, Kidd Kidd & His Producers On "Downtown" Giving you the direct perspective from August Alsina and his producers Knucklehead and Carlos Cahee, "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 May 22, 2013
Reviews Ty Dolla $ign & Jeremih "MihTy" Review Ty and Jeremih use their experience and versatility as songwriters to craft a rare joint album that is more than the sum of its parts. By Trevor Smith November 01, 2018
Original Content Rihanna's 2019 Album: Everything We Know Everything we know about Rihanna's long-awaited album, dubbed "R9." By E Gadsby January 08, 2019
Reviews Tekashi 6ix9ine "DUMMY BOY" Review The uninspired all-caps-rap of hip hop's most colorful act arrives at a time when the entertainer's life has all but crumbled. By Luke Hinz December 05, 2018
Original Content Top 15 Albums of 2017 (So Far) HotNewHipHop selects our top 15 albums for the first half of 2017. By Narsimha Chintaluri May 31, 2017
Reviews Kehlani's "SweetSexySavage" (Review) After a whirlwind of buzz and acclaim, and nearly as much personal chaos, Kehlani's debut album has finally arrived. By Maxwell Cavaseno February 02, 2017
Original Content Top 10 Amber Rose Name-Drops The best Amber Rose mentions in rap lyrics. By Angus Walker April 28, 2015
Reviews Review: Miguel's "WILDHEART" Miguel strikes R&B gold once again with "WILDHEART", managing to try out new sounds while making them his own. By Matt Tompkins June 30, 2015
Original Content Places & Faces Referenced On ASAP Rocky's "A.L.L.A." The many faces and places that influenced ASAP Rocky's "A.L.L.A." By Angus Walker May 27, 2015
Original Content Must-Hear Instrumental Hip Hop Albums We take a look at some instrumental hip-hop albums you should add to your collection. By Chris Tart May 23, 2015