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TV "Euphoria" Illuminates Teens Of Social Media Age With Glitter & Grit Do you feel old watching "Euphoria"? Or not old enough? By Michael Kaminsky August 05, 2019
Reviews Review: Chris Brown's "X" Album Chris Brown's sixth album, "X," is a tardy attempt at redemption. By Glennisha Morgan September 19, 2014
Reviews Review: Jhene Aiko's "Souled Out" "Souled Out" features songstress Jhene Aiko bravely stretching out on her own, for which she should be commended. However, the album's lack of diversity and dynamism, in overall production, nullifies Aiko's magnetism to a considerable extent. By Kahron Spearman September 10, 2014
TV 5 TV Shows With Dope Soundtracks These TV shows know how to curate music. By Vince Rick February 09, 2018
Original Content Slept-On Mixtapes Of 2014 A selection of slept-on projects from last year that are still worthy of a download. By Rose Lilah January 09, 2015
Original Content On The Come Up: Ugly God Ugly God speaks on his rise to prominence, weird fans, "The Booty Tape," and more in a new interview. By Danny Schwartz March 08, 2017
Reviews Kodak Black's "Painting Pictures" (Review) Kodak Black's debut album arrives amidst personal chaos and an ever-changing rap landscape. Did the Finesse Kid trick us all, or is he truly worth the hype? By Maxwell Cavaseno April 04, 2017
Original Content Trinidad James Asks People To Judge Him By His Music, Talks "10 Piece Mild" & Growing His Hair Trinidad James talks about his passion for the music, his goal for "10 Piece Mild," how he believes in his hair, starting trends, and more in an exclusive interview with HotNewHipHop. By Rose Lilah August 13, 2013
Reviews Travis Scott's "Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight" (Review) The majority of "Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight," right down to its title, is the product of brains that aren't Travis Scott's. By Patrick Lyons September 07, 2016
Original Content 10 Joint Projects That May Or May Not Come Out Here are 10 of the most potent unreleased collaborative mixtapes, projects, and albums in hip hop. By Danny Schwartz May 16, 2016
Reviews Review: The Game's "Documentary 2.5" The second part of Game's "Documentary 2" is more serious, solemn, and satisfying than the first. By Patrick Lyons October 16, 2015
Original Content Classic Rotation: GZA's "Liquid Swords" GZA's Seminal debut "Liquid Swords" turns 20 today. By Chris Tart November 07, 2015