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Original Content Everything You Need To Know About Young M.A Young M.A's "OOOUUU" is taking over everything. Get to know the talented Brooklyn rapper. By Danny Schwartz October 31, 2016
Reviews Ab-Soul's "Do What Thou Wilt." (Review) Ab-Soul showcases a split worldview on his new cut, "Do What Thou Wilt." Soulo takes his self-titled advice, and lets his strengths shine instead of experimenting for variety’s sake. By Anders Marshall December 16, 2016
Original Content Candy Bars: The Best Candy References In Hip Hop The 15 most frequently-referenced candy bars in hip hop, and the best lyrics that mention them. By Patrick Lyons October 31, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential YFN Lucci Tracks A detailed look into the sharp and swift rise of Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci. By Devon Jefferson March 05, 2017
Music 5 Reasons Why Drake & Snowd4y's "Wah Gwan Delilah" Isn't That Bad Come on, folks... let's not pretend like we can't have some (blind) fun. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 04, 2024
Original Content Underrated Audio: August 10-16 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah August 17, 2013
Original Content The Art Of Storytelling: The Best Stories Told In 2014 HNHH gives you our favorite stories of the year, told on raps. By Angus Walker December 02, 2014
Original Content Samples Of The Week: February 13 A breakdown of the week's hottest tracks by their samples. By Patrick Lyons February 13, 2014
Original Content Underrated Audio: March 26-April 1 <p>Some new tunes for this week's <strong>Underrated Audio</strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Buddy- Staircases Feat. Kendrick Lamar (Prod. Pharrell)</strong></p> <p>Buddy premiered this track while out at SXSW, and the CDQ version kind of slipped under the radar. It's a chill song, all about getting high. With a feature from Kendrick and production by Pharrell you can't really go wrong.</p> By Rose Lilah April 02, 2012
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip-Hop Instagram Recap (Aug 23) HNHH brings you the most dope, weird, interesting, shocking and funny photos posted by hip hop artists on Instagram. By Glennisha Morgan August 23, 2014
Original Content Stalking SXSW: Instagram Photo Recap (Part 2) A look at SXSW through the eyes of Instagram. By Mike De Leon March 13, 2014
Original Content #TBT: 10 Killer Death Row Records Cuts We're throwin' it back this Thursday to look at Death Row Records. Let's check out some classic West Coast cuts, along with some tracks that may have been overlooked. By Chris Tart October 02, 2014