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Original Content Top 10: Rappers Bodied On Their Own Shit Taking a look at rappers who were bested on their own beat. By hnhh July 04, 2014
Original Content Trunk Bangers We bringing you 13 essential trunk banging records. By Newton Stern August 27, 2014
Original Content Top 30 DJs In Hip-Hop Right Now All DJs are not created equal. We gladly present the definitive list to the tastemakers and cultural influencers that excel on the 1s and 2s, rage up audiences around the globe, and are shaping the sound of music and contemporary hip-hop. Given the power of radio, many of these DJs have platforms at leading radio stations in addition to constant touring and lifestyle ventures. Do you see your favorite DJ on the list? Let the debate begin... By Mike Philson November 03, 2014
Original Content Top 10: Rap Interludes Continuing our Top 10 series, we countdown the best interludes... By hnhh July 28, 2014
Original Content Fight Night: 10 Songs To Make You Rowdy "This kind of music, use it, and you get amped to do shit." -Eminem By Shirley Ju December 05, 2014
Reviews Review: Common "Nobody's Smiling" Common's latest project "Nobody's Smiling" is his most personal, while he brings out the best in the guest rappers. By Brian Josephs July 25, 2014
Original Content 10 Essential Kirk Knight Tracks An introduction to Pro Era's Kirk Knight. By Chris Tart October 25, 2015
Original Content Ten Essential Ratking Tracks An introduction to New York trio Ratking. By Chris Tart December 13, 2015
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Jan 2-8) Looking back at the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week. By Danny Schwartz January 09, 2016
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip Hop Instagram Recap (Nov 14-20) Looking back at some of the best hip hop Instagram posts of the week. By Danny Schwartz November 21, 2015
Reviews Review: Kid Cudi's "Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven" Cudi's latest offer is a controversial move into rock territory; is it a bold gesture or a misguided blunder? By Maxwell Cavaseno December 13, 2015
Reviews Review: Drake & Future's "What A Time To Be Alive" "Jungle" tour co-stars Drake and Future find a way to make their differences gel on the relatively brief "What A Time To Be Alive." By Patrick Lyons September 22, 2015