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Original Content 5 Reasons Why Ty Dolla $ign Is The Future of R&B R&B is changing, and Ty Dolla $ign is at the forefront of the movement. By Patrick Lyons March 11, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Freddie Gibbs Tracks We take a look at a few essential cuts from the Baby Face Killa. By Chris Tart February 16, 2015
Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: J. Cole Vs. Wale J. Cole and Wale have collaborated on numerous occasions. With both rappers packing punchy lyrics, we examine their past collaborative records and explore who outdid the other. By Carl Lamarre April 06, 2015
Original Content Underrated Audio: January 17- January 23 HNHH's "Underrated Audio" puts you on not-too-mainstream music you might have missed from the past week. By Rose Lilah January 24, 2015
Original Content Drake's "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" By The Numbers Take a look at Drake's surprise album, by the numbers. By Rose Lilah February 13, 2015
Original Content Charts Don’t Lie: January 25 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah January 25, 2015
Original Content 140 Bars Or Less: Tweets Of The Week (Dec. 13) A look at the funniest, most entertaining, and outrageous tweets from some of the biggest names in hip hop. By Brian Josephs December 19, 2014
Reviews Review: Stalley's "Ohio" Stalley's debut album "Ohio" has been a long time coming. The Maybach Music MC delivers 12 hip-hop cuts of hometown pride, enthusiastic Chevy-riding and getting stoned. By Chris Tart November 02, 2014
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: March 8 Weekly review of the Hip-Hop and R&B sales/charts. By Rose Lilah March 08, 2015
Original Content The Road To Jay Electronica's "Act II: Patents Of Nobility" A timeline charting the never-ending delay of "Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn)". By Angus Walker March 06, 2015
Original Content Love Sosa? A Breakdown Of Chief Keef Fans & Critics How do you feel about Drill Music Jesus? By Alex Galbraith January 12, 2015
Original Content Samples Of The Week: January 22 (Joey Bada$$ Edition) We highlight some choice samples from Joey Bada$$' "B4.Da.$$." By Patrick Lyons January 22, 2015