Interviews

Music Mike Shabb Talks Earl Sweatshirt Collab, Nicholas Craven Partnership & “Sewaside III” Mike Shabb began making waves after producing "Switches On Everything" for Westside Gunn but his latest project, "Sewaside III" is a brilliant display of his creative prowess as both as MC and producer. We caught up with Mike Shabb to discuss his latest project, Earl Sweatshirt, Joe Budden and Kevin Durant co-signs, and his creative partnership with Nicholas Craven. By Aron A. July 15, 2024 1269 Views
Music Devin Malik Talks New Project "DEADSTOCK," His Artistic Development & Working With TDE Devin Malik is already a master of dichotomy, versatility, and adaptability, and spoke with HNHH about his tools of the trade. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2024 1194 Views
Original Content Charlie Heat Continues To Elevate: On Executive Producing Bryson Tiller's Album, Working With Ye & Why Nick Cannon Is A Legend Fresh off of the release of Bryson Tiller's latest album, which he executive produced, Charlie Heat shares gems for up-and-coming producers, discusses his approach to production and the rise of Jersey Club. By Aron A. June 17, 2024 1120 Views
Original Content JP Talks Blowing Up With "Bad Bitty," Putting On For Milwaukee, And Crafting His New Album "Coming Out Party" Exclusive: HotNewHipHop spoke to rising Milwaukee artist JP about his viral rise to fame, his biggest songs, his vocal stylings and influences, as well as his upcoming album "Coming Out Party" which drops on June 7th. By Alexander Cole June 03, 2024 2.0K Views
Music Kalan.FrFr Wants To "Make The West Great Again": On New Album, Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," & West Coast Mount Rushmore Kalan.FrFr shares his thoughts about about unity in the West Coast, as well as the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. By Tallie Spencer May 16, 2024 1.8K Views
Music Tha Dogg Pound Talks New Album "We All We Got" And Weighs In On Drake Vs. Kendrick Lamar Daz Dillinger and Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound spoke to HotNewHipHop about their new album "We All We Got" as well as the hottest beef in rap between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. By Shirley Ju May 10, 2024 3.0K Views
Music Jay Critch Is Done Being Humble: On New Album, Drake Vs. Kendrick & The Secret Behind Sexyy Red & Bossman Dlow's Success The Brooklyn MC's latest offering "Humble Giant" embodies the resilience of his journey. The rapper sat down with HotNewHipHop to discuss the project, as well as his collaborations with Rich The Kid, Cash Cobain and MIKE. By Aron A. May 07, 2024 4.1K Views
Music Big Boi Talks Electrifying New Papa Johns Commercial & Longevity In Hip-Hop 30 years after the release of "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik," Big Boi remains committed to pushing the boundaries through his musical ventures, whether in his solo discography or dishing out delicious bars for Papa Johns new campaign, "Better Get You Some." By Aron A. April 08, 2024 1019 Views
Music Lil Mosey Speaks On Going Into Hiding Prior To Not Guilty Verdict, Opens Up About New Music Lil Mosey sat down with HotNewHipHop to discuss his recent legal case in which he was found not guilty of rape, as well as musical comeback. By Shirley Ju April 05, 2024 4.6K Views
Music What Happened To Freaknik? How The Annual Party Helped Birth Trap Music P Frank Williams, the director of "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told," details how the annual HBCU party became the foundation for Southern rap. By Aron A. March 27, 2024 1.8K Views
Music Big Homiie G Talks Influence Of Moneybagg Yo And Being Self Made On Latest Project "Self Made Self Paid" His latest project touches on themes of being self-motivated. By Tallie Spencer March 22, 2024 1164 Views
Music Naomi Sharon On The Vulnerability Of "Obsidian," Her Purpose, Signing To Drake & 40's Mentorship “You can craft something and you can create something. And I love to create something," says Naomi Sharon. The OVO songstress dives into her latest album, music's healing powers, "Honestly, Nevermind," and more. By Aron A. March 18, 2024 1.9K Views