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Original Content Charts Don't Lie: April 27 Prince dominated the album charts this week, while Rihanna's "Work" was dethroned by the first rap #1 on the Hot 100 in some time. By Chris Tart April 27, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: 6ix Interview: Logic's in-house producer/secret weapon 6ix discusses his unique musical upbringing and the making of "The Incredible True Story." By Danny Schwartz April 27, 2016
Reviews Review: A$AP Ferg's "Always Strive And Prosper" A$AP Ferg gives us one of the most human big-budget NY rap albums in recent memory, though "Always Strive And Prosper" does end up being a bit all over the place. By Patrick Lyons April 26, 2016
Original Content From The Cave To The Rave: A Conversation With D∆WN INTERVIEW: Dawn Richard on blurring the lines between recording and live performance, the importance of creative isolation, and the fifth anniversary of "Last Train To Paris." By Trevor Smith April 26, 2016
Original Content Vote For Your Favorite "Panda" Remix Desiigner's #1 record "Panda" has been remixed by T-Pain, Meek Mill, Lupe Fiasco, & more. Who did it best? By Danny Schwartz April 25, 2016
Original Content Top Tracks: April 18 - April 24 Six new entries flood our top tracks list this week. By Patrick Lyons April 25, 2016
Original Content Drake's "Views From The 6" Cover Inspired Some Incredible Memes Meek Mill, Kendrick Lamar, and Crying Jordan get incorporated into the latest wave of Drake memes. By Trevor Smith April 25, 2016
Original Content 10 Essential Popcaan Tracks An introduction to the dancehall sensation. By Chris Tart April 24, 2016
Original Content 28 Grams: Hip-Hop Instagram Recap (April 23) YG, DJ Mustard, and Post Malone came through with some memorable 'Grams this week. By Mike De Leon April 23, 2016
Original Content Staff Picks Playlist (April 22) Listen to HNHH staff's favorite songs of the past week. By Rose Lilah April 22, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: C4 C4, producer of T.I.'s "Money Talk" and Young Thug's "Thief in the Night," is the latest subject of Behind the Beat. By Angus Walker April 22, 2016
Original Content Top 10 Hip Hop Tracks That Sample Prince Honoring Prince with a list of hip hop/R&B cuts that sample some of his finest work. By Patrick Lyons April 21, 2016