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Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: April 21-27 A selection of the biggest tracks from April 21-27. By Trevor Smith April 30, 2014
Original Content Talking To Kevin Gates & The Featherstones On "Smiling Faces" Giving you the direct perspective from Kevin Gates and his producer The Featherstones, "Track Breakdown" is an HNHH series that highlights a specific cut by speaking to both the artist and producer about the song's creation. By Rose Lilah August 01, 2013
Original Content Collision Course: How Musical Independence Has Ignited A Streaming War The successes and failures of platforms like Spotify and United Masters could redefine the trajectory of the entire music industry. By Luke Hinz May 03, 2019
Original Content Jay-Z's "The Black Album" Turns Fifteen: A Moment Of Clarity If you can't respect Jay-Z's "The Black Album," your whole perspective is wack. By Mitch Findlay November 14, 2018
Original Content Places & Faces Referenced On ASAP Rocky's "A.L.L.A." The many faces and places that influenced ASAP Rocky's "A.L.L.A." By Angus Walker May 27, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential Lil Yachty Tracks Get acquainted with Lil Yachty. By Danny Schwartz June 19, 2016
Original Content ScHoolboy Q's Pursuit Of Happiness HNHH sits down with ScHoolboy Q to find out why he's happier than he's ever been in his life. By Danny Schwartz July 08, 2016
TV Sci-Fi TV Shows You Should Be Watching Right Now Learn more about some amazing sci-fi shows that propose great themes, intense plots and lovable characters. By Gale Love April 20, 2023
Original Content Is Joe Budden Right About Kanye West's "Sunday Service"? Aggrieved by Kanye West's latest attempt to intermingle faith with financial gain at Coachella, could Joe Budden have uncovered 'Ye's grand plan? By Robert Blair April 23, 2019
Original Content Eminem's "Music To Be Murdered By: Side B": The Student & The Teacher On Eminem's new album "Music To Be Murdered By: Side B," the legendary rapper continues to explore themes of hip-hop longevity with the spirit of Alfred Hitchcock. By Mitch Findlay December 18, 2020
Sports Is It Too Soon For Zion Williamson To Give Up On The Pelicans? The Pelicans' recent roster moves are a bleak reminder of the team's future. By Alexander Cole August 14, 2021
Sneakers Russell Westbrook's Top 10 Jordan Why Not Zer0.2 PEs A look back at Westbrook's best Jordan Why Not Zer0.2 PEs of the season. By Kyle Rooney April 17, 2019