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Original Content When Rappers Self-Produce: Havoc, Eminem, J. Cole & More From J. Cole to Kanye West, it's important to appreciate the artists who can fire on all cylinders -- both behind the mic and behind the boards. By Mitch Findlay March 10, 2021
Pop Culture Copyright Infringement In Music: An In-Depth Explanation We tackle exactly what copyright infringement in music is, with help from two industry professionals. By Kemet High December 30, 2019
Original Content Waka Flocka's Hard In Da Paint: A Blunt Force Masterclass In Trap Fatalism Callous, puncturing, visceral, and goonish. Call it what you will, but "Flockaveli" and it’s centerpiece “Hard In da Paint” signify one of trap music’s most critical junctures. By Luke Hinz February 05, 2020
Original Content 25 Best Hip-Hop Commercials Of All Time It took a while for things to come together, but a strong friendship between rap and advertising has definitely been formed. We decide to take a look at some of the most memorable rap-centric commercials from over the years. By Layne Weiss April 09, 2014
Original Content 15 Of Big L's Best Lines Here is a list of some of Big L's best lines, in honor of the 15th anniversary of his death. By Rula Al-Nasrawi February 20, 2014
Original Content The TDE Timeline: A Magnified Look At Top Dawg's Rise To The Top HotNewHipHop provides you with a magnified look at Top Dawg Entertainment's come-up. By Matt Aceto February 05, 2014
Original Content ATL Jacob Details His First Song With Future, Dream Collabs, And "WAIT FOR YOU" In "On The Come Up" ATL Jacob spoke with HotNewHipHop about his influences, dream collaborations, and his favorite song on the latest episode of "On The Come Up." By Alexander Cole November 21, 2022
Original Content How The Game's "Documentary" Created A New West Coast Icon A decade and a half since its release, we celebrate an album that made Compton's own The Game into a west coast icon. By Robert Blair January 16, 2020
Original Content Craig Xen Establishes The "Broken Kids Club" & Details His Favorite XXXTentacion Memories INTERVIEW: Craig Xen speaks on Members Only, XXXTentacion and his new EP. By Alex Zidel June 20, 2019
Original Content How Leaked Music Has Evolved In The Streaming Age We take a look at how leaking music has evolved in the era of streaming services. By Taylor Rubright June 05, 2019
Profiles D Savage Reflects On Tyler, The Creator's Tutelage, Ty Dolla $ign Collab & More In "On The Come Up" D Savage reflects on "SoundCloud Rap" label, Tyler The Creator's musical prowess, and more in "On The Come Up." By Mitch Findlay January 30, 2019
Original Content 6ix9ine's "GUMMO" Two Years Later: The Beginning Of The End As Daniel Hernandez's world continues to unravel before our eyes, we revisit the track that started it all. By Robert Blair September 23, 2019