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Original Content HNHH Exclusive: Freeway Speaks On Upcoming Projects & More HNHH talks to Philly's Freeway about his upcoming projects and more. By Rose Lilah March 09, 2012 396 Views
Original Content The Value Of Rap Music Rap music, specifically its lyrics, have been given numerous labels, but not necessarily the positive labels bestowed upon other forms of creative expression. No matter the divisiveness or repulsion, other forms and disciplines are usually accepted whole. Here, we explore some of the reasoning behind the subtle, and overt, rejections of rap lyrics as true art form. By Kahron Spearman August 05, 2014 398 Views
Original Content What Is Hyphy Hip-Hop? A new feature showcasing a distinct subgenre of hip-hop. This week: Hyphy. By Alex Galbraith January 21, 2015 397 Views
Original Content Classic Rotation: 2Pac's "Me Against The World" Tupac's album "Me Against The World" turns 20 today By Chris Tart March 14, 2015 393 Views
Original Content Classic Rotation: 2Pac's "All Eyez on Me" Revisiting Tupac Shakur's fourth studio album 20 years later. By Chris Tart February 13, 2016 387 Views
Reviews Review: Rick Ross' "God Forgives, I Don't" Rick Ross' audaciously titled "God Forgives, I Don't" is one of the most anticipated albums of the year, armed with some of the biggest features in the game. Those searching for bangers will not be disappointed as Ross oscillates between letting his stellar features shine, and commanding tracks on his own. By Jon Godfrey August 02, 2012 386 Views
Original Content Charts Don't Lie: May 2nd A look at hip-hop sales and chart placements this week. By Trevor Smith May 02, 2015 383 Views
Original Content Exclusive Interview: Chicago Rapper YP Talks On Meeting Nas & Q-Tip, Upcoming Projects YP tells HotNewHipHop about the time Nas called him dope, signing a deal with Universal Republic, and his upcoming projects. By Rose Lilah May 22, 2012 382 Views
Original Content Top Tracks Of The Week: March 25-31 Staff picks for the week of March 25th-31st. By Trevor Smith April 02, 2013 381 Views
Original Content HNHH Exclusive: T.I. & Joe Budden Perform At Best Buy Theatre In New York T.I. and Joe Budden got together to put on a show at NYC’s Best Buy Theatre in Times Square. It was part of the MetroPCS 5 Boro Tour, which already featured Kendrick Lamar and will continue into April. By Jason Pollak March 12, 2013 380 Views
Original Content An Analysis Of "Money Trees Deuce" Vs. "Money Trees" Comparing and contrasting Jay Rock's "Money Trees Deuce" with the original from Kendrick Lamar's "good kid, M.A.A.D city." Vote for your favorite below! By Angus Walker June 03, 2015 377 Views
Original Content Rap Elect: If Rappers Ran The Government With election day upon us, HNHH wanted to ponder a comical view of a world where Hip Hop ran things. By Iva Anthony November 06, 2012 378 Views