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Original Content 10 Essential Thundercat Tracks An introduction to exceptional bassist and songwriter, Thundercat. By Chris Tart July 11, 2015
Original Content Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake Lil Wayne and Drake have solidified themselves as one of hip-hop's premier duo because of their constant and consistent collaborations. We explore their various collaborations and break down who outperformed the other. By Carl Lamarre April 13, 2015
Original Content Hottest R&B Albums Of 2014 These were our favorite R&B projects of the year. By Mike Philson December 27, 2014
Reviews Review: Rich Homie Quan's "I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In" After dominating the airwaves over the summer with "Type of Way," Rich Homie Quan sets out to prove that he's more than a one-hit wonder with "I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In." By Iva Anthony December 05, 2013
Reviews Review: Nispey Hussle's "Crenshaw" Does Nipsey prove he’s worth the buzz with this new mixtape, "Crenshaw"? By Perry Simpson October 15, 2013
Reviews Review: Chris Brown's "Royalty" We might see a grown Chris Brown album yet. By Alex Galbraith December 24, 2015
Reviews Yams Day 2016 Recap We went to the inaugural Yams Day tribute concert in NYC. Here's how it went down. By Danny Schwartz January 19, 2016
Profiles Meet Marc E. Bassy: The Bay Singer Embracing Cali's Expansive Hip-Hop Scene Marc E. Bassy tells us about his days in a boy band, living in Nic Nac's studio, why he's been welcomed by the hip-hop community, and his new "Groovy People" EP. By Angus Walker August 23, 2016
Original Content Top 10: Rappers Bodied On Their Own Shit Taking a look at rappers who were bested on their own beat. By hnhh July 04, 2014
Reviews Review: Young Money's "Young Money: Rise Of An Empire" Young Money's latest collaboration album, "Rise Of An Empire", features labelmates who've skirted success over the years. Unfortunately, the new album doesn't hint they will ever achieve it. By Brian Josephs March 13, 2014
Original Content Must-Hear Instrumental Hip Hop Albums We take a look at some instrumental hip-hop albums you should add to your collection. By Chris Tart May 23, 2015
Reviews "Us" Decoded: Hidden Meanings & Messages In Jordan Peele's Blockbuster Laden with references, symbolism and easter eggs, here's our guide to understanding Jordan Peele's "Us." By Robert Blair March 25, 2019