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Original Content Breakout Artists Of 2014 Here are 15 artists who broke out in big ways this year. By Patrick Lyons December 15, 2014
Reviews Review: Sir Michael Rocks "BANCO" On BANCO, Sir Michael Rocks is still finding his way to separate himself, both from the Cool Kids' sound, and to some degree, former versions of himself. By Kahron Spearman August 02, 2014
Profiles Meet Nez & Rio: The Producers Talk A$AP Rocky's "Pretty Flacko 2" We talk with duo Nez & Rio about their production on A$AP Rocky's highly anticipated "Pretty Flacko 2," among other things. By Rose Lilah November 11, 2014
Original Content Remix Fix: Grandtheft's Remix Of T.I.'s "No Mediocre" Today we highlight Grandtheft's recent twerk mix of Tip's "No Mediocre" single with Iggy Azalea. By Mike De Leon October 14, 2014
Reviews Review: PARTYNEXTDOOR "PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO" "PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO" proves to be a continuation of the first installment for PARTYNEXTDOOR, as he displays more quality production and an endless amount of all-consuming lust. By Kahron Spearman August 01, 2014
Original Content Top 10: Pusha T Tracks For this week's Top 10, we take a look at Pusha T's best solo work. Yeuck. By hnhh November 10, 2014
Original Content 10 Essential Joey Bada$$ Tracks Joey Bada$$ is one of the most exciting characters in hip-hop. A youthful attitude and a respect for the classics puts Joey Bada$$ at the top of the hip-hop game, so let's take a look at his most essential tracks. By Chris Tart November 08, 2014
Profiles Behind The Beat: Rising Producer Sango HNHH's new series "Behind The Beat" profiles unique producers that are looking to change the soundscape. By Angus Walker October 24, 2014
Reviews Review: Theophilus London's "Vibes" Theophilus London's sophomore album is the good 'Vibes,' both on the surface and when you dig a little deeper. By Chris Tart November 06, 2014
Reviews Review: Cozz's "Cozz & Effect" Cozz's debut album "Cozz & Effect" proves the sky is the limit for the young-LA artist. By Mike Philson October 10, 2014
Original Content It's Yo Birthday: Waka Flocka's Top 21 Tracks We celebrate the birthday of Waka Flocka Flame as we take a look back at some of his greatest tracks. By Nikita Rathod May 31, 2014
Reviews Review: Childish Gambino's "STN MTN / Kauai EP" On "STN MTN," Glover enlists DJ Drama to create an ode to a long-gone version of Atlanta, using some of the forgotten nuances and motifs. "Kauai EP" represents a present, based on discovery and 'blunt' reflection. Using visions of a pleasant past and colorful present, Donald Glover and Childish Gambino have finally fused together. By Kahron Spearman October 09, 2014