Matt Aceto
<b>Contributor</b>
Matt is a young writer/entrepreneur, with dreams of becoming the industry's premier hip-hop journalist. His passion for rap music intensified after hearing Lil Wayne's classic 2009 mixtape, No Ceilings. A pensive thinker, Matt is not only attentive to the music, but concerned with hip-hop culture as a whole. His favorite sub-genres of hip-hop include Atlanta "trap" and Chicago "drill".
Original ContentSilly Sosa: 14 Projects Chief Keef Still Hasn't Released"Peacocks, Peacoats, Flavor & Paper" isn't the only Chief Keef project we're waiting for.ByMatt Aceto24.8K Views
Original ContentThe 10 Most Badazz Lyrics From Boosie's "Touch Down 2 Cause Hell"ByMatt Aceto13.7K Views
Original ContentSoulja No Swiping: 6 Times Soulja Boy Stole Another Rapper's FlowA brief history of Soulja Boy's swagger-jacking.ByMatt Aceto37.6K Views
Original ContentCodeine Crazy: The Top 10 Lean-Inspired Rap SongsEverything is purple.ByMatt Aceto174.1K Views
Original ContentMost Anticipated Albums Of 2015The top 11 albums we're looking forward to this year.ByMatt Aceto73.6K Views
Original ContentMost Disappointing Projects Of 2014To continue our #HOTNEW14 series, we’re counting down the 10 most disappointing projects of the year. ByMatt Aceto46.8K Views
Original ContentMastermind Vs. Hood BillionaireBreaking down the pros and cons of Rick Ross' two releases in 2014.ByMatt Aceto87 Views
Original ContentTop 10 Chicago Drill SongsWhile we await new albums from Lil Durk and Chief Keef respectively, we break down the most essential drill records.ByMatt Aceto706 Views
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Original ContentWhose Side Are You On? "Drake Vs. Lil Wayne" Concert RecapThe ultimate showdown.ByMatt Aceto35.4K Views
Original ContentSportsCenter Anchors Who Love Hip-HopUrban entertainment at its finest.ByMatt Aceto89 Views
Original Content10 Independent Rap Labels On The RiseIndependent labels are taking over the game, and we're here to highlight a selection of them.ByMatt Aceto202 Views
Original ContentWelcome To TRAPLANTAAtlanta is home of hip-hop's most exciting sub-genre: Trap. ByMatt Aceto113 Views
ReviewsReview: Future's "Honest"It took a long time for Future to get out his album, but ultimately "Honest" was worth the wait.ByMatt Aceto37.4K Views
ReviewsReview: August Alsina's "Testimony""Testimony" is a riveting, authentic debut from the Def Jam signee August Alsina.ByMatt Aceto36.9K Views
Original ContentStay Sober: Rappers Who Don't Smoke Or DrinkFind out which rappers abstain from drug usage of any sort.ByMatt Aceto695.9K Views
Original ContentYoung Money/Cash Money: The Complete Current RosterA infographic providing a complete breakdown of artists currently signed to YMCMB. ByMatt Aceto1015 Views
Original ContentAuto-Tune: Hip-Hop's RejuvenationAn editorial offering up the stance that Auto-Tune did not kill hip-hop, rather, it brought new life into the genre.ByMatt Aceto10.7K Views
Original ContentTop Music Videos Of FebruaryA review of the top music videos of the month.ByMatt Aceto6.8K Views
ReviewsReview: Curren$y's "The Drive In Theatre"Curren$y delivers a cool, refreshing mixtape with "The Drive In Theatre", which is yet another to add to his ever-expanding catalogue.ByMatt Aceto19.8K Views
Original ContentThe TDE Timeline: A Magnified Look At Top Dawg's Rise To The TopHotNewHipHop provides you with a magnified look at Top Dawg Entertainment's come-up.ByMatt Aceto324 Views
Original ContentBest Rapper Ad-Libs Currently In The GameWho's got the best ad-lib in the game? HotNewHipHop takes a look.ByMatt Aceto236 Views
ReviewsReview: French Montana's "Coke Boys 4"The new "Coke Boys 4" mixtape is somewhat lackluster, although filled with features and notable production, it could have been better.ByMatt Aceto1446 Views
ReviewsReview: Gucci Mane’s "The State Vs. Radric Davis II""The State Vs. Radric Davis II" is a flawed yet fulfilling trap album from the iciest rapper, Gucci Mane.ByMatt Aceto31.5K Views
Original ContentHottest Singles Of 2013HotNewHipHop counts down the 50 Hottest Singles from the past year.ByMatt Aceto212 Views
ReviewsReview: Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip's "The Abstract & The Dragon"Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes revive the boom bap era with "The Abstract & The Dragon".
ByMatt Aceto2.2K Views
ReviewsReview: Yo Gotti's "I Am"A robust mix of trap & soul.ByMatt Aceto2.5K Views
Original ContentTalk Yo Shit Kanye: The "Yeezus" ExperienceWe give you a break-down of what it's like at Kanye West's "Yeezus" Tour, an event that all hip-hop fans deserve to attend.ByMatt Aceto170 Views
ReviewsReview: Jhene Aiko's "Sail Out"Jhene Aiko continues to amaze.ByMatt Aceto1.8K Views
Original Content25 Clever Lines From Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter" SeriesWe compile 25 Weezy F lines from "Tha Carter" series which remind us why Wayne is the metaphor king.ByMatt Aceto277.5K Views
Original ContentIn The A: The Changing Faces Of Atlanta Hip-HopWe take a brief look at Atlanta's affinity with hip-hop, and how the music has evolved over the years.
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ReviewsReview: Chief Keef's "Almighty So"Basically another Bang Pt. 2 ...ByMatt Aceto6.6K Views
Original Content8 Iconic Hip-Hop ToursTake a look at some of the most unforgettable hip hop tours of all time.ByMatt Aceto262 Views
ReviewsReview: MMG's "Self Made Vol. 3"There are no surprises on MMG's "Self Made 3" album, just the music you would expect.ByMatt Aceto19.0K Views
ReviewsReview: Gucci Mane's "Diary of a Trap God"All controversy aside, Gucci Mane delivers a banging mixtape.ByMatt Aceto2.0K Views
Original ContentToronto Sounds: A Look At The Relationship Between Drake & The WeekndWe reflect on Drake and The Weeknd's connection, and how they've impacted each other's careers.ByMatt Aceto118.3K Views
ReviewsReview: Lil Wayne's "Dedication 5"With "Dedication 5," Lil Tunechi is back on the right track. ByMatt Aceto4.7K Views
ReviewsReview: Trinidad James' "10 Pc. Mild"Turn down for what? The "All Gold Everything" rapper proves he isn't done shining. ByMatt Aceto23.3K Views
ReviewsReview: Chief Keef's "Bang Pt. 2"At last, "Bang Pt. 2" has arrived. Unfortunately, it wasn't worth the wait. ByMatt Aceto3.3K Views
ReviewsReview: Soulja Boy's "Life After Fame"King Soulja’s latest project comes at the end of July with booming beats, lousy lyrics, and many unanswered questions. ByMatt Aceto27.8K Views
ReviewsReview: Rich Gang's "Rich Gang"Reloaded and richer: the Cash Money Billionaires return with their first compilation album since 2009. ByMatt Aceto6.0K Views
ReviewsReview: Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House 2"The newest member of Taylor Gang releases a mixtape stuffed with features, 808s and Dolla $igns. ByMatt Aceto13.7K Views
ReviewsReview: Machine Gun Kelly's "Black Flag"After much anticipation, MGK returns from the shadows with his new "Black Flag" mixtape. ByMatt Aceto6.0K Views