Singled Out

"I Don't Wanna Teach These Girls To Put Their P**sy On The Floor"

May 22, 2012 12:40 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul breaks down his new Kokoe-featured "Wild'N" record, Mississippi spitter David Banner gives us an in depth look at the Sex, Drugs and Video Games track, "Malcolm X."]

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"This Particular Record I've Had Ever Since 2008"

May 22, 2012 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Teedra Moses gave the scoop on "Another LuvR," Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul breaks down his new Kokoe-featured "Wild'N" record.]

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"I Had A Tribe Called Quest Loop That I Really Loved"

May 15, 2012 1:59 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After N.O.R.E. broke down his Wale-assisted "Get Her" anthem, Maybach Music singer Teedra Moses shares her love of A Tribe Called Quest and discusses the track, "Another LuvR" remix with Wale]

Continue reading "I Had A Tribe Called Quest Loop That I Really Loved".

"I Waited Two To Three Years For The Perfect Record For Me & Wale To Get On"

May 15, 2012 12:15 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Sound M.O.B's Pyro and Ryu poured out "Drank In My Cup," N.O.R.E. breaks down his Wale-assisted "Get Her" anthem.]

Continue reading "I Waited Two To Three Years For The Perfect Record For Me & Wale To Get On".

"When We Made 'Drank in My Cup,' We Were Really Under Pressure"

May 8, 2012 5:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After West Coast rapper Mann wakes up with "4 A.M.," Pyro and Ryu of Sound M.O.B. share their story behind the production of the Kirko Bangz track "Drank in My Cup" and its remix featuring 2 Chainz and Juelz Santana.]

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"When I Heard 'Camel Toe With No Hair,' I said: Check Please!"

May 8, 2012 2:30 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Mann decoded his new track "4 A.M.," R&B crooner Tank discusses how his latest remix with Atlantic Records labelmate T.I. came about.]

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"This Is One Of The Craziest Records I've Ever Done"

May 8, 2012 12:15 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Cy Fyre analyzed his new "I'm On 2.0" anthem, West Coast rapper Mann wakes up with "4 A.M."]

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"I Realize that [He] Picks The Beats That I Don't Necessarily Expect Him To Pick..."

May 1, 2012 5:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Mystikal explained the familiar feeling he got while creating "Original," Producer Cy Fyre chops it up before the video release of the Trae the Truth song "I'm On 2.0"]

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"I Remember When Baby Told Me What The Title Was ..."

May 1, 2012 12:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Big KRIT sat in during a Def Jam conference to discuss his debut album and his special collaboration with B.B. King, Mystikal explains the familiar feeling he got while creating "Original."]

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"B.B. King Is Featured On My Album"

May 1, 2012 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Roscoe Dash chops it up about his latest track with Def Jam rapper 2 Chainz, Big KRIT sat in during a Def Jam conference to discuss his debut album and his special collaboration with B.B. King]

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"I Just Put Out A Record A Few Weeks Ago With 2 Chainz"

April 24, 2012 12:45 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After rapper/beatmaker Kovas decodes his new "The Stick Up," Roscoe Dash chops it up about his latest track with Def Jam rapper 2 Chainz]

Continue reading "I Just Put Out A Record A Few Weeks Ago With 2 Chainz".

"It's Like The Song Was Meant For Me & Young Jeezy"

April 24, 2012 12:10 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Kovas decoded his "The Stick Up" track, Warren G explains how the new "Leave You Alone" remix came together.]

Continue reading "It's Like The Song Was Meant For Me & Young Jeezy".

"There's Actually Footage Of Me & Andy Milonakis Recording In A Hotel Room"

April 17, 2012 2:30 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After producer E-Train broked down his Keith Murray-assisted "Talk Sh*t" anthem, rapper/beatmaker Kovas decodes his new "The Stick Up."]

Continue reading "There's Actually Footage Of Me & Andy Milonakis Recording In A Hotel Room".

"50 [Cent] Found That Record, That Wasn't Even One I Presented To Him"

April 17, 2012 12:50 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After producer E-Train reveals how he managed to get Keith Murray on the new "Talk Sh*t" anthem, G-Unit spitter Precious Paris discusses her latest track alongside 50 Cent.]

Continue reading "50 [Cent] Found That Record, That Wasn't Even One I Presented To Him".

"Eventually Keith Murray Picked One He Liked & It Turned Out To Be A Prettty Raw Track"

April 17, 2012 12:15 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Obie Trice broke down his Eminem-assisted "Richard" track, producer E-Train reveals how he managed to get Keith Murray on the new "Talk Sh*t" anthem.]

Continue reading "Eventually Keith Murray Picked One He Liked & It Turned Out To Be A Prettty Raw Track".

"They Always Called Me Eminem's Protege"

April 10, 2012 3:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs unrolls his new single, "Snap Ya Neck Back," Detroit spitter Obie Trice breaks down his most recent collaboration with longtime friend and partner in rhyme, Eminem.]

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"A Lot Of People Don't Know Him Out Here, But In Europe He's Jay-Z"

April 10, 2012 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After League of Extraordinary Gz discussed their "Next Level" anthem, Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs unrolls his new single, "Snap Ya Neck Back."]

Continue reading "A Lot Of People Don't Know Him Out Here, But In Europe He's Jay-Z".

"Alotta The Houston Sound Back In The 90's Was Made By Austin Producers"

April 3, 2012 5:50 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After rap newcomer Driicky Graham discusses his new track "Snapbacks and Tattoos," a few members of the emerging Austin group League of Extraordinary Gz discuss taking their music to the "Next Level" in the weeks following SXSW.]

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"My Music Is Geared Toward The Women"

April 3, 2012 3:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Myko broke down his new "Okay, Okay" anthem, 112's Q. Parker descrambles "Show You How."]

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"The Ladies Are Even Going Hard With The Snapbacks & Tattoos Nowadays"

April 3, 2012 1:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After singer Myko breaks down his new Future-assisted "Okay, Okay" anthem, rap newcomer Driicky Graham discusses his new track "Snapbacks and Tattoos."]

Continue reading "The Ladies Are Even Going Hard With The Snapbacks & Tattoos Nowadays".

"The Record Is Such A Great Fit. Future Laid His Verse Down In Less Than 10 Minutes"

April 3, 2012 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After David Banner explained the new "Believe," singer Myko breaks down his new Future-assisted "Okay, Okay" anthem.]

Continue reading "The Record Is Such A Great Fit. Future Laid His Verse Down In Less Than 10 Minutes".

"For This Video, We Actually Went To Big K.R.I.T.'s Block"

March 27, 2012 4:45 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After OutKast affiliate, Sleepy Brown, undressed his new "We Run The Night," single, Mississippi spitter David Banner explains his new single which features Big K.R.I.T]

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"We Run The Night": "You Think Of The Night Time In Las Vegas"

March 27, 2012 12:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Jerry Wonda broke down Akon and French Montana's "Hurt Somebody" record, OutKast affiliate, Sleepy Brown, undresses his new "We Run The Night" single.]

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"Hurt Somebody": "Akon & French Montana Bodies The Record"

March 27, 2012 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Planet Asia dissected his new "F*ck Rappers" record, Jerry Wonda breaks down Akon and French Montana's "Hurt Somebody" record.]

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"F*ck Rappers": "No Disrespect, But I Meet Too Many Wack Rappers. Too Many Guys Trying To Rhyme"

March 20, 2012 12:16 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Gensu Dean explained how his Large Professor-assisted "Forever" came together, rap veteran Planet Asia explores his new hard-hitting "F*ck Rappers" record.]

Continue reading "F*ck Rappers": "No Disrespect, But I Meet Too Many Wack Rappers. Too Many Guys Trying To Rhyme".

"Interlude": "I Got Alotta Favorite Rappers On That 'Carter IV' Beat. Nas Is One"

March 13, 2012 3:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at a how record came together. After Gensu Dean explained the Large Professor assisted track "Forever", Tech N9ne reflects on his "Interlude" verse off of Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV.]

Continue reading "Interlude": "I Got Alotta Favorite Rappers On That 'Carter IV' Beat. Nas Is One".

"Forever": "This Is A Guy In High School Who I Inspired To Be. This Is Somebody I Dreamed Of..."

March 13, 2012 12:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Lee Bannon deciphered his single "Search & Destroy," producer Gensu Dean explains how his Large Professor-assisted "Forever" came together.]

Continue reading "Forever": "This Is A Guy In High School Who I Inspired To Be. This Is Somebody I Dreamed Of...".

"Search & Destroy": "Besides Being Connected To Him By My Ex-Girl, We're Both Students Of Alchemist"

March 13, 2012 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot record each week and offers a unique look at the track in Singled Out. After Too Short broke down the science behind his "Trying To Come Up" joint, producer Lee Bannon deciphers how his Chuck Inglish-assisted "Search & Destroy" came together.]

Continue reading "Search & Destroy": "Besides Being Connected To Him By My Ex-Girl, We're Both Students Of Alchemist".

"Initially The Track Had Talib Kweli On It But For A Couple Minor Reasons, We Had To..."

March 6, 2012 12:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Killer Mike spilled the details on "Big Beast," hip-hop veteran Too Short breaks down the science behind his "Trying To Come Up" record.]

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"I Sent The Record To Bun B, He Shredded It. I Sent It To T.I., He Shredded It"

March 6, 2012 12:10 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Schoolboy Q discussed his A$AP Rocky-assisted "Hands On The Wheel," Atlanta rapper Killer Mike spills the details on "Big Beast."]

Continue reading "I Sent The Record To Bun B, He Shredded It. I Sent It To T.I., He Shredded It".

"Making Songs Like 'Hands on the Wheel' Is Real Easy"

February 28, 2012 11:55 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Memphis rapper Don Trip explains his new "Human" anthem, West Coast rhymer Schoolboy Q discusses his work with Harlem's ASAP Rocky.]


Continue reading "Making Songs Like 'Hands on the Wheel' Is Real Easy".

"I Come From The Trap, I Ain't Shunning It & Acting Like That's Not Where I Come From"

February 28, 2012 12:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After "Love & Hip Hop" star Somaya Reece gave the scoop on "Classy Girl," Memphis rapper Don Trip explains his new "Human" anthem.]

Continue reading "I Come From The Trap, I Ain't Shunning It & Acting Like That's Not Where I Come From".

"I Came Up W/ 'Classy Girl' Because It's A Term Girls Use But Don't Really Follow Through W/ It"

February 28, 2012 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Bad Boy artist Los explained his DMX-assisted "Make You Proud" last week, "Love & Hip Hop" star Somaya Reece breaks down her new "Classy Girl" music video.]

Continue reading "I Came Up W/ 'Classy Girl' Because It's A Term Girls Use But Don't Really Follow Through W/ It".

"My Track Was Kinda Like The Reintroduction To Vintage DMX"

February 21, 2012 4:30 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Arkatech Beatz's Jugrnaut gave the scoop on how Alley Boy's "Ain't Loyal" anthem came together, Bad Boy artist Los explains how he got DMX to be a part of his track, "Make You Proud."]

Continue reading "My Track Was Kinda Like The Reintroduction To Vintage DMX".

"It's Him Talking About People That Are Fake & Not Real, People Who Are Your Friends But They're Snitching"

February 21, 2012 11:51 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Young Chris discussed how he got invited to Meek Mill's "House Party," Arkatech Beatz's Jugrnaut gives the scoop on how Alley Boy's "Ain't Loyal" anthem came together.]

Continue reading "It's Him Talking About People That Are Fake & Not Real, People Who Are Your Friends But They're Snitching".

"Shooting This Video Was Crazy ... We Really Made It Into A Party"

February 14, 2012 3:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Brick Squad Monopoly member Frenchie breaks down his latest track, "Doubt Me", Young Chris discusses how he got invited to Meek Mill's "House Party."]

Continue reading "Shooting This Video Was Crazy ... We Really Made It Into A Party".

"People Never Thought That I Would Be Able To Make It"

February 14, 2012 12:10 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Maino discussed his "Cream" remix track last week, Brick Squad Monopoly member Frenchie breaks down his latest track, "Doubt Me".]

Continue reading "People Never Thought That I Would Be Able To Make It".

"Puttin' Meek & T.I. On It Gives People A Bit Of Everything"

February 7, 2012 9:35 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After R&B newcomer CJ Hilton explained his "Cold Summer.," Maino discusses his track featuring T.I. and Meek Mill.]

Continue reading "Puttin' Meek & T.I. On It Gives People A Bit Of Everything".

"Nowadays It Can Seem Like We're Missing That Real Soul Music"

February 7, 2012 5:24 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Capital Punishment contributing producer Mike "Trauma" D reflects on crafting the album's title track, R&B newcomer CJ Hilton explains his "Cold Summer."]

Continue reading "Nowadays It Can Seem Like We're Missing That Real Soul Music".

"We Must Have Had To Lay That Record Down For Big Pun At Least 3-4 Times"

February 7, 2012 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. In honor of today marking the 12th anniversary of the late Big Pun's passing, Capital Punishment contributing producer Mike "Trauma" D reflects on crafting the album's title track.]

Continue reading "We Must Have Had To Lay That Record Down For Big Pun At Least 3-4 Times".

"It Was Reminiscent Of Me Standing On The Block, Selling Drugs"

January 31, 2012 12:25 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Jeezy's artist 2Eleven gave us the info on one of his latest tracks, Pill explains the track "New Clothes, New Shoes" off his upcoming mixtape, The Epidemic.]

Continue reading "It Was Reminiscent Of Me Standing On The Block, Selling Drugs".

"I Remember I Played The Song Over At Dr. Dre Studio"

January 24, 2012 5:59 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After underground Houston artist Uzoy (pronounced "Uzi") discusses her track "Fast Foward," Jeezy's artist 2Eleven gives us the info on one of his latest tracks.]

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"It's A Mixtape, But It Sounds Like An Album"

January 24, 2012 1:18 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Yo Gotti got to the bottom of his Rick Ross-assisted anthem "Harder," underground Houston artist Uzoy (pronounced "Uzi") discusses her track "Fast Foward."]

Continue reading "It's A Mixtape, But It Sounds Like An Album".

"I Remember Recording This Record In Memphis & Then I Sent It To Rick Ross"

January 24, 2012 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Dancehall star Cham discussed the success of "Wine" last week, Yo Gotti gets to the bottom of his Rick Ross-assisted anthem, "Harder."]

Continue reading "I Remember Recording This Record In Memphis & Then I Sent It To Rick Ross".

"I Started Out With The Hottest Song In Dancehall"

January 17, 2012 5:45 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After NY rapper Mysonne dissected his "Scattered Thoughts," Dancehall star Cham discusses the success of his song "Wine."]

Continue reading "I Started Out With The Hottest Song In Dancehall".

"The First Year Of My Incarceration, My Mind Was So Scattered"

January 17, 2012 12:46 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After West Coast rapper Roc C styled up his new "Styllions" record, NY rapper Mysonne dissects his "Scattered Thoughts."]

Continue reading "The First Year Of My Incarceration, My Mind Was So Scattered".

"I Got Big Pooh, Madlib & Blu All On The Same Record"

January 17, 2012 12:00 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Houston rap newcomer Marcus Manchild gave us the scoop on his "We Wrong" anthem, West Coast rapper Roc C styles up his new "Styllions" record.]

Continue reading "I Got Big Pooh, Madlib & Blu All On The Same Record".

"We're Giving People That Picture Of, 'D*mn A Girl Can Be That Dirty?'"

January 10, 2012 5:45 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After hip-hop pioneers Dres & Jarobi explained why listeners should "Pardon The Interruption", Houston rapper Marcus Manchild explores the concept behind the Slim Thug-featured track, "We Wrong".]

Continue reading "We're Giving People That Picture Of, 'D*mn A Girl Can Be That Dirty?'" .

"It Happened So Organically That Q-Tip Heard It & Said We Should Be A Group"

January 10, 2012 12:50 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Cavie revealed how he got T.I and the late Pimp C on "P.I.M.P.", Evitan's Dres explains how his and fellow hip-hop veteran Jarobi's "P.T.I. (Occupy Wall Street)" came into existence.]

Continue reading "It Happened So Organically That Q-Tip Heard It & Said We Should Be A Group".

"I Played Some Joints For Pimp C & He Instantly Said, 'Yo, I'm F*cking W/ You'"

January 10, 2012 12:10 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After MC Gliffics put readers onto "Burgundy Walls", producer Cavie spills the beans on getting the late Pimp C, T.I. and Too Short on their new "P.I.M.P." record.]

Continue reading "I Played Some Joints For Pimp C & He Instantly Said, 'Yo, I'm F*cking W/ You'".

"This Is A J. Dilla Beat That Was From One Of His Beat Tapes"

January 3, 2012 4:50 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After King Louie and John Monopoly explains the Chicago spitter is "Too Cool,"  Brooklyn MC Gliffics tells readers why they ought to keep an eye on the "Burgundy Walls."]

Continue reading "This Is A J. Dilla Beat That Was From One Of His Beat Tapes".

"We Reached Out To 2 Chainz & He Jumped On It & Red Cafe Reached Out To Me"

January 3, 2012 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Diddy Dirty Money's Dawn gives her heart to the music with the track "Save Me from You", King Louie and Lawless Inc. leader John Monopoly explains why the Chicago spitter is "Too Cool".]

Continue reading "We Reached Out To 2 Chainz & He Jumped On It & Red Cafe Reached Out To Me".

"It Has A Lot Of Wordplay & It's Really Well Done Lyrically"

December 27, 2011 5:45 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Mistah Fab tells gives it up for Oakland on the track "Probably the Greatest", Diddy Dirty Money's Dawn gives her heart to the music with the track "Save Me from You.]

Continue reading "It Has A Lot Of Wordplay & It's Really Well Done Lyrically".

"To Get A Quotable On A Song With Jadakiss & Noreaga Was That Much Better"

December 27, 2011 1:10 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. The Pharcyde's SlimKid3 breaks down his new "Another Day, Another Dollar," Mistah Fab explains what it takes to be the greatest.]

Continue reading "To Get A Quotable On A Song With Jadakiss & Noreaga Was That Much Better".

"No Matter How Hard This Person F*cked Me Over Monetarily, I've Still Got..."

December 27, 2011 12:10 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After the Bay's Mistah Fab asked "Who the F*ck is This" last week, The Pharcyde's SlimKid3 breaks down his new "Another Day, Another Dollar" record.]

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"Motherf*ckas Be [Online] Like, 'F*ck You. You A B*tch A** Nigga.' ... I Will See You."

December 20, 2011 3:03 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After , Brick Squad rapper Waka Flocka Flame breaks down his song, "Round of Applause," featuring Drake, Bay area rapper Mistah Fab poses the question, "Who the F*ck is This".]

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"I F*ck W/ Drake & I Told Him, 'Yo, That New Sh*t You Got Out, That Sh*t Hard.'"

December 20, 2011 12:05 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Texas rapper Spark Dawg tells us why he chose to address one of Harlem's up-and-coming spitters, Brick Squad rapper Waka Flocka Flame breaks down his song, "Round of Applause," featuring Drake.]

Continue reading "I F*ck W/ Drake & I Told Him, 'Yo, That New Sh*t You Got Out, That Sh*t Hard.'".

"We Played Him Some Records & One Record Jay-Z [Came] Up A Week Or Two Before To Pick Up"

December 20, 2011 12:00 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Texas rapper Spark Dawg told us why he chose to pen an "Open Letter to A$AP Rocky", producer Sak Pase unveils the story behind Busta Rhymes and Chris Brown's "Why Stop Now" anthem.]

Continue reading "We Played Him Some Records & One Record Jay-Z [Came] Up A Week Or Two Before To Pick Up".

"A$AP [Rocky] Is Actually From New York But He's Rappin' As If He's A Texas Artist"

December 13, 2011 3:25 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Atlanta artist Roscoe Dash explains why his parties always lead to a "Good Good Night", Texas rapper Spark Dawg tells us why he chose to address one of Harlem's up-and-coming spitters.]

Continue reading "A$AP [Rocky] Is Actually From New York But He's Rappin' As If He's A Texas Artist".

"I've Been A Fan Of Kane Beatz Since He's Been Working W/ Lupe Fiasco & Lil Wayne"

December 13, 2011 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After West Coast rap veteran Ras Kass diffuses his "Holes In The Ozone" banger, Atlanta artist Roscoe Dash explains why his parties always lead to a "Good Good Night".]

Continue reading "I've Been A Fan Of Kane Beatz Since He's Been Working W/ Lupe Fiasco & Lil Wayne".

"The Holes In The Ozone Is Pretty Much The State Of Hip-Hop"

December 6, 2011 10:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Slim Thug put on for his city with the new "Houston" anthem, West Coast rap veteran Ras Kass diffuses his "Holes In The Ozone" banger.]

Continue reading "The Holes In The Ozone Is Pretty Much The State Of Hip-Hop" .

"Some People Had Negative Things To Say, [Comparing] Me To J. Cole..."

December 6, 2011 5:05 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Bad Boy spitter Red Cafe explains why he chose to get "Fly", young rhymer Gliffics gives listeners something to think about.]

Continue reading "Some People Had Negative Things To Say, [Comparing] Me To J. Cole...".

"I Called Rick Ross And Said, 'I Need You To Go Ahead And Be A Part Of This Record...'"

December 6, 2011 11:45 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Slim Thug broke down how he recruited Paul Wall & Chamillionaire to put on for "Houston", Bad Boy spitter Red Cafe explains why he chose to get "Fly".]

Continue reading "I Called Rick Ross And Said, 'I Need You To Go Ahead And Be A Part Of This Record...'" .

"We Put The Beat Together & Stole The Sample From Fox's Football Intro"

December 6, 2011 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After New Jersey MC Hasan Salaam explained the power of music via his "Musical Chairs" track last week, Texas rapper Slim Thug puts on for his city with the new "Houston" anthem.]

Continue reading "We Put The Beat Together & Stole The Sample From Fox's Football Intro".

"The First Thing [The Beat] Made Me Think Of Is The Shawshank Redemption"

November 29, 2011 7:05 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Chicago newcomer Rockie Fresh describes his "Breakthrough" with Houston spitter Chamillionaire, New Jersey MC Hasan Salaam explains the power of music with his new track, "Musical Chairs".]

Continue reading "The First Thing [The Beat] Made Me Think Of Is The Shawshank Redemption".

"I Told Chamillionaire That I Wanted [To Work] W/ Him, Something Really Unexpected"

November 29, 2011 4:25 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After former Diddy-Dirty Money artist Kaleena explained what makes her "Go To Work", Chicago newcomer Rockie Fresh describes his hip-hop "Breakthrough" and collaborating with Houston spitter Chamillionaire.]

Continue reading "I Told Chamillionaire That I Wanted [To Work] W/ Him, Something Really Unexpected".

"Life After Diddy-Dirty Money Has Been Like Waking Up And Smelling The Roses"

November 29, 2011 1:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After West Coast rapper Locksmith gets down to the "Bottom" of things, Diddy Dirty Money artist Kalenna explains how the money never stops flowing if you're willing to work.]

Continue reading "Life After Diddy-Dirty Money Has Been Like Waking Up And Smelling The Roses".

"This Is One Of The Beats [Ski Beatz] Was Making On The Spot"

November 29, 2011 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Rich Hil hashed up the inspiration behind "Light Up," West Coast rapper Locksmith gets down to the "Bottom" of things.]

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"'Support Your Local Drug Dealer' Is Definitely Going To Answer Questions About Me""

November 22, 2011 5:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After BX spitter Denzil Porter explained the inspiration behind "Kanye West", Rich Hil hashes up the inspiration behind one of his latest tracks, titled "Light Up".]

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"Kanye West Was Inspired By New York City"

November 22, 2011 3:35 PM

[SOHH hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After renowned singer Betty White dishes out the goods on her Lil Wayne-featured "Grapes On A Vine" record, BX newcomer Denzil Porter serves a toast on his track, "Kanye West".]

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"I Heard Rick Ross Was Supposed To Be On It But I Never Really Heard His Voice"

November 22, 2011 12:40 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After renowned singer Betty White dished out the goods on her Lil Wayne-featured "Grapes On A Vine" record, Ken Lewis talks mixing Drake's "Lord Knows" hit.]

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"It Had To Do W/ What The Subject Matter Was & It Was Death Of A Loved One"

November 22, 2011 12:15 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Juvenile explained the true definition of "Power" last week, renowned singer Betty White dishes out the goods on her Lil Wayne-featured "Grapes On A Vine" record.]

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"The Song Is All About Power"

November 15, 2011 6:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Watch the Throne contributor Ken Lewis decodes the new Rick Ross "I Love My B*tches" record, Juvenile explains the true definition of "Power".]

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"There Was A Ton Of Work Done W/ This Just Blaze & Rick Ross Record"

November 15, 2011 4:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After producer Cavie revealed how N.O.R.E. and DMX's "Electrolytes" remix came together, Watch the Throne contributor Ken Lewis decodes the new Rick Ross "I Love My B*tches" record.]

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"When [Nicki Minaj] Came On The Set I Was Like, 'Man She Fine As Sh*t'"

November 15, 2011 1:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After New York rapper The Kid Daytona explains why "God Is Good", G.O.O.D. Music MC Big Sean tells why he asked Nicki Minaj to "Dance".]

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"He Got This Look In His Face Like, 'Yo, You Did This For DMX!?'"

November 15, 2011 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Rapper Big Pooh put us on to "Make It Thru" last week, producer Cavie explains how he managed to get DMX, N.O.R.E. and Macy Gray on the "Electrolytes" remix.]

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"The Ills Of The World Are A Subject That People Avoid Talking About"

November 10, 2011 8:15 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After New York rapper The Kid Daytona explains why "God Is Good", ex-Little Brother MC Big Pooh talks about his new song "Make it Thru".]

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"Statik Selektah Said [To Me], 'I Sent You A Beat From My iPhone, Check It Out' "

November 8, 2011 12:15 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After CTE spitter Freddie Gibbs explained his Young Jeezy-featured "2's & Fews" record, New York rapper The Kid Daytona explains why "God Is Good".]

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"It's Definitely A Change-Up & Something Different For Young Jeezy"

November 1, 2011 5:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After new G-Unit signee Genasis breaks down his single "Jackie Chain", CTE spitter Freddie Gibbs explains why he and Jeezy decided to clique up for the track "2's & Fews".]

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"He Heard [It] & Was Like, 'Man I Wanna Get On That Motherf*ker'"

November 1, 2011 12:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After Georgia artist Future explains how T.I. became part of his "Magic", new G-Unit signee Genasis breaks down his single "Jackie Chain" featuring Dorrough.]

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"T.I. Said, 'Whatever The Hottest Song Is, I Wanna Get On It'!"

October 25, 2011 5:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After Boston's Termanology speaks on taking Sean Price to "Another Level", Georgia artist Future explains how T.I. became part of his "Magic".]

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"When You Work W/ Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre, You Don't Have Fear"

October 25, 2011 1:20 PM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After Termanology unscrambled his "Another Level" record, Dr. Dre protege Slim the Mobster gets down to the dizzle about his Snoop Dogg-featured joint, "What Goes Up".]

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"Sean Price Really Respected Me For Wanting To Battle Everybody On Tour"

October 25, 2011 10:05 AM

[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After Khrysis detailed the nitty gritty behind Phonte's "Everything Is Falling Down", Boston's Termanology speaks on taking Sean Price to "Another Level".]

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"It Was One Of The First Verses Lil Wayne Did When He Came Home"

October 18, 2011 5:35 PM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After up-and-coming Houston rapper Marcus Manchild explained why listeners need to "Get Low", producer Sef Millz states it firmly for recognition: "I'm About Cream".]

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"Shout Out To Big K.R.I.T., We're Part Of The Smoker's Club Tour"

October 18, 2011 2:50 PM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After The Away Team producer Khrysis dissected the science behind Phonte's "Everything is Falling Down," rap newcomer Marcus Manchild tells readers why it's time to "Get Low".]

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"Working With Phonte Comes From A Long Line Of History"

October 18, 2011 12:10 AM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After The Away Team's Khrysis and Boog share why they chose Talib Kweli and Rapsody to "Set it Off" with, the producer half of the duo dissects the Phonte track "Everything is Falling Down".]

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"I'm Gonna Out-Rap You Motherf*ckas"

October 11, 2011 4:35 PM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After Producer Nitti Beatz and rapper 2 Chainz explain how comedian Mike Epps got everyone together for their "I Hate Myself" collabo, The Away Team's Khysis and Boog share why they chose Talib Kweli and Rapsody to "Set it Off" with.]

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"Mike Epps Is Always Freestyling When I Talk To Him"

October 11, 2011 12:55 PM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After Syleena Johnson gave the scoop on how she got up with Tweet for their "Angry Girl" duet, producer Nitti Beatz and rapper 2 Chainz explain how 2011 BET Hip-Hop Award Show host/comedian Mike Epps got everyone together for his rap song "I Hate Myself".]

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"I Thought, 'Tweet Would Sound So Great On This Song'"

October 11, 2011 12:15 AM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After rapper J-EyE broke down his "This Goes Out" record, R&B diva Syleena Johnson talks about bringing singer Tweet back into the spotlight with their "Angry Girl" collaboration.]

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"Hip-Hop Is All About Representing Where You're From"

October 4, 2011 3:30 PM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After Statik Selektah broke down why he decided to ask Freddie Gibbs and Def Jam MC Big K.R.I.T to "Play the Game", 9th Wonder discusses his role on producing the Phonte track "Life of Kings".]

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"Literally The Whole Place Booed Big K.R.I.T ..."

October 4, 2011 12:25 AM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After Roc Nation artist J. Cole told us why Jay-Z chose to shine on the track, "Mr. Nice Watch" , Statik Selektah explains why he decided to ask Freddie Gibbs and Def Jam MC Big K.R.I.T to "Play the Game".]

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"I Was Like, 'Watch This Be The Song Jay-Z Gets On"

September 27, 2011 4:15 PM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After rap veteran Cormega showed Boricua love to late rapper Big Pun, J. Cole explains why Jay-Z chose to shine on his "Mr. Nice Watch" track.]

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"I Didn't Change My Verse B/C I Didn't Want To Outshine Big Pun's Son"

September 27, 2011 12:10 AM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After actor/singer Jason Weaver spoke on making waves with black music, rap veteran Cormega shows Boricua love to late rapper Big Pun's son on their "Get It In" remix.]

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"Black Music Has Lost A Little Bit Of The Soul That Our Predecessors Used To Bring"

September 20, 2011 3:40 PM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After Roc Nation artist J. Cole informed readers why the single "Work Out" didn't require much work at all, actor/singer Jason Weaver explains why his new music is descended from R&B royalty.]

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"I Made The Beat & Came Up W/ The Hook In The Hotel Room"

September 20, 2011 12:15 AM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After East Coast spitter J-EyE tells listeners why "This Goes Out" to all of those who choose to stand tall, Roc Nation artist J. Cole informs readers on how the single "Work Out" didn't require much work at all.]

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"When You're Speaking The Truth, It's Easier To Write"

September 13, 2011 4:40 PM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After alternative rap group Nappy Roots opened up about the real life inspirations behind "Hey Love", East Coast spitter J-EyE tells listeners why "This Goes Out" to all of those who choose to stand tall.]

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"I Wanted [To Talk] About A Man Being With A Woman Who Ain't Good For Him"

September 13, 2011 12:20 AM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After ATL's Nitti Beatz tells us why the neighborhood is in need of a block party, alternative rap group Nappy Roots opens up about the real life inspirations behind "Hey Love."]

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"For A While, [Music] Was Kinda Gutta ... About Who Had The Most Dope"

September 6, 2011 7:00 PM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After producer Willy Will explained why his beat proved three time's a charm on Lil Wayne's Carter IV LP, ATL's Nitti Beatz tells us why the neighborhood is in need of a block party.]

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"[Lil Wayne] Did This Kind Of Like How He Did Tha Carter"

September 6, 2011 3:35 PM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After Royce Da 5'9 swung circles with his "Merry Go Round" track, Tha Carter IV producer Willy Will talks about having his beat rocked on Lil Wayne's "Intro," "Interlude" and "Outro."]

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"My Life Basically Went From Good, To Bad, To Back Good Again"

September 6, 2011 9:00 AM

[SOHH highlights a single each week and offers a unique look at the song. After SOHH True Grit contest winner #13 Ed. E Ruger tells listeners why "Dummy Disease" is bad for your health, Royce Da 5'9 explains why his track "Merry Go Round" deserves a second spin.]

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