Patrick Lyons
<b>Feature Writer</b>
Ever since he borrowed a copy of "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" from his local library, Patrick's love affair with hip-hop has been on an extended honeymoon phase. He now contributes features to HNHH, hoping to share his knowledge and passion with this site's broad audience.
<strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> André 3000, Danny Brown, Kanye, Weezy, Gucci Mane, Action Bronson, MF DOOM, Ghostface Killah
<strong>Favorite Producers:</strong> Lex Luger, Kanye (again), RZA, Young Chop, Madlib, J Dilla, Hudson Mohawke
ReviewsChief Keef's "Two Zero One Seven" (Review)On "Two Zero One Seven," Chief Keef continues to upend his career in increasingly thrilling ways. ByPatrick Lyons230 Views
SocietyRun The Jewels' "RTJ3" (Review)"RTJ3" is the moment when Killer Mike and El-P's blend of political messages and dick jokes begins to feel slightly awkward.ByPatrick Lyons12.3K Views
Music10 Artists To Watch In 2017Here are ten artists who should be on your radar in 2017. ByPatrick Lyons44.4K Views
MusicTop Tracks: December 26 - January 1Future scoops up the top three spots in the first 2017 edition of Top Tracks. ByPatrick Lyons88 Views
MusicTop Tracks: December 19 - December 25Big Sean notches both the #1 and #2 spots on the last Top Tracks of 2016. ByPatrick Lyons9.3K Views
ReviewsKid Cudi's "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin" (Review)Kid Cudi's "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'" is an improvement on "Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven," but that's not saying much.ByPatrick Lyons39.5K Views
ReviewsGucci Mane's "The Return Of East Atlanta Santa" (Review)After two focused albums, Gucci Mane gets back to his old, inconsistent ways on the uneven "Return Of East Atlanta Santa." ByPatrick Lyons22.9K Views
MusicTop Tracks: December 12 - December 18Gucci Mane gets his first #1 on our Top Tracks list, thanks to Drake.ByPatrick Lyons63 Views
ReviewsJ. Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only" (Review)"4 Your Eyez Only" overcomes an ambitious concept and a couple of awkward moments to stand as J. Cole's best album.ByPatrick Lyons55.7K Views
Original ContentHottest Album Covers Of 2016HNHH's editors pick the 15 best album and mixtape covers of 2016.ByPatrick Lyons14.1K Views
Original ContentHottest 20 Albums Of 2016HotNewHipHop selects our top 20 albums of the year.ByPatrick Lyons41.6K Views
Original ContentTop Tracks: December 5 - December 11YG and Lil Wayne's surprise collab rockets up our Top Tracks list this week.ByPatrick Lyons83 Views
ReviewsChildish Gambino's "Awaken, My Love!" (Review)Donald Glover ditches the rapping, winds up with the best (musical) work of his career.ByPatrick Lyons35.5K Views
Original ContentTop Tracks: November 28 - December 4A pair of big collabs top our charts this week.ByPatrick Lyons67 Views
ReviewsThe Weeknd's "Starboy" (Review)The Weeknd finally sheds his "mysterious" image and makes his best project in five years. ByPatrick Lyons30.3K Views
ReviewsYG's "Red Friday" (Review)YG's "Red Friday" tape is nothing more than a collection of decent "Still Brazy" B-sides. ByPatrick Lyons17.7K Views
Original ContentTop Tracks: November 21 - November 27This week's Top Tracks is dominated by Future's OVO Sound leaks.ByPatrick Lyons97 Views
ReviewsFetty Wap's "Zoovier" (Review)Fetty Wap expands his sound on the uneven-but-enjoyable "Zoovier" tape.ByPatrick Lyons17.5K Views
Original ContentTop Tracks: November 14 - November 20A weeks-old YFN Lucci track tops off a wacky week of Top Tracks. ByPatrick Lyons69 Views
ReviewsA Tribe Called Quest's "We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service" (Review)A Tribe Called Quest returns for a curtain call that's as vital to 2016 as any other hip hop album.ByPatrick Lyons122 Views
Original ContentGucci Mane & Future's Top 5 CollabsIn honor of "Free Bricks 2," we count down Gucci Mane and Future's five best collaborative tracks. ByPatrick Lyons14.3K Views
ReviewsFrench Montana's "MC4" (Review)French Montana's long-awaited "MC4" is a botched release that could have been a decent-to-great album if handled better. ByPatrick Lyons20.6K Views
Original ContentTop Tracks: November 7 - November 13J. Cole's Dreamville/Spillage Village posse cut crowns our Top Tracks this week.ByPatrick Lyons58 Views
ReviewsASAP Mob's "Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" (Review)"Cozy Tapes Vol. 1" is the anti "Lord$ Never Worry" -- a fun, easy listen that doesn't make sacrifices to showcase all of the group's members. ByPatrick Lyons22.9K Views