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  Here’s a Stream of Jhene Aiko’s “Sail Out” EP, Let’s Listen…

  Posted by Lucas Garrison on 11/10/13 |
  Filed under Top Stories, Streams, Jhene Aiko

  If I were to put money on an artist to break out in 2014, I would bet the house on Jhene Aiko. That break out begins now with the RefinedHype stream of her "Sail Out" album featuring Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul and more. See more...

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  Weekly Re-Up: Eminem vs. Hot Stylz, Biebz vs. a Brazilian Hooker &...Boobs

  Posted by Lucas Garrison on 11/08/13 |
  Filed under Humor, Fails of the Week, Weekly Re-Up, General Awesomeness, Fails

  For the past 150 years (rounding up), RefinedHype has been bringing joy and laughter to the dismal day that is Friday with General Awesomeness and Fails Of The Week. See more...

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  This Week in Hype: The Eminen Retirement Plan, DJ Charlie White & More

  Posted by Nathan S. on 11/08/13 |
  Filed under Downloads, Podcasts, This Week in Hype, DJ Charlie White

  This week I talk about Eminem formulating a retirement plan, rappers reaching middle age, and bring on DJ Charlie White to talk about being signed to Justin Timberlake and what he learned about the big league music industry from that experience. See more...

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  Rejoice, DJ Charlie White’s “Antiques” Beat Tape is Here (Listen & Download)

  Posted by Nathan S. on 11/08/13 |
  Filed under Downloads, Mixtapes, Beats, DJ Charlie White, Instrumentals

  DJ Charlie White is a friend of RefinedHype Nation and a producer, so when he came to me with an idea for a new beat tape, I was all over it like Rick Ross on a bucket of Wing Stop.See more...

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  I Challenge You to Find the Eddie Bo Sample on “Run This Town”

  Posted by Nathan S. on 11/07/13 |
  Filed under Jay-Z, Production Breakdown, Rap Nerdery

  When I saw that Jay Z (and company) are currently being sued over allegedly using an uncleared sample in his Grammy winning hit "Run This Town", I had to take a listen. Can you find the sample? See more...

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  RefinedHype Quote Quiz: The Eminem Edition

  Posted by Lucas Garrison on 11/07/13 |
  Filed under Humor, Eminem, Rap Quiz

  Fuck a throwback Thursday! Everybody knows that Thursday is all about RefinedHype Quizzes.See more...

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  From Chance to Tokyo Shawn, Your Guide To The savemoney Crew

  Posted by Lucas Garrison on 11/07/13 |
  Filed under Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Save Money

  Thanks to about a million young, talented artists, led by the likes Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa, Chicago looks to once again become the epicenter of hip-hopSee more...

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  Meet the Mystery Booty of the Week, Aeja Lee

  Posted by Nathan S. on 11/07/13 |
  Filed under Girls, MBOW

  Everyone's favorite, and I do mean favorite, RefinedHype series, "Mystery Booty of the Week (MBOW)" is back. Is the series a shameless and sexist way to keep your eyeballs glued to RefinedHype? You bet it is.
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  The 1st Ever RefinedHype Wife Fantasy Draft - Who’s Your Pick?

  Posted by Nathan S. on 11/06/13 |
  Filed under Girls, Debates, RH Nation Answers

  How about something completely different for the latest "Question of the Week"? Sweet baby Jesus descends from the heavens and says you can marry any woman on the planet. Who are you going with? See more...

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  Hip-Hop’s Best Young Hook Singers

  Posted by Lucas Garrison on 11/06/13 |
  Filed under Opinion, Future, Jhene Aiko, BJ the Chicago Kid

  The other day, when perusing the vaults of RefinedHype, I came across a question that I just couldn’t get out of my brain; “What’s the Greatest Rap Hook of All-Time?” and it got me thinking all about hooksSee more...

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  Read the Big Ghost Album Review of Eminem’s “MMLP2” or Hang Your Head in Shame

  Posted by Nathan S. on 11/06/13 |
  Filed under Humor, Opinion, Eminem, Big Ghostface, Reviews

  So just like I did for his Drake's "Nothing Was the Same" review, I'm posting Big Ghost's intro to his Eminem "MMLP2" review here, with the man's blessing. Get ready for another dose of hilarity from the Hands of Zeus .See more...

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  3 Sneaker Brands You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

  Posted by Ru Porter on 11/06/13 |
  Filed under Style, Sneakers

  Individuals who pride themselves on making lesser-known brands hot are the realest and most authentic sneaker connoisseurs out. So here's three independent shoemakers you’ve (probably) never heard of under $500.See more...