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
- Original ContentKanye West's 10 Most Soulful Tracks10 songs from Kanye West's discography that carry on the tradition of soul music. ByPatrick Lyons42.9K Views
- ReviewsReview: Anderson .Paak's "Malibu"Anderson .Paak has no problem showcasing his talent and depth on "Malibu."ByPatrick Lyons21.3K Views
- Original ContentA$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, And What It Means To Be A "Biter" In 2016What this A$AP Rocky and Travis Scott debate teaches us about "biting" in 2016. ByPatrick Lyons51.5K Views
- Original Content10 Other Rappers Who've Visited The White HouseKendrick Lamar's not the only rapper who's been a guest at the White House. ByPatrick Lyons65.7K Views
- Original ContentTMI: When Rappers Overshare On Social MediaWhen rappers' personal lives spill out onto their social media accounts, things can get ugly. ByPatrick Lyons112 Views
- Original Content"FACTS" Or Fiction? Breaking Down Kanye West's New TrackKanye West's latest release claimed to be "FACTS" only, but we investigate if that's really the case. ByPatrick Lyons41.7K Views
- Original ContentHottest Mixtapes Of 2015Our picks for the 20 best mixtapes of 2015. ByPatrick Lyons61.9K Views
- ReviewsReview: Pusha T's "King Push - Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude"It's scary to think how good the actual "King Push" will be if this is just the prelude.ByPatrick Lyons35.8K Views
- Original ContentRegional Rankings 2015Which regions of the country had the hottest scenes this year?ByPatrick Lyons13.8K Views
- Original ContentStop Saying "Conscious Rap"Why the term "conscious rap" should be eradicated from hip hop.ByPatrick Lyons538 Views
- Original ContentThe Best Of Wiz Khalifa's "Cabin Fever" SeriesTen highlights from Wiz Khalifa's "Cabin Fever" series.ByPatrick Lyons24.5K Views
- Original ContentCould South Florida Become The New Atlanta?Delving into the South's youngest, most exciting scene: South Florida.ByPatrick Lyons132 Views
- ReviewsReview: Rick Ross' "Black Market"Rick Ross adds a dash of realism to his kingpin fantasy raps on "Black Market."ByPatrick Lyons48.4K Views
- Original ContentBreakout Artists Of 2015The 15 most promising up-and-comers of the year.ByPatrick Lyons27.8K Views
- Original ContentThe Year Of DrakeAlthough he didn't even release "Views From The 6," Drake had the game in a chokehold this year.ByPatrick Lyons38.7K Views
- ReviewsReview: Jeremih's "Late Nights: The Album"An almost perfectly executed album of nocturnal R&B bliss.ByPatrick Lyons35.3K Views
- Original ContentClassic Rotation: Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter II""Tha Carter II" is where Lil Wayne came into his own, transforming into the most dominant rapper of the mid-2000s. ByPatrick Lyons22.8K Views
- Original ContentA Tale Of 2 Black Fridays: Comparing & Contrasting J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar's RemixesWe take a closer look at Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole's twin "Black Friday" remixes.ByPatrick Lyons71.0K Views
- ReviewsReview: Lil Wayne's "No Ceilings 2""No Ceilings 2" has its fair share of fun moments, but they're too few and far between to save it from its many problems. ByPatrick Lyons58.7K Views
- ReviewsReview: Jadakiss' "Top 5 Dead Or Alive"Even if Jadakiss isn't in your top five, "Top 5 Dead Or Alive" proves that he's still doing exactly what he should be at 40 years old. ByPatrick Lyons30.3K Views
- ReviewsReview: Freddie Gibbs' "Shadow Of A Doubt"Freddie Gibbs gets eclectic without sacrificing any of his gangster realness. ByPatrick Lyons19.3K Views
- Original Content5 Things We Want From Pusha T's "Darkest Before Dawn"Five things that would ensure that Pusha T's "Darkest Before Dawn" is a worthy successor to "My Name Is My Name."ByPatrick Lyons19.3K Views
- Original ContentHow Meek Mill Can Bounce Back From His Summer SlumpAfter losing the beef of the year to Drake, Meek Mill needs momentum to reenergize his career.ByPatrick Lyons43.7K Views
- Original ContentClassic Rotation: Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"The best-received and most ambitious album of Kanye West's career turns five today.ByPatrick Lyons18.9K Views