Hip-Hop Connection

If, like me, you are a dedicated follower of all things hip and hop, you'll probably notice that your culture while interesting an not the norm, does miss out on some benefits of being mainstream. Dilemma: you're bored, you have nothing to read, and you have no clue whats up in the world of hip hop. Danger: no! Get away from the Woman's Own - its not worth it! SOLUTION: Hip Hop Connections. I only found this island of salvation a few months ago, and being a weekly magazine that means Ive read a grand total of maybe 4. However thats been long enough to realise They Know What Is What(*69-Fatboy Slim). HHC runs reviews on hip ...

If your a true Hip-Hop fan, you need to buy this magazine. I've been reading and buying this magazine for over 9 years. This magazine was started in the late 80's, and has been through many changes. Although, not as good as it used to be, it still is one of the best Hip-Hop magazines on the shelf. The contents of pictures, text and adverts are spread out evenly. There are some good reviewers who know what they're on about, but you get a few who don't have a clue. They mostly cover Underground/Independent Hip-Hop from the US & UK, which are artists like-Dialated Peoples, Common, DITC, NextMen, High & Mighty, Mark B/Blade, Taskforce etc. Although, ...

I used to buy every single edition of this great mag. HHC was and, to some extent still is my sole source for insight in to the latest goings-on in HipHop culture. I feel that, today, with the glossy covers and caver images of current Pop-rap and RnB stars, HCC has either had an editorial clerout or is making a bit to increase flagging sales. Sure, most people would associate these celebs with 'HipHop' scene, I for one don't. RnB and popRap (Eminem etc) should be consigned to magazines that deal with this specific genre. I know that many of these artists claim to be HipHoppers but the truth is, that they've only had their roots in HipHop, or ...