Independent Music Chart
Independent Chart - Allergic to the mainstream? Check out our top 20 indie tracks. Created by combining how many times the song has been played with your ratings, DJBooth's charts help turn today's brand new music into tomorrow's hit tracks.
November 15, 2010 Chart RecapWelcome to the Booth’s Top Independent Hip Hop Chart! As always, your feedback has determined which songs made the cut. Each chart’s lineup is calculated using a special DJBooth.net …...Read More
#1 - Bubba Sparxxx - There I Go Again
Like a Phoenix from the ashes, Bubba Sparxx has arisen yet again to deliver music to the people. Wait...say what? You heard me right ladies and gentlemen; Mr. New Booty is back in action, this time with the DJ Booth premiere...Read More
#2 - Saigon - Bring Me Down
When you've been the victim of as much industry B.S. as Saigon, you have two choices: get really damn good at making lemons into lemonade, or simply give up. Fortunately for fans of quality hip-hop, the Brooklyn mainstay...Read More
#3 - AudioDax - Make Noise
Krypton Flo and Temble of AudioDax never struck me as the type to get in trouble for blasting their tunes too loudly, but perhaps my initial judgment wasn't quite accurate. Though the Midwesterners' latest promo single, Make...Read More
#4 - Emilio Rojas ft. Laura Reed & Voodoo - Champion
Quick, name an emcee who’s been killing every new song he touches. Hmmm…I’d have to go with Emilio Rojas, I’m still trying to catch my breath after hearing his work on the Hold You Down Remix. Ok, now name a producer...Read More
#5 - Rockie Fresh - My Season
The 213th entry in DJBooth.net and Streetammo's Exclusive Freestyle Series comes courtesy of Rockie Fresh, the Windy City native who earned reader approval for What's the Hurry in late October. On his brand new, exclusive My...Read More
#6 - John Regan - Reganomics
The 214th entry in DJBooth.net and Streetammo's Exclusive Freestyle Series comes courtesy of John Regan, the Baltimore native who recently earned reader acclaim for Suicide ediciuS and Nobody's Somebody. On his brand new,...Read More
#7 - Arkansas Bo - Party and Bulls#@t
You'd be hard-pressed to convince the 9.6% of Americans who are currently out of work that unemployment is actually a good thing but, on his latest mixtape leak (making its world premiere right here in the Booth), Southern...Read More
#8 - Rich Kid Sound System - Get What You Give
Getting bored with today's pop-music landscape? Starting to feel like you've heard it all? Well, up-and-coming crew Rich Kid Sound System have a message for you: “You Get What You Give.” In return for your attention and A...Read More
#9 - Obie Trice - Anymore
For better or worse, an artist’s entire career can be defined by one phrase (just ask Cam “No Snitchin” ron), and for lifelong Detroit representer Obie Trice, that phrase is, “real name, no gimmicks.” Coming off the...Read More
#10 - Rich Hil - Can't Stay Away
This past April, we were introduced to Rich Hil, a Connecticut native with chronic girl troubles and a hazy sound reminiscent of one Read More
#11 - Hippopotamus Funk ft. Skit & Righta - The Funky Basement
I can’t believe that today Lil Wayne gets out of jail and the first thing we hear from him is this new track! Just kidding. I figured an intro like that would grab the attention of those just skimming DJBooth’s pages –...Read More
#12 - Joell Ortiz ft. Iffy - Ooh
Through good times and bad, Joell Ortiz has always come through with the kind of tunes that make listeners go “Ooh” – whether it's the pleasantly surprised “Ooh!” a junk food fiend makes upon noticing there's still...Read More
#13 - Zion I ft. Locksmith & Macklemore - Polarity
In their recent In the Mix interview Bay Area duo Zion I said that their new music would be driven by a looser, rawer energy than some of their past work, and those qualities are instantly evident on Polarity, a stand out...Read More
#14 - Wil May - What You Waiting For
What, you haven't jumped on the Wil May buzz train? Well, What You Waiting For? While the Michigan-bred, ATL-based rapper/beatsmith may lack the Southern twang you might expect from a Grand Hustle signee, his latest EP single...Read More
#15 - Iron Solomon ft. Cassidy - Rule #4081
To quote Q-Tip's industry rule #4080, “Record company people are shhhaddddyyyy!” With the help of freestyle master Cassidy, Iron Solomon sets out to spread the word about the industry on his latest single, Rule #4081....Read More
#16 - John Public - Freedom People
November 11, aka Veterans Day, is a time to celebrate those who served, and in many cases sacrificed their lives to keep the U.S. safe. While we're honoring the troops, though, it's important to remember that patriotism is as...Read More
#17 - REKS - Pray for You (The Homicide Note)
As we learned from his recent video interview with DJ Z, in everyday conversation, REKS is one chill dude. Not that that should come as a surprise – how could anyone who habitually cut records as blistering as new mixtape...Read More
#18 - Skewby - I'm Already Gone
The 212th entry in DJBooth.net and Streetammo's Exclusive Freestyle Series comes courtesy of Skewby, the Memphis native who recently earned reader approval for unreleased cut Believe. On his brand new, exclusive I'm Already...Read More
#19 - Freeway - Escalators
Formerly known for having his feet firmly planted on the streets at all times, Freeway's been moving towards loftier, more reflective territory since joining the Rhymesayers stable. The aptly-titled Escalators finds Philly...Read More



