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Complex Interviews Master of the Mix Winner DJ Jayceeoh (Interview) [Feature ]
Back in April, thousands of DJs auditioned for one of 12 spots to compete on VH1’s Master of the Mix. As June began, that number had shrunk to 3: DJ Jayceeoh, DJ Incrediboi and DJ Chris Karns. In the end, Jayceeoh proved... Read More
Griff J - Life Alone
Being that I have lived in my hometown for over two decades now, I occasionally feel like I need of change of scenery before I go crazy. I had better act quick, because I don’t want to end up like Griff J, who has... Read More
Rockie Fresh ft. Wiz Khalifa - Kush Do
Anyone who thinks stoners are good-for-nothings who don’t do anything but eat old pizza while watching Simpsons reruns needs to take a look at Wiz Khalifa. The Pittsburgh native smokes like a chimney but has still been the... Read More
Joey Bada$$ - 95 Til Infinity
They say every cloud has a silver lining, and Joey Bada$$ fans need to know this now more than ever. While they might be upset that the Pro.Era emcee’s forthcoming project, the Summer Knights LP, was pushed back a few... Read More
Who’s the Greatest Rap Duo of All-Time? [RefinedHype]
RefinedHype digs into one of hip-hop's great debates - what duo did it best? Read More on RefinedHype
Caligula ft. Wiz Khalifa - Fighter Jet
If I had a J for every guest appearance from Wiz Khalifa in the past two weeks, I would have enough foliage to get Willie Nelson higher than a Fighter Jet. After appearing on cuts from Action Bronson, Kelly Rowland, Ty Dolla... Read More
Elbee Thrie (of Phony Ppl) - Rubbers
There are some who strongly believe that teaching kids about contraception in high school will only lead to trouble. Whether they are right or wrong (They are in fact wrong.) isn’t important; what is important is that... Read More
MeLo-X - The Truth
On March 11, East Flatbush teen Kimani Gray was shot to death by two NYPD officers, who alleged (in contradiction to later eyewitness testimony) that the 16-year-old was carrying a revolver. In response, thousands (including... Read More
D-Pryde - Lifted
Absent from our pages since dropping off Highway back in 2011, T-Dot buzzmaker D-Pryde makes his triumphant return to The DJBooth with a freshly-minted single off his next EP. On this breezy summer jam, Chris “Flict”... Read More
Koncept - Oh Baby (J57 Remix)
“You know, I really like Koncept’s flow on the Malt Disney EP, but I can’t stand the beats” …said no one ever! It’s damn near impossible to hate on DeeJay Element’s production, but that’s not to say... Read More
Rapper Big Pooh - Gold Chain
Once upon a time, Rapper Big Pooh lusted after Gold Chains and other fly accoutrements. As he grew older and wiser, though, he came to the conclusion that expensive jewelry and designer clothes simply weren’t him. Then... Read More
Quills - Dreamcatcher
Loyal Booth readers are undoubtedly familiar with Strange Music, Tech N9ne’s long running, highly-successful indie label, who has long been bringing us dope music. I suspect it won’t be long until Booth newcomer... Read More
Wrekonize - We Got Soul
Wrekonize‘s forthcoming solo debut is titled The War Within, but introspection isn’t all that’s on the menu. As he reveals on We’ve Got Soul, resolving his “subconscious drama” also involves taking... Read More
Nick Lyon ft. Dao Jones & Austin - Could It Be
A up-and-coming emcee hailing from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Nick Lyon makes his first appearance on our pages with Could It Be, the lead single off his forthcoming, DJBooth-hosted project. Fittingly for a debut feature, the... Read More
Wiz Khalifa - Paperbond
Just how much weed does Wiz Khalifa possess? Imagine that iconic shot from Oliver Stone’s Scarface, but instead of Colombian cocaine, Tony Montana’s desk is piled high with OG kush. On Paperbond, the latest single... Read More
Slum Village - Summer Breeze
I don’t know about y’all but, less than two weeks into June, the muggy weather already has me feeling a little sluggish. Not a moment too soon, Slum Village have stepped into the Booth with a new single as cool... Read More
Hassani Kwess - My Money Jam
Not featured on the solo tip since making his solo debut with January 2012’s Kick the Bass, Chuck, Chicago-by-way-of-D.C. rhymesayer Hassani Kwess is back to update us on his paper chase with My Money Jam, single number... Read More