All New Hip Hop
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
Soulslicers ft. EMS - Past Doubt
Met with universal praise when it premiered on our pages earlier this month, the title track off the Soulslicers’ latest mixtape should have been enough to convince you the DJBooth-hosted project was worth checking out.... Read More
Charmingly Ghetto ft. Katrina Renee - Got to Get Away
Despite what his irreverent stage name may suggest, Charmingly Ghetto isn’t so attached to the ‘hood that he refuses to leave. On the contrary, he knows that pursuing one’s dreams often means leaving... Read More
Freddie Gibbs ft. Problem - One Eighty Seven
To devotees of gangsta rap, the number ”187” can only mean one thing: someone, most likely an undercover cop, just got murked. Thus, it might come as a shock that homicide doesn’t factor into Freddie Gibbs’... Read More
Soulslicers - Slice of Life [Album]
Swiss production crew Soulslicers has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners their latest street release, Slice of Life. The follow-up to 2011 debut Boost da Soul, the project comprises 18 original records... Read More
Harry Fraud x Smoke DZA - Win
While Scion has spent a better part of the last decade making a name for itself in the auto consumer market, the brand has devoted nearly the same amount of time and energy developing a presence throughout various music, film... Read More
Wale ft. 2 Chainz & Wiz Khalifa - Rotation
June is already a huge month for hip-hop with ‘Ye, Mac and Cole all releasing projects on the 18th, but let’s not forget about one of rap’s most misunderstood figures, Wale. His Gifted album is set to drop... Read More