New Hip Hop Songs - Alternative
Allan Rayman - New $h!t
Some song titles have long backstories or secret meanings. Allan Rayman, however, prefers to give his cuts straightforward names and let his music do the talking. New $h!t is the newest (duh) and final release off of the...Read More
Blackbear - Unable
Previously featured as a guest on OshFest, a reader-approved loosie from Mike Posner, unsigned up-and-comer Blackbear returns to make his Booth debut as headliner with promo single Unable. This harrowing breakup jam showcases...Read More
Mvstermind ft. AtM, Lyrique, Ciej & Sixela Yoccm - 80-D
A buzzmaking rapper and producer repping North St. Louis, Mvstermind introduces himself to our readers with 80-D, a fresh cut off his latest digital full-length. Over his own boardwork, an intricately-textured blend of crisp...Read More
Goodie Mob ft. Janelle Monáe - Special Education
In the eyes of many, claiming that someone is in need of “Special Education” is just a polite way of saying that they’re suffering from a handicap. But why does “different” have to mean “worse?” On the...Read More
Oliver Power - Always Wonder
It’s a sad fact of life that, no matter how much blood, sweat and tears you expend in pursuit of your dreams, success is never a sure thing. But if you don’t give it your all, you’ll Always Wonder what might...Read More
The Weeknd - Kiss Land
In light of all The Weeknd‘s music has taught us about his behavior towards sex partners, the title of his Universal Republic debut album seems uncharacteristically tender. After a listen to the freshly-released lead...Read More
After The Smoke ft. Voila Snow - Come & Leave
What have After the Smoke been up to since dropping off Typical Weekend back in October? Oh nothing much—just kicking it, making music, inking a record deal. Say what? That’s right: the Tallahassee twosome are now...Read More
The Lonely Island ft. T-Pain - I F****d My Aunt
Back in 2009, The Lonely Island continued the story of smash-hit D**k in a Box with Motherlover, a record which saw Andy Samberg and guest Justin Timberlake celebrating Mother’s Day by getting it in with each...Read More
Bad Rabbits - Can’t Fool Me
Boston funk ensemble Bad Rabbits may have the libido of, well, rabbits, but they ain’t suckers for love… are they? Freshly-released LP single Can’t Fool Me finds vocalist Dua Boaye caught under the spell of...Read More
PARTYNEXTDOOR - Wus Good / Curious
Make a Mil, the debut feature from new OVO signee PARTYNEXTDOOR, received mixed reviews from our readership, with some applauding Drizzy for a smart addition to his imprint’s stable and others accusing the singer and...Read More
ASTR - Operate
ASTR may not be licensed medical professionals, but you won’t regret letting the Big Apple alt-pop duo Operate on your auditory system. (We in The DJBooth, of course, disclaim all liability for any harm that may occur...Read More
Shortcircles ft. Sarah K Melfy - On My Mind [Premiere]
A buzzmaking producer and engineer hailing from Oakland, California, Matt “Shortcircles” Tamariello is preparing to release his debut studio album (the follow-up to a pair of 2012 EPs) via Plug Research. As a taste of...Read More
Oscar O’Malley - CoKo BaJio
NYC rapper/producer Oscar O’Malley likes to call himself the Stoned God and, after a quick listen to debut feature CoKo BaJio, it ain’t hard to see why. Every aspect of the promo single, from the distorted vocal...Read More
Mr MFN eXquire - Noble Drew Ali
In 1913, a man calling himself the Prophet Noble Drew Ali founded the Moorish Science Temple of America, an unorthodox Islamic sect whose primary tenets included the belief that African Americans were descended from medieval...Read More
Yonas Michael - Great Western Forum
“There’s something inside you…it’s hard to explain. They’re talking about you boy, but you’re still the same.” That’s the chorus on Kavinsky’s Nightcall, and while I’ve heard it several times, I...Read More
Chance The Rapper ft. Childish Gambino - Favorite Song
Though giving the project a spin is high on my agenda, I have to confess that I haven’t had the opportunity to sit down and listen to Chance the Rapper‘s new mixtape all the way through, much less select a...Read More
Gilbere Forte - The Awakening
Despite the heavy exposure Gilbere Forte’s received in The DJBooth, I suppose it’s possible that some people are still sleeping on him. If you happen to be one of these somnolent souls, it’s time to wake up...Read More