New Hip Hop Songs - Alternative
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
SNDCLSH - Thieves
Lupe Fiasco‘s name isn’t exactly synonymous with club music but, despite his lyrically-oriented reputation, the Windy City heavyweight enjoys a dancefloor-scorching beat as much as the next man. In order to...Read More
Troy NoKA - Heaven
Are you a fan of immersive electronic beats and long-ass intros? If so, simply hit “play” on Troy NōKA‘s latest effort and you’ll be in Heaven. His first feature since February’s reader-acclaimed...Read More
Snakehips ft. George Maple - On & On
Picture a fifth of Patron wrapped in a silk nightie, sliding across a frictionless surface for all eternity. In addition to being one of the weirdest things I’ve put in print during my tenure as a featured track...Read More
Smokey Robotic - Unlike Anyone
Smokey Robotic has a song called Unlike Anyone? What’s next, Jay-Z drops I’m Richer Than You? Rick Ross drops I’ve Got Giant Man Boobs? I’m sorry, that last one was uncalled for. Back to the matter at...Read More
Jarren Benton ft. Hemi - Razor Blades and Steak Knives
Back in January, we heard Jarren Benton celebrate his addition to the Funk Volume stable with FV2013, an action-packed ensemble cut off the San Fernando Valley imprint’s Knock Madness compilation. Today, the ATL repper...Read More
PARTYNEXTDOOR - Make a Mil
Recently, Drake added a new face to his OVO stable: Brampton, Ontario artist and producer PARTYNEXTDOOR. Knowing that a co-sign from Drizzy is money in the bank, he sets his sights appropriately high on his debut single,...Read More