New Hip Hop Songs - Editors Pick
Julian Malone - Tokyo
Julian Malone may not Give a Eff about much in this world, but the 2008ighties emcee would be lying if he said he wasn’t enjoying the trappings of success. Tokyo, the latest single off Malone’s forthcoming street...Read More
C Plus - Deep
As many emcees have observed over the years, the added complexities success brings into your life are liable to make you nostalgic for simpler times. Now that he’s gotten his first taste of the spotlight, Sac-Town...Read More
Devine Carama - Light Switch Flow
I’m not gonna name names (after all, there’d be so many), but today’s rap game is chock full of emcees eager to appeal to the lowest common denominator, regardless of whether they’re insulting...Read More
Chance Fischer - The Intent
On Chance Fischer‘s last feature, mid-April’s Blow the Sky Up, he revealed just how big of an impact he expects to make with this hip-hop sh*t. Today, the Richmond, Virginia representative returns to our pages...Read More
Gallant - Please? (Vignette)
An unsigned crooner hailing from the Big Apple, Gallant makes his grand entrance into The DJBooth with Please? (Vignette), the first original song release off his forthcoming debut EP. (It was preceded by a cover of Read More
TGT - Sex Never Felt Better
Being serenaded by Tank, Ginuwine and Tyrese all at once sounds like a scenario out of a female R&B fan’s dreams, but there’s no need to pinch yourself—I assure you, this is real. Formed way back in 2007 but...Read More
P-Money ft. Aaradhna & Talib Kweli - Celebration Flow
Previous singles off New Zealand beatsmith P-Money‘s Stateside debut set have been primarily serious in tone. The lead effort dealt with the dark side of the American Dream, and the most recent song release found...Read More
Mayer Hawthorne ft. Jessie Ware - Her Favorite Song
From firsthand experience, I know that Mayer Hawthorne‘s infectious melodies and upbeat grooves can make a dope night on the town even better. But the Universal Republic soul man doesn’t just want to make music...Read More
360 ft. Jadakiss & Freddie Gibbs - Own Thing (Remix)
Not only is NYC rap buzzmaker 360 determined to make it to the top of the hip-hop game but, like Frank Sinatra, he’s committed to doing it his way. For the official remix of Own Thing, a record featured on last...Read More
Jarren Benton - Cadillacs & Chevys
Razor Blades & Steak Knives, the lead single off Jarren Benton‘s forthcoming full-length, was every bit as unhinged as you’d expect from a joint dedicated to a rapper’s favorite cutting implements. While...Read More
Madcon ft. Kelly Rowland - One Life
Way back in December 2008, Oslo rap duo Madcon introduced themselves to the Booth with Beggin, a left-of-center jam inspired by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ ‘67 hit of the same name. Nearly five years...Read More
Hoodie Allen ft. Kina Grannis - Make It Home
Last month, Fuse TV brought Empire State rapper Hoodie Allen together with singer/songwriter Kira Grannis to write a record within 24 hours and debut it in front of a live audience. The finished product, Make It Home, turned...Read More
Alex Wiley ft. Freddie Gibbs - Creepin
Based on the title of his forthcoming album (Club Wiley) and his label home (Closed Sessions), you might assume that Alex Wiley only makes music for a select, exclusive group of lucky listeners. Thankfully, the emcee is much...Read More
Dust vs. OP - TEL AVIV Part III
When you’re feeling like you’re caught in a rut, sometimes the best medicine for your malaise is a change of scenery. For example, I recently uprooted myself from my longtime home in Minneapolis to relocate to...Read More
M.i ft. Porche Harris - Hi
With the his next project just a day away from release, Austin emcee M.i decided to stop by and say “Hi” to his fans in the Booth—and, ever the gracious guest, he hasn’t come empty-handed. The final pre-release...Read More
Eric Lau ft. Tawiah - Where To Go Now
Today’s feature fits the mood of my life post-graduation perfectly. “Wondering Where To Go Now...” croons English soul singer Tawiah, who provides some seriously smooth vocals to UK producer and artist Eric...Read More
Jon Connor ft. Talib Kweli - Rise Up
If Jon Connor is, as the title of his next album suggests, in an Unconscious State, he must be one of those coma patients who hears and remembers everything that happens despite the appearance of being out cold. New single...Read More