New Hip Hop Songs - Editors Pick
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
Statik Selektah ft. Styles P, Bun B & Hit-Boy - Funeral Season
As Bay Area emcee A-1 reminded us on a recent, Booth-premiered single, the spike in the homicide rate that accompanies the rising temperatures makes summer a bittersweet time for denizens of the ‘hood. On the latest...Read More
The Procussions - Moon and Back
Got a spare thousand bucks? Then call up a financial adviser and open an IRA—you can thank me in 45 years or so. If you’ve already done that and still have a cool $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket, that money can...Read More
Pharrell Williams - Happy
If you have children, or know someone who does, there’s a chance you might find yourself heading to the theater this summer to see Despicable Me 2, the latest animated opus from French directors Pierre Coffin and Chris...Read More
Phil Adé - Nas Told Me
It Ain’t Hard To Tell, Phil Adé is going to create some serious buzz for his forthcoming full-length with new video single Nas Told Me. After you pour yourself a glass of Cherry Wine, press “play” and be...Read More
Kat Dahlia - Fireman
On her first and to date only DJBooth feature, Kat Dahlia made clear that she’s not into guys who put up a Gangsta façade. So, what kind of men is she attracted to? Apparently, her turn-ons include flame-retardant...Read More
Outasight - Change the World
As an internationally renowned recording artist, Outasight is better-positioned to Change the World than most. But he can’t do it alone; he needs all of his fans behind him. On this freshly-released promo single,...Read More
Locksmith - Fleming Street
If you happen to think hip-hop is dead, I implore you to check out Locksmith’s latest feature. Cuts like Fleming Street are worth more than 10 cookie-cutter, factory-made records. Released along with an equally powerful set...Read More
AZ x Statik Selektah - We Movin
While AZ hasn’t made an appearance on our pages since dropping off My N*ggas back in March of 2012, the underground vet hasn’t been resting on his laurels in the meantime. Just the opposite; on We Movin’,...Read More
King Mez - Exordium
In classical rhetoric, the Latin word “Exordium” (literally “beginning”) refers to the introductory part of an oration, in which the speaker lays the foundation for the argument to come. While King Mez’...Read More
B.o.B - Through My Head
There’s a fine line between a music video and a short film, and B.o.B.‘s latest opus falls smack dab in the middle. Featuring a suspenseful narrative, attention-grabbing cinematography and copious CGI effects,...Read More
Action Bronson - Strictly 4 The Jeeps
Though Action Bronson‘s collaborative mixtape series with Harry Fraud borrows its title from the Swedish automobile manufacturer Saab, their latest street single is best enjoyed behind the wheel of a rugged,...Read More
Wale ft. Sam Dew - LoveHate Thing
On the lead single off Wale‘s third studio album, hookwoman Tiara Thomas warned the DMV repper that, while she’ll be good to him in bed, she’s going to treat him Bad as soon as they’re out of the sack....Read More
Kahali Oden - All That
Under the hot glare of the spotlight, it can be tough to remember that All That glitters ain’t gold—and, conversely, not everything that’s gold glitters. Kahali Oden, the West Coast spitter formerly known as...Read More
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