New Hip Hop Songs - Editors Pick
Mike Milan - Fly Children
Mike Milan‘s—and, by extension, my—generation may be in a state of arrested development, but look on the bright side: if we’re children, at least we’re Fly Children. The Manhattanite’s first...Read More
Havoc ft. Styles P & Raekwon - Favorite Rap Stars
If your tastes in hip-hop run to the gritty, street-ready and Northeastern, chances are Havoc, Styles P. and Raekwon are three of your Favorite Rap Stars. Hearing all three rhyme on one record may sound like the stuff that...Read More
Yonas - Feel the Love
After years on the hustle, Big Apple emcee Yonas is finally starting to Feel the Love he so richly deserves. (We in The DJBooth, of course, were with him every step of the way.) To celebrate his rising stature in the game,...Read More
Young Moe - A Letter 2 Amarie
Like most parents, Young Moe hopes that his guidance will help his children avoid some of the mistakes he made in life. Unlike most, however, the DMV rhymesayer can reach them not only by his words and deeds, but through the...Read More
Control Natural with Adrienne Mack-Davis - All Good [Premiere]
Musical artists can rarely succeed without the networking opportunities provided by an urban area but, paradoxically, that environment isn’t always conducive to creative work. In response to this dilemma, beatsmith Mike...Read More
John Legend ft. Rick Ross - Who Do We Think We Are
“Who the f**k is this John Legend guy, and where does he get off creating beautiful songs for our listening pleasure? What nerve!”, said… nobody ever. While the G.O.O.D. Music R&B singer is way past the point of...Read More
Radical Something - We Were Just Kids
If you’ve got a bottle of champagne lying around, now might be a good time to pop the cork. Sure, it might be a little early to start drinking, but it ain’t every day a Booth-featured act hits the 20-feature...Read More
Lauryn Hill - Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)
Last Wednesday evening, Chris Kelly of hitmaking 1990’s duo Kris Kross tragically died at the age of 34, allegedly due to his use of heroin in conjunction with cocaine. Compelled to speak out by the loss of her former...Read More
Kourvioisier - Cable in the Classroom
Back in high school, the only time an in-school TV came in handy was during March Madness, when a bunch of us would flock to the “cool” teacher’s lounge to watch a game. If having Cable in the Classroom was...Read More
Focus… - Just Don’t Know
Last we featured Focus… on the solo tip was back in summer of 2012, when he unleashed his Focal Point: 1172 street album for digital purchase. Today, the Grammy-winning beatsmith and occasional emcee is back on our...Read More
Jered Sanders - Closed Caption
No, unfortunately Jered Sanders’ latest effort has not been Closed Captioned for the hearing impaired. (Though, if anyone feels like typing the lyrics out, I’m sure your efforts would be much appreciated.) That...Read More
K. Sparks ft. Nation - Blindfolds
If it’s true that the absence of one sense makes the others more acute, then y’all might want to put on your Blindfolds for this one. Actually, you might want to plug your noses, too—your ears are gonna need all...Read More
Locksmith ft. Anesha - Stand It
Locksmith‘s last mixtape single, Bear With Me, saw the Golden State native stretching out on the proverbial couch for a mic therapy session. Evidently, working through his baggage in the booth paid off; on...Read More
Jackson Breit - While I’m Driving
Ever watched one of those low-budget TV shows with titles like World’s Scariest Police Chases? Then you’ve already got a good idea of what it’s like to be in the passenger seat next to Jackson Breit. Coming...Read More
Liam Howard - Somehow (It’ll All Work Out)
Last September, unsigned singer/songwriter William Howard stepped into the Booth with Back & Forth, a Neon Feather-produced jam which he announced would be his “last single for some time.” Well, “some time” has...Read More
Mr. Probz - Waves [Premiere]
Absent from our pages since way back in April of 2009, when he introduced himself with the reader-approved All Falls Down, Mr. Probz returns with a new record guaranteed to make Waves in the Booth. Premiering along with...Read More
Spree Wilson ft. Big K.R.I.T. - All Night Long
In English translations of the Bible, the word “know” is often used as a polite euphemism for “f**k.” As in, “Behold, I have two daughters which have not known man.” With that in mind, it’s not hard to see...Read More