New Hip Hop Songs
Michael Francis - Nona’s Reservoir
Last we heard from Michael Francis, it was April of 2012 and the unsigned crooner was building anticipation for the release of his Cold Heart Chronicles LP with the moody I Don’t Love You. After more than a year with...Read More
Jay Sean ft. Rick Ross - Mars
Last month, astronaut Buzz Aldrin shared his vision for the colonization of Mars by 2035—a plan which, if carried out, could make him the first person to set foot on the Red Planet. Now, though, it looks like Jay Sean may...Read More
Justin Timberlake - Tunnel Vision
According to my research (cough, Google, cough), Tunnel Vision is associated with a number of nasty medical conditions, including glaucoma, migraines, cataracts, blindness and something called retinitis pigmentosa....Read More
Mateo - How Good Is Your Love
Mateo may have a weakness for the female gender (He is an R&B singer, after all.), but the Interscope recording artist isn’t about to jump into a relationship with a woman without vetting her thoroughly. On the lead...Read More
Throwback Thursday: Kanye West ft. Syleena Johnson - All Falls Down
A quick glance over the tracklist of Kanye West‘s sixth studio album is enough to prove that Yeezus will be the hip-hop megastar’s most provocative and politically-charged project to date. If you followed his...Read More
Pitbull ft. Danny Mercer - Outta Nowhere
Since the start of the new year, Pitbull has been on top of the world thanks to his Platinum-selling single, Feel This Moment. Just when you thought he’d go into hibernation or take a vacation, though, the Latin-rap...Read More
J. Cole ft. 50 Cent & Bas - New York Times
J. Cole may come from the South, but he’s never been shy about expressing his admiration for his adopted hometown’s hip-hop icons. On New York Times, a bonus cut off the deluxe edition of his sophomore set, he...Read More
Griff J - Life Alone
Being that I have lived in my hometown for over two decades now, I occasionally feel like I need of change of scenery before I go crazy. I had better act quick, because I don’t want to end up like Griff J, who has...Read More
Rockie Fresh ft. Wiz Khalifa - Kush Do
Anyone who thinks stoners are good-for-nothings who don’t do anything but eat old pizza while watching Simpsons reruns needs to take a look at Wiz Khalifa. The Pittsburgh native smokes like a chimney but has still been the...Read More
Joey Bada$$ - 95 Til Infinity
They say every cloud has a silver lining, and Joey Bada$$ fans need to know this now more than ever. While they might be upset that the Pro.Era emcee’s forthcoming project, the Summer Knights LP, was pushed back a few...Read More
Caligula ft. Wiz Khalifa - Fighter Jet
If I had a J for every guest appearance from Wiz Khalifa in the past two weeks, I would have enough foliage to get Willie Nelson higher than a Fighter Jet. After appearing on cuts from Action Bronson, Kelly Rowland, Ty Dolla...Read More
Elbee Thrie (of Phony Ppl) - Rubbers
There are some who strongly believe that teaching kids about contraception in high school will only lead to trouble. Whether they are right or wrong (They are in fact wrong.) isn’t important; what is important is that...Read More
MeLo-X - The Truth
On March 11, East Flatbush teen Kimani Gray was shot to death by two NYPD officers, who alleged (in contradiction to later eyewitness testimony) that the 16-year-old was carrying a revolver. In response, thousands (including...Read More
D-Pryde - Lifted
Absent from our pages since dropping off Highway back in 2011, T-Dot buzzmaker D-Pryde makes his triumphant return to The DJBooth with a freshly-minted single off his next EP. On this breezy summer jam, Chris “Flict”...Read More
Koncept - Oh Baby (J57 Remix)
“You know, I really like Koncept’s flow on the Malt Disney EP, but I can’t stand the beats” …said no one ever! It’s damn near impossible to hate on DeeJay Element’s production, but that’s not to say...Read More
Rapper Big Pooh - Gold Chain
Once upon a time, Rapper Big Pooh lusted after Gold Chains and other fly accoutrements. As he grew older and wiser, though, he came to the conclusion that expensive jewelry and designer clothes simply weren’t him. Then...Read More
Quills - Dreamcatcher
Loyal Booth readers are undoubtedly familiar with Strange Music, Tech N9ne’s long running, highly-successful indie label, who has long been bringing us dope music. I suspect it won’t be long until Booth newcomer...Read More