Art by Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Michael McKinney is the […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Long Beach rapper $tupid […]
Image via Nickelus F/Instagram The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Ant shall bring disaster to evil factors. [embedded content] [embedded content] Before turning 30, Chief Keef and NBA Youngboy […]
You can find Jeff Weiss in his Mitsubishi, eating sushi, bumping Fugees In the American imagination, voodoo is all zombies and hexes, New Orleans tourist traps and American Horror Story. In its Haitian incarnation, it is a ritual of the powerless to right injustice. Itâs a response to a chaotic world and an ancestral history […]
Art by Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Dash Lewis wants someone to […]
RenowedOmen is not interested in fitting neatly into a genre box. The Colorado Springs producer is focused on building music that feels immersive, intentional, and alive. His tracks donât just play in the background. They create a space you step into. He describes his sound as a âfuturistic underground renaissance,â but what stands out most […]
Lipstick Killer has never separated danger from femininity. She built her identity on the collision. The name itself says everything. She describes Lipstick Killer as âcute, feminine, and absolutely deadly on the micâ â a reflection of growing up balancing softness and toughness. As a teenager, she was battling mostly boys, holding her ground while […]
Art by Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Dean Van Nguyenâs book Words […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Maxo joins Jeff Weiss […]
On February 13, the hardcore hip-hop artist, Tyler Boy Sammy, returns with âItaly,â a new single that follows the trajectory set by his 2025 EP Lake Way Harbour. According to the official press release, the track continues his âraw, uncompromisingâ approach, but this time with a noticeable shift in atmosphere. If Lake Way Harbour documented […]
The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Donald Morrison isnât falling for Jelly Rollâs feigned ignorance during his 2026 Grammyâs acceptance speech. [embedded content] [embedded content] Picture your grandmother, your […]
Valentineâs Day gifting has shifted in recent years. While flowers and chocolate will always have their place, more people are choosing gifts that feel personal, useful, and lasting. This year, the most thoughtful Valentineâs presents focus on care, experience, and everyday joy rather than one day novelty. Here are three Valentineâs gift ideas that go […]
Art by Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. The fact that someone […]
Art by Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Elmattic canât stand to see you […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. LaRussell joins Jeff Weiss, […]
Image via Ray Tamarra/Getty Images The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Steven Louis Bobblehead Night has been rescheduled. [embedded content] [embedded content] âStill Tippinââ was one of my favorite […]
Image via Michael McKinney Independent rap journalists will recommend you new music until their voices give out. Keep it that way by supporting Passion of the Weiss via a subscription to our Patreon. Michael McKinney understands the cultural importance of Kreayshawnâs âGucci Gucci.â As with 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, there was no immediately obvious […]
Art by Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Thomas Hobbs knows when itâs […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Flyana Boss sit down […]
Art via Evan Solano The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Ant shall bring disaster to evil factors. [embedded content] [embedded content] Everything comes naturally to A$AP Rocky. Thereâs a […]
The Brooklyn-based band, Makes My Blood Dance, have built a reputation by merging and mutating the genes of metal with disco, glam, and electropop. Led by vocalist and founder EV0 alongside guitarist and synth architect Jon Kristian, Makes My Blood Dance operate outside the rulebook â ripping open sounds, rewiring them, and allowing intuition to […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Sadie Sartini Garner listens […]
Art via Evan Solano The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Harley Geffner still wants to know if Project T-Pain is 03 Greedoâs best album? [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded […]
Thereâs a difference between artists who talk about growth and those who let it show. Right now, Tino Kamal is firmly in the second group. With âFirst Born,â Tino Kamal releases one of his most revealing tracks to date, not by oversharing, but by aligning his music with the moment heâs actually living. âFirst Bornâ […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. RXKNephew doesnât believe in […]
Art via Evan Solano Independent rap journalists will recommend you new music until their voices give out. Keep it that way by supporting Passion of the Weiss via a subscription to our Patreon. Douglas Martin still wonât hesitate to stretch you like Zack Sabre Jr. Every year for the intro for this list, I feel […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Staley Sharples says that […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Michael McKinney understands the […]
Art via Evan Solano The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Donald Morrison aka Donthany Morristano here, the internetâs most chopped music nerd. [embedded content] [embedded content] To no oneâs […]
Young Meepa has officially released MXTPE #2: misanthropy. Dropping at midnight under a full Gemini moon on December 4, 2025, the project stands as a brutal snapshot of a life shaped by displacement, addiction, and resistance. The title misanthropy reflects a history of repeated harm rather than abstract bitterness. For Young Meepa, mistrust is not […]