How J Dilla’s Relationship with the Strip Club Chocolate City Inspired His Creative Process Music – 2 hours ago Those who knew J Dilla best understood how his love for strip clubs — especially Detroit’s now-shuttered Chocolate City — informed his love for making music. On “One,” the outro track to J Dilla’s debut album[…]
After the 2021 singles “City Boy Summer” and “Michael Vick,” American rapper Dogan followed through with a new EP titled Dolce. This 6-track collection sees the emerging artist spill his truths in the most inspiring manner, always staying sharp while never straining for effect. Each of the 6 tracks listed on this EP demonstrates Dogan’s[…]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Dr. Dre, Saba, and More Music – 28 mins ago The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Dr. Dre, Saba, Junglepussy, Cities Aviv, and more. Scroll through selections from this week’s sequence[…]
In December of 2021, we tragically lost Drakeo the Ruler. We Know the Truth pays tribute to the foreign whip crasher, Mr. Mosely, one of the most innovative LA rappers in the history of the genre, and most importantly, a rapper we all loved who made music that became part of our lives. This ain’t Grand[…]
For the first Behind the Beat of 2022, Thomas Hobbs spoke with Drumma Boy about producing Jeezy and Kanye West’s empowering trap anthem “Put On.” The greatest rap songs don’t tend to begin in a McDonald’s parking lot. But given this setting resulted in a deadly 5 minute and 21 second coronation for hustlers who[…]
Atlanta, GA-based American singer and recording artist Hollywood Alicee releases a magnificent track titled “Wat Is U Sayin.” The sensuality and erotic vibes she pours in her new song is simply infectious, and beautifully introduces her to the masses. Blending pop, R&B and urban vibes into one hit single is what Hollywood Alicee has managed[…]
LA-based Hip-Hop recording artist Jay La Osay just released his latest joint titled “Real Spill.” Pushing boundaries in all senses of the term while remaining rooted in the best of American Hip-Hop has to offer, Jay performs a real tour de force with “Real Spill.” La Osay talks about money, love and lust over a[…]
In December of 2021, we lost Drakeo the Ruler. All month, We Know the Truth will pay tribute to the Ruler, the foreign whip crasher, Mr. Mosley, one of the most innovative LA rappers in the history of the genre, and most importantly, a rapper we all loved who made music that became part of[…]
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Where else will you find the thoroughly researched rundown of the best up-and-coming artists from the continent of Africa on a weekly basis? At the top it’s just us. Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. African music never sleeps, and neither does Leonel. Bensoul feat. Bien – “Thick[…]
Creative girl band ZAM recently dropped Fun Girl Vol. 1: Back To Miami, a beautiful debut mixtape that shows the girls’ exciting style and talent. Some of the coolest-sounding tracks off the album are “Shots”, “Easy”, and “Different”. Niching in the r&b, pop, and hip hop genres Goldi, Mika, and Rasti make original and exciting[…]
Dance, EDM, Indie, and Electro-pop artist Riotron shoots a new track featuring GOLDHOUSE titled “Silent Night.” In just one track, Riotron manages to showcase his signature style and create a memorable moment for the hearts and souls of fans. Riotron’s music is quite unusual as it seems to hold some therapeutic qualities few artists can[…]
A look at how the video for “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” made — then almost broke — D’Angelo. In the five years between his debut album, Brown Sugar, and Voodoo, D’Angelo’s personal and musical career had changed. The artist suffered from writer’s block after spending two years touring for Brown Sugar; only after his son Michael was[…]
The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you’ve yet to hear. So support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. You can catch Brandon Callender pondering the state of ACC basketball in between putting you on to the best new music out[…]
8 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of January 21) Music – 3 mins ago Artists like Elujay, Mach Hommy, Lady London, and Kyle Banks have our attention this week for our best album picks. With January almost over, a few artists are dropping off cohesive drops worth checking out.[…]
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Catch Dean Van Nguyen revisiting the greatest rap songs of the 2010s that you shouldn’t have missed, but probably did. Where do you place Brooklynite Steel Tipped Dove (né Joseph Fusaro) in the New York rap landscape? If his client list[…]
Emerging artist Tiing is out with “Options”, an empowering song that teaches to never give up. Tiing raps beautifully to the sounds of the beats and synths as he speaks on some really important things. “Quitting is not an option,” is the main message, something that most people need to hear at times. Tiing is[…]
We’re smoking purple, sippin’ ‘gnac. Inhaler, we’re Primatene Mist, causin’ asthma attacks. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Somewhere out there, D’Andre Ball is arguing the case that Randy Moss was twice the receiver Jerry Rice ever was. Last Sunday, the Bay Area hip-hop community mourned the[…]
How Tom And Jerry Inspired “C.R.E.A.M.” And Other Interesting Facts From Raekwon’s Memoir Music – 3 hours ago Raekwon released his memoir, From Staircase to Stage, late November last year. It finds the Wu-Tang Clan member telling his life story in a way only he can, divulging interesting facts that have never been told before, or[…]
Prepare to be swept off your feet with Amanda Maziell’s stunning singles. Her one of a kind style is to mix two genres together in a song that has a lot to share with the audience. The message is clear – be independent, be free and have a good time. Amanda’s music inspires the listener[…]
The last album 2 Chainz dropped was 2020’s So Help Me God! Now, he’s ready to release his new LP, Dope Don’t Sell Itself, coming in January. The veteran rapper will also be dropping a new single this week. “Hey you how you been !?,”Chainz captioned an Instagram photo of himself. “Its been a minute[…]
