Maxo Returns With Madlib-Produced Single”48″ Music – 45 mins ago Maxo has released new Madlib-produced single “48” featuring Pink Siifu from his forthcoming sophomore album Even God Has A Sense Of Humor. Maxo is back with new single “48,” tagging producer and collaborator Pink Siifu to join him on the cathartic track. The black and[…]
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Dario McCarty knows the deal “I just felt like it was too attached to me,” DaBoii tells me over the phone. “I was having dreams for two years straight of cutting it.” He’s talking about his old hairstyle. DaBoii recently made[…]
Photo by LA MX$E 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. Son Raw is Montreal like Tams on a Sunday. Know the Shades by Jai Nitai LotusKnow the Shades by Jai Nitai Lotus[…]
Mase Responds to Fivio Foreign’s $5K Advance Claim Music – 2 mins ago Mase stopped by Million Dollaz Worth of Game days after Fivio Foreign claimed he received a $5K advance from the Harlem rapper. Mase is setting the record straight about Fivio Foreign‘s $5,000 advance. The Harlem World rapper stopped by podcast Million Dollaz Worth of[…]
‘Look at Me: XXXTentacion’ Director Talks About the Complications of Telling the Controversial Rapper’s Story Music – 11 mins ago We sat with Look at Me: XXXTentacion director Sabaah Folayan who talked about the film’s purpose while taking the time to respond to a few questions regarding some concerns. Something nefarious lurks underneath the surface[…]
11 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of July 22) Music – 1 hour ago Flo Milli’s debut album You Still Here, Ho? is top of mind for us this week. Rico Nasty also unleashes her latest, Las Ruinas. Flo Milli came in like a thief in the night a[…]
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Kevin Crandall will miss Rudy Gobert in a Utah Jazz jersey. The Malice at The Palace is the most infamous brawl in NBA, and possibly American sports, history. The video of Indiana Pacers’ small forward Ron Artest (now Metta Sandiford-Artest) rushing[…]
10 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of July 8th) Music – 47 seconds ago Burna Boy’s long-awaited sixth studio album Love, Damini and FLO’s debut EP The Lead are among some of the hottest albums this week. Some of our favorites acts in hip-hop and R&B have returned with week, while other[…]
Black Thought & Danger Mouse Hit Times Square With Joey Bada$$, Russ and Dylan Cartlidge In ‘Because’ Visual Music – 17 seconds ago The “Because” visual from Black Thought & Danger Mouse features Joey Bada$$, Russ and Dylan Cartlidge taking over Times Square in NYC. Black Thought & Danger Mouse take over Times Square in their[…]
Killer Mike Drops New Single “Run” Featuring Young Thug & Dave Chappelle Music – 12 mins ago Killer Mike has released “Run,” his first solo single in over a decade, also featuring Young Thug and a monologue from Dave Chappelle. Killer Mike is on the “Run.” On Independence Day (July 4), the veteran rapper released[…]
10 Underrated Albums In 2022 You May Have Missed So Far Music – 4 hours ago In case they missed your ears, here’s 10 underrated albums that dropped in 2022 that we think are worthy of your attention. In the current landscape of music releases, it is near impossible to find the time for discovery[…]
9 New Hip-Hop, Jazz & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of July 1) Music – 4 hours ago EARTHGANG’s Ghetto Gods receives a deluxe edition. Muni Long also shares Public Displays of Affection Too. When EARTHGANG’s Ghetto Gods album arrived earlier this year, it offered an interesting addition to hip-hop conversations online and[…]
Photo via Nancy Mounir/Bandcamp Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Peter Holslin owns several time machines Nozhet El Nofous by Nancy MounirNozhet El Nofous by Nancy Mounir The best moments on Nancy Mounir’s new album are the quiet parts—and there are a lot of quiet parts. Warm[…]
Denzel Curry & the Cold-Blooded Soul Band Perform Jazzy Album Cuts on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ Music – 1 min ago Denzel Curry performed popular songs from Melt My Eyez See Your Future and older albums alongside Cold-Blooded Soul Band for the latest NPR Tiny Desk. The latest performance for NPR’s Tiny Desk series, out this morning, sees[…]
Drake Announces His New Album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Music – 5 mins ago Drake is gearing up to release his new album Honestly, Nevermind. Drake is joining the summer music conversation. He recently took to Instagram to announce his seventh album Honestly, Nevermind will release at midnight on Friday. Immediately after the rapper shared the surprise[…]
Robert Glasper on Juneteenth & Healing Through Music Music – 18 seconds ago Robert Glasper chats about his upcoming Juneteenth show in L.A. and how his music has been affected by the last few years. This Juneteenth, the famed Hollywood Bowl music venue in Los Angeles will have the first-ever all-Black symphony orchestra in the[…]
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Earl Sweatshirt, Burna Boy, The Roots & More to Perform at AFROPUNK 2022 Music – 45 seconds ago Returning to Brooklyn from September 10-11, AFROPUNK 2022 will feature Earl Sweatshirt, Burna Boy, The Roots Freddie Gibbs and more. AFROPUNK 2022 is touching down in Brooklyn this summer. From September 10-11, the Black arts festival makes[…]
The Secret To Rising Rapper Kidd Kenn’s Flow? Learning Every Nicki Minaj Verse Music – 1 hour ago Chicago’s Kidd Kenn came up remixing drill music from artists in the city. Now he’s performing at Pride events across the country. Chicago native Dontrell Smith always knew he wanted to be a star. Before becoming the[…]
Not all rap fans appreciate meaningful lyrics. Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey does. On Tuesday, June 7, he sent a tweet about Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers album and said he can't stop rocking to it. this is an opera. @kendricklamar is a poet and a teacher. I learn something new each listen…and[…]
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. Harley Geffner wants Miles Bridges to drink more water. Gank Gaank – “Paper Route Money” There are a few supernovas every decade who[…]
