Best Songs of The Week: ft. keiyaA, Marcel Allen, and More Music – 4 hours 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 keiyaA, Jerry Paper, Marcel Allen, Kaelin Ellis, and more. Scroll through selections from this week’s[…]
J. Cole Links with BIA on “London” Music – 13 mins ago After teaming up with BIA on new single “London,” J. Cole revealed that he was “blown away” by the original track before adding his verse. J. Cole has gone back to London. On Friday, BIA released her first collaboration with the North Carolina[…]
Syd Gets In Her Feels On ‘Broken Hearts Club’ Music – 19 seconds ago Syd drops her sophomore album, ‘Broken Hearts Club’, her first release in five years with features from Lucky Daye, Smino and Kehlani. It’s Syd‘s turn. On Friday, the vocalist released her sophomore full-length album, Broken Hearts Club. The album features Lucky Daye[…]
Tyler, the Creator Wins Second Best Rap Album Grammy Music – 1 hour ago During the pre-Grammy premiere ceremony, it was announced that Tyler, the Creator Best Rap Album for his sixth album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. Tyler, the Creator is on a winning streak. During the pre-Grammy ceremony for tonight’s 64th Annual[…]
Watch Beyoncé Perform “Be Alive” at the 2022 Oscars Music – 4 hours ago Beyoncé did a rousing rendition of “Be Alive” at the 2022 Oscars. The singer also got her first Oscar nomination for the song. Beyoncé has opened the 2022 Academy Awards by Performing the King Richard standout track “Be Alive.” The singer,[…]
Syd Announces Sophomore Album ‘Broken Hearts Club’ Music – 12 mins ago Five years after her debut Fin, Syd is readying her sophomore effort Broken Hearts Club with features from Lucky Daye, Smino and Kehlani. Syd is going solo again. Five years after her full-length debut album Fin, The Internet front woman has announced her sophomore[…]
LL Cool J Fully Embraces His History of Making “Ridiculous” Music Videos Music – 25 mins ago On Thursday, LL Cool J emerged with a recap of some of his most wild moments in throwback music videos and explained his wild antics. Although a certified heartthrob in the ’80s and ’90s, LL Cool J was[…]
“Art is Not a Proxy For Any Ill or Harm.” Kanye West Defends His Controversial ‘Eazy’ Video Music – 19 seconds ago On Sunday, Kanye West went to Instagram to defend the visual for “Eazy,” where Ye kidnaps and buries a claymation figure of Pete Davidson. Kanye West is taking a stance against ‘Eazy’ detractors.[…]
Donald Glover Said He Made ‘Awaken, My Love!’ After Someone Told Him He Couldn’t Make a Hit Music – 6 mins ago In a season five preview of The Shop, Donald Glover said he made 2016 album Awaken, My Love! after being told he “couldn’t make a hit.” In a new episode of The Show, Donald Glover[…]
Kanye West Kidnaps & Buries Pete Davidson in Animated “Eazy” Video Music – 12 seconds ago Kanye West releases the video for “Eazy,” which features the rapper taking aim at Pete Davidson. On Wednesday morning, a Los Angeles judge made Kim Kardashian a single woman. In return, Kanye West seemingly responded by releasing the video[…]
Kendrick Lamar & Ye to Headline Rolling Loud Miami 2022 Music – 47 seconds ago Kendrick Lamar, Ye, Future will headline Rolling Loud Miami 2022, set for July 22nd-24th at Hard Rock Stadium. While prepping his final TDE album, Kendrick Lamar is also returning to the music festival circuit. Kung Fu Kenny returns to Rolling Loud Miami[…]
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. CHAIN OF COMMAND by WiFiGawdCHAIN OF COMMAND by WiFiGawd According to the late, great music journalist, POW vet, and close friend of mine, Lucas Foster, there should only be two tangible epochs of Soundcloud-born rap music: pre-and post-WiFiGawd. The first time[…]
‘DONDA 2’ Features an Impassioned Kanye West You’re Either Going to Love or Hate Music – 1 hour ago While the DONDA 2 Experience didn’t go off perfectly, the event makes it further clear that Kanye West remains invigorated and fueled by passion. The only thing that commands more attention than Kanye West is his[…]
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. Mz Free‘s new[…]
Anderson .Paak was the Big Winner At Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Music – 5 seconds ago Anderson .Paak was a surprise guest during Sunday’s halftime show. To celebrate his special appearance, he’s released a commemorative tee. We’re two months into 2021 and Anderson .Paak is already having a hell of a year. On Sunday,[…]
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. Support our coverage[…]
Mixtape Monday: Daniel Crawford, Cashus King, IVY SOLE, brainorchestra, Scienz Of Life + More Music – 2 mins ago Daniel Crawford, Cashus King, IVY SOLE, brainorchestra, Scienz Of Life and more this Mixtape Monday. Daniel Crawford gets the ball rolling this week with Dillafornia 12, Cashus King is back with Cashus Kingdom, IVY SOLE gets[…]
Watch Pusha-T & Kanye West Channel Biggie & Diddy in “Diet Coke” Video Music – 3 hours ago Pusha-T has dropped the video for “Diet Coke,” the first single from his upcoming album. The song was produced by 88-Keys, who made the beat over 18 years ago. Two weeks after premiering an unreleased track at[…]
Even our drunken keys type a bit off-beat to Dilla time. Support what very well could be the last oasis of ad-free music journalism not hidden behind a paywall by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. At what would be J Dilla’s last show in December 2005, DJ Deckstarr, the opening DJ wore[…]
In December of 2021, we tragically lost Drakeo the Ruler. We Know the Truth pay tribute to 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 our lives. Drakeo might not have[…]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Saba, Denzel Curry, and More Music – 38 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 Denzel Curry, Saba, Na-Kel Smith, Your Old Droog, and more. Scroll through selections from this[…]
