Watch Benny the Butcher & J. Cole Link Up in the “Johnny P’s Caddy” Video Music – 8 hours ago Benny the Butcher and J. Cole team up in new video for “Johnny P’s Caddy” from the Buffalo rapper’s upcoming third album Tana Talk 4. Benny the Butcher is back with a vengeance. At midnight,[…]
Fly Anakin Announces Debut Album with Madlib-Produced Single “No Dough” Music – 3 mins ago Pink Siifu, Big Kahuna OG, Nickelus F, and more, are slated to appear on the upcoming Fly Anakin album. After years of being a staple in underground rap, Fly Anakin is readying his debut album. Announced today with the release[…]
These Slides are a Fittingly Regal Tribute to MF DOOM Music – 51 seconds ago A boutique Japanese clothing brand is set to release a pair of slides with the iconic insignia of MF DOOM. For decades now, MF DOOM has inspired, or more deliberately brought to market, some of hip-hop’s most coveted collectibles. Whether[…]
Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Abe Beame‘s sartorial spirit guide is Billy Crystal in Throw Momma from the Train. There are other contenders, but if you’re looking for a collective that defined the first decade of this century in rap, it’s really G-Unit. The very appropriately christened[…]
9 Hip-Hop and R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of January 14th) Music – 2 hours ago We’re halfway through January and the hits keep coming. This week’s best hip-hop and indie releases include FKA Twigs, Nick Grant and more. The second week of January is staying strong on the music side. Midway[…]
Pete Rock Plans on Suing Nas Over ‘Illmatic’ Royalties Music – 9 seconds ago Legendary hip-hop producer Pete Rock claims that he hasn’t been paid royalties for his work on Nas’ 1994 debut Illmatic. Nas’ debut Illmatic was an instant classic, and album contributor Pete Rock says that he hasn’t been paid from its success. Page[…]
J. Cole Will Headline Bonnaroo 2022 Music – 2 hours ago Bonnaroo 2022 has announced its full lineup. J. Cole, 21 Savage, and Roddy Ricch will headline the three-day festival in June. Tinashe, Herbie Hancock, and Tierra Whack will also be performing. Although Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival couldn’t weather the storm last year, the Tennessee-based[…]
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. Leonel is Telling Us Something Good. Simply put, 2021 was an amazing year[…]
Mixtape Monday: ANKHLEJOHN x DA$H, SHAOLIN JAZZ, Hus “Wavo” Kingpin, HUBBS + More Music – 25 mins ago ANKHLEJOHN x DA$H, SHAOLIN JAZZ, Hus “Wavo” Kingpin, HUBBS and more this Mixtape Monday. ANKHLEJOHN x DA$H link for Honey Sweeter Than Blood, SHAOLIN JAZZ drops The 37th Chamber, Hus “Wavo” Kingpin returns with Threesome Pt. 2[…]
Though the two are very different, Ari Lennox and Summer Walker stand out in the upper echelon of R&B because they share the most honest versions of themselves. In today’s music industry, artists have to constantly to market themselves, while relentlessly churning out music that resonates with their fanbases. And within that cutthroat climate, D.C.[…]
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 doesn’t know what to do with his hands. Jay Critch – “Hustler Muzik” [prod. A Lau] Even though the sample-heavy[…]
