Listen To Rick Rubin’s 42-Minute Chat With Kaytranada Music – 3 hours ago Grammy-winning producer Kaytranada joined Rick Rubin on podcast Broken Record to discuss his career as a beatmaker. Kaytranada might be on a stadium tour with The Weeknd, but he recently made time to talk music with Rick Rubin on podcast Broken Record. During[…]
Diddy Responds To Backlash On His “R&B Is Dead” Comments Music – 16 seconds ago After proclaiming that ‘R&B is dead’, Diddy responded to backlash of his statement, saying that he wanted to “bring attention” to the genre. Diddy is facing the music after claiming that “R&B is dead.” During an Instagram Live session with[…]
Nicki Minaj Channels Rick James On New Single “Super Freaky Girl” Music – 2 mins ago Sampling Rick James’ 1981 hit “Super Freak,” Nicki Minaj has released her long-awaited new single “Super Freaky Girl.” Nicki Minaj dives into her ‘freaky’ side on new single “Super Freaky Girl.” The song, which samples 1981 Rick James hit “Super[…]
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. Will Hagle‘s nap during Hamilton live cost him $3 per minute. “Artificial intelligence” is an irritating tech buzz-phrase but also an undeniable aspect of an imminent[…]
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. Pete Tosiello would prefer a reality where you don’t decapitate a journalist with a bonesaw and get rewarded with a fist bump from the leader of[…]
Photo via Pérola/YouTube 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. Pérola x[…]
Steve Lacy Channels Future Funk On New Album ‘Gemini Rights’ Music – 2 mins ago Steve Lacy has released his 10-track new album Gemini Rights, with appearances from fellow The Internet member Matt Martians and Fousheé. Steve Lacy is living out his Gemini Rights. On his 10-track new album, the musician explores the depth of love, heartbreak,[…]
Watch Lil Baby Go From Atlanta Hustler to Grammy-Winner in the First ‘Untrapped’ Trailer Music – 3 mins ago A trailer for the new documentary, “Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby,” shows the Atlanta rapper’s early career arc and struggles with the failure of American institutions. The first trailer for an upcoming documentary on[…]
Spotify Acquires Wordle-Inspired Music Trivia Game Heardle Music – 3 mins ago Spotify is set to acquire viral interactive music trivia game Heardle, offering it as a music discovery tool for millions of listeners. Viral music game Heardle is coming to Spotify. The merger comes the interactive music trivia game rolled out in February of[…]
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 Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci.” After years of fits and starts, it’s starting to feel like live sets might be back.[…]
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Chris Daly is not a fan of “street corn popcorn.” Chris Alfaro has had an interesting past few years. The L.A. beat scene staple better known as Free the Robots, first made his name at Lincoln Heights’ legendary beat scene night,[…]
Three Michael Jackson Songs Removed From Streaming Services Amid Vocals Controversy Music – 29 seconds ago Three Michael Jackson songs have been pulled from streaming services by Sony Music over concerns about questionable vocals. Bad news for Michael Jackson fans. Three songs from the King of Pop’s catalog, “Monster” featuring 50 Cent, “Keep Your Head[…]
Pro Era member Capital Steez took his life in 2012, something that Joey Badass rarely talks about. But he did address it on the new song “Survivors Guilt,” featuring Ab-Soul. The cut is the latest single off the Pro Era leader's forthcoming album "2000." “STEEZY told me get ’em so I got em / Now[…]
Kate Bush Has Earned Around $2.3 Million In Royalties Thanks to ‘Stranger Things’ Music – 34 seconds ago Kate Bush has seen a $2.3 million boost in streams after “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” was featured on the fourth season of Stranger Things. Kate Bush can officially cash in Stranger Things. After[…]
City Girls & Usher Heat Up the Summer With “Good Love” Music – 4 hours ago City Girls team up with Usher for new single “Good Love,” taking to roller skating rink Cascade in Atlanta for the accompanying music video. Miami natives City Girls take it to the A in new Usher-assisted single “Good Love.”[…]
Photo via BXKS/Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Renz – “FAQs” The Lambeth-raised MobSet mafioso has all the merits of a classic bread-and-butter grime MC, coming from the same new generational cloth as Squintz, Novelist, and SBK (the latter also producing the head-bopping beat for FAQ’s).[…]
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. It’s been two full decades since Jadakiss dropped that brutal hip hop truism: “you know dead rappers get better promotion.” In the past few years, it feels like the pace of rappers’ deaths has quickened, giving us only enough time to[…]
Photo courtesy of Enumclaw/Instagram Please support our efforts to give you the best writing about the world’s best music by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Enumclaw understands genius in simplicity. The indie rock quartet from Tacoma eschew exotic studio effects, elongated guitar solos, and elaborate song structures. Leadsinger Aramis Johnson’s plaintive vocals[…]
Latto Brings Out Mariah Carey for “Big Energy” During the BET Awards 2022 Music – 50 mins ago While performing “It’s Givin” and “Big Energy” remix during the BET Awards 2022, Latto was joined by Mariah Carey and Young Dirty Bastard. Latto is bringing along special guests during her first BET Awards performance. After accepting[…]
Watch Kendrick Lamar Chant “Godspeed For Women’s Rights” During Glastonbury 2022 Performance Music – 2 hours ago Kendrick Lamar performed at Glastonbury 2022, where he made a public statement about Roe V. Wade being overturned. It’s not officially a comeback until he hits the stage. On Sunday evening, Kendrick Lamar closed out the Glastonbury 2022[…]
The BET Awards 2022: Full List of Winners Music – 46 mins ago A live rundown of winners during the BET Awards 2022. Check back for an updated list of winners throughout the live telecast. The 2022 BET Awards is back in Los Angeles, coming to viewers live from the Microsoft Theater with host Taraji[…]
