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Drake Postpones Young Money Reunion After Catching COVID-19

Drake Postpones Young Money Reunion After Catching COVID-19 Music – 37 mins ago Due to having COVID, Drake has postponed the Young Money Reunion. Drake has not yet announced new dates. The Young Money reunion will have to be put on pause. On Monday (August 1), Drake went to Instagram and announced that he was[…]

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Men In the Zone: An Interview With Vic Spencer & Small Professor

Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Kevin Crandall loves waking up to a new Flo Milli album. Load management, a phenomenon championed by Toronto Raptors’ ring bearer and current LA Clippers’ star Kawhi Leonard, is a common feature of the modern NBA. The practice consists of resting[…]

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Afro Jams of the Week: July 8, 2022

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. One Lyrical X Leyna X[…]

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“I’d Rather Not Know Than to Know It All”: An Interview With Hodgy

Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Hodgy is amidst a rebirth. The one-time member of the Odd Future Wolf Gang is in a more meditative mood these days. His latest project, Entitled, arrives after a six-year hiatus from rapping and signals a distinct change in style. On[…]

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Huey V Wants Somebody to “Tell The Kia Boys to Stop!”

Photo courtesy of Huey V/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. Taylor Rubright’s DMs are always open. In recent months, Milwaukee has seen what has been described as an “epidemic” of car theft and reckless driving —[…]

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Usher Serenades NPR On His First ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert

Usher Serenades NPR On His First ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert Music – 39 seconds ago Performing a run of classics, Usher was joined by R&B vocalists Vedo and Eric Bellinger while performing his first NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Usher is back and smoother than ever on his first NPR Tiny Desk Concert. The legendary R&B vocalist[…]

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Mixtape Monday: Middle Clash, Sango, obrigxdo.tabjones, Jesse Rack$on, Tab-One + More

Mixtape Monday: Middle Clash, Sango, obrigxdo.tabjones, Jesse Rack$on, Tab-One + More Music – 1 min ago Middle Clash, Sango, obrigxdo.tabjones, Jesse Rack$on, Tab-One and more this Mixtape Monday. Middle Clash is out front this week with Clash Course, Sango outlines the Great Lakes Influence, obrigxdo.tabjones is VIVID and Jesse Rack$on takes a sec to Reminisce.[…]

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Yaya Bey Is Creating Healing Music For Black Women

Yaya Bey Is Creating Healing Music For Black Women Music – 2 days ago Brooklyn-based singer Yaya Bey is creating intricate R&B that speaks to her healing journey. Bey speaks with us about the core of ‘Remember Your North Star’, her confessional and emotionally honest album. Yaya Bey’s newest R&B album is a healing balm[…]

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Chlöe Teases Midnight Release of New Single ‘Surprise’

Chlöe Teases Midnight Release of New Single ‘Surprise’ Music – 23 seconds ago Parkwood Entertainment act Chlöe went to social media on Thursday to announce the release of new single “Surprise,” chosen by Beyoncé. Parkwood Entertainment is full of surprises this week. On Thursday (June 16),Chlöe announced the midnight release of new single “Surprise,” which[…]

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Here’s 5 Theories About Beyoncé’s Forthcoming Album ‘Renaissance’

Here’s 5 Theories About Beyoncé’s Forthcoming Album ‘Renaissance’ Music – 2 hours ago With Beyoncé announcing her seventh album Renaissance for a July 29th release, here’s five theories we have about the project. Beyoncé is bringing back the rollout. On Thursday (June 16), the icon announced her seventh album Renaissance after weeks of speculation. British Vogue has also published[…]

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XXL Magazine Publishes its Most Diverse Freshman List of All Time

XXL Magazine Publishes its Most Diverse Freshman List of All Time Music – 8 mins ago Saucy Santana, Nardo Wick, Doechii, Babyface Ray, and KenTheMan are among the emerging stars of 2022 for XXL Magazine’s Freshman Class. On Tuesday, XXL Magazine announced the 2022 Freshman Class. The list, which — with the exception of 2008[…]

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The Definitive Ranking of Every ‘Soundbombing II’ Song

At the top it’s just us. Support the realest source of independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Pete Hunt is waiting on Phil Knight’s next offer to buy the Blazers so that Chip Kelly can come through and turn things around. Rawkus Records cemented its indie rap juggernaut status[…]

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Slam on the CDJ: The Best DJ Sets of May 2022

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.” Sometimes, the joy of a great DJ set comes from the way it bridges gaps, whether[…]