Watch Kendrick Lamar’s Stunning Video for “N95” Music – 36 seconds ago Kendrick Lamar has released the video for “N95.” The song appears on his new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. This shit hard. A day after releasing his critically acclaimed new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar has dropped[…]
It's finally here. Kendrick Lamar dropped his highly anticipated Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers album on Friday, May 13, and the first reactions are in. Some of the famous people who commented on the album include Lil Durk, and Lupe Fiasco, who hasn't always given K Dot his props. Kendrick just made it scary[…]
Mary J. Blige is No Longer Worried About the State of R&B Music – 16 mins ago We spoke to legendary singer Mary J. Blige about the state of R&B and what she’s trying to achieve with her Strength of a Woman Festival, which just had its inaugural showing over the weekend. Mary J. Blige[…]
Photo via Dayo Lamar/Instagram 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. Dayo[…]
First Look Friday: redveil is the DMV’s Next Great Hope Music – 2 mins ago For this month’s First Look Friday, we kicked it with DMV’s redveil. He talked about his growth, young rappers blowing up in the DMV, and his new album learn 2 swim. The DMV’s next great rapper has an ordinary bedroom.[…]
DOMi and JD Beck Help an Old Jazz Legend Get New Ears in Cameo-Filled “Smile” Video Music – 4 hours ago Anderson .Paak, Thundercat, and Mac DeMarco appear in the video for the first single off the upcoming debut album from DOMi and JD Beck. After years of releasing viral and virtuosic videos of their[…]
Pusha T Provides an Update on the Madlib-Produced Album Music – 12 seconds ago During the inaugural episode of It’s Almost Dry Radio, Pusha T spoke about his plans for a Madlib-produced album, which was later scrapped. Fresh off the release of It’s Almost Dry, Pusha T went to his new radio show It’s Almost Dry Radio on[…]
6 New Hip-Hop, R&B & Alt Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of April 22) Music – 47 mins ago Pusha T’s It’s Almost Dry has finally arrived, and it’s explosive. Mercury’s tabula rasa is another staple release worth hitting play on. Pusha T’s latest album It’s Almost Dry is the biggest album of[…]
After much talk and anticipation, Pusha T's It’s Almost Dry album is here. Ye West is featured on two of the tracks, one of them being Dreamin Of The Past, which he also produced. On the cut, the Chicago artist reveals that he almost bought the house seen on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air but[…]
As promised, Tekashi 6ix9ine dropped a new track at 3 PM today. In "GINE" — which appears to be sponsored by an energy drink — "Tekashi makes a lot of claims about all the people he shot. "They say this and that all that sh*t is cap pull up on them real rough like where[…]
Photo via FX/Hulu In the ‘Atlanta’ cinematic universe, Paper Boi still frequents this site. Show your support for our tireless staff of writers by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Jayson Buford wants you to know that New Yorkers are not heading to work because they are built different. They’re still heading to[…]
A 2003 ‘Playboy’ Article is at The Center of Jam Master Jay’s Murder Trial Music – 2 hours ago Karl Jordan Jr. was one of two men indicted on murder charges for the killing of Jam Master Jay in 2002. The man accused of murdering Jam Master Jay is demanding the dismissal of his charges[…]
Photo via FX/Hulu In the ‘Atlanta’ cinematic universe, Paper Boi still frequents this site. Show your support for our tireless staff of writers by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Jayson Buford isn’t here for the ‘Because The Internet’ revisionism. Abe Beame believes Jake Gyllenhaal’s neck veins deserve a best supporting actor nod[…]
Vince Staples Finds Magic on ‘Ramona Park Broke My Heart’ Music – 51 seconds ago Vince Staples takes it back to his upbringing on Ramona Park Broke My Heart with features from Lil Baby, Ty Dolla $ign and Mustard. As a follow-up to his 2021 eponymous fourth album, Vince Staples returns with new effort Ramona Park[…]
The Weeknd Has Replaced Kanye West for Coachella 2022 Music – 1 min ago On Wednesday, The Weeknd announced that he will replace Kanye West during Coachella Music and Arts Festival on Sunday, April 17th and 24th. News of Kanye West bailing on Coachella has been confirmed. On Wednesday, The Weeknd announced on social media that[…]
Pusha-T & JAY-Z Reunite on Dope Boy Anthem “Neck & Wrist” Music – 23 hours ago On Tuesday, Pusha-T released new single “Neck & Wrist” with JAY-Z and Pharrell Williams, which will be featured on his follow-up to Daytona. After months of Pusha-T teasing his new collaboration with JAY-Z, “Neck & Wrist” is here. On[…]
Kanye West Pulls Out of Coachella 2022 Performance Music – 51 seconds ago Sources have reported that Kanye West has pulled out of his Coachella 2022 performance slot next weekend. Travis Scott will also not perform. Music festival attendees won’t be seeing Kanye West for awhile. On Monday, TMZ reported that Ye has decided to[…]
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. Brandon Callender has that final handshake between Coach K and Hubert Davis on loop. Niontay – “Ain’t Shit” It’s always fun seeing[…]
Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar & Giveon Perform “Peaches” at the 2022 Grammys Music – 3 mins ago To perform “Peaches”, Justin Bieber was joined by Daniel Caesar and Giveon with a piano-led rendition of the hit song at the 2022 Grammys. Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar and Giveon brought their “Peaches” from Georgia to Las Vegas[…]
In our latest Behind the Beat, Thomas Hobbs spoke with Lex Luger about how producing Rick Ross’ “B.M.F. (Blowin Money Fast)” changed his life — for better or worse. The beaming smile on Rick Ross’ face told producer Lex Luger (real name Lexus Arnel Lewi) everything he needed to know. It was the first time[…]
NOLA’s New Rap Vanguard Shined at The 2022 BUKU Music + Art Project Music – 1 hour ago The 10th annual BUKU Music + Art Project in New Orleans was brimming with saavy, skilled, and resilient rappers from all corners of the Crescent City. Following a two-year hiatus spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the BUKU Music[…]
