Towela Kaira/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. Safi Diabaté –[…]
Freddie Gibbs Officially Announces New Album ‘SSS’ with New Single “Too Much” Music – 3 hours ago Hear the first single from the upcoming Freddie Gibbs album, $oul $old $eparately. Freddie Gibbs is upping the ante. After years of teasing and tinkering, the charismatic Gary, IN rapper has officially announced his next project. Titled, SSS[…]
DaBaby Show In New Orleans Canceled After Selling Only 500 Tickets For a 14,000 Seat Arena Music – 4 mins ago DaBaby will no longer perform at Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans on Friday after selling only 500 tickets for a 14,000 capacity stadium. DaBaby has been canceled yet again. On Tuesday (August 30),[…]
Missy Elliott Caught Some heat From the Barbz After “Classics Vs. Hits” Question Music – 8 mins ago Missy Elliott asked her Twitter followers what makes a record a ‘hit’ or ‘classic,’ prompting some to think she was shading Nicki Minaj. Missy Elliott denies shading Nicki Minaj after asking her Twitter followers about the difference[…]
Artwork by Shane Ingersoll Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Son Raw stays pondering the dual consciousness of double classics. Underground rapper is a tough job description. While rockstar iconography will outlive rock music itself, and plain old “rapper” is a label now so predictable as to[…]
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This UK Rap Duo Has A Song With MF DOOM And Jay Electronica Music – 37 seconds ago “Barz Simpson,” which features MF DOOM and Jay Electronica, is the first single from UK-based duo White Girl Wasted, ahead of their upcoming September 6 self-titled debut. White Girl Wasted, a new collaborative hip-hop duo based out[…]
8 Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of August 12) Music – 3 mins ago Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion and The Game offer long-awaited albums this week, along with Lil Zay Osama, Rod Wave and more. Albums of this week come from a mix of legendary and newer acts, from[…]
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Blue Note Jazz Festival 2022: Finally a Festival Where Music Was All That Mattered Music – 4 hours ago While attending the Inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival, we spoke to standout artists on the bill and their relationship with music. It’s easy to overlook the obvious but sometimes the truth is hiding in plain sight. As[…]
Chaka Khan Still Hates “Through The Wire” Because She Sounds Like a “Chipmunk” Music – 2 mins ago While on Good Day DC, soul and funk veteran Chaka Khan shared that she was “upset” at the sound of her voice on Ye’s “Through the Wire.” Nearly 20 years later, Chaka Khan isn’t pleased with her[…]
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Rolling Loud Miami 2022: Kendrick Lamar, Future & Travis Scott Highlight a Weekend Full of Surprises Music – 8 mins ago From Kid Cudi vs. Lil Durk and Kanye West to Future and Travis Scott, Rolling Loud Miami 2022 was dominated by moments that made headlines. The Miami weather was scorching hot all weekend. But[…]
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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. The first time Harley Geffner heard ‘Barter 6’ it rewired the way his brain processed sound. Roland Jones – Murda Season Vol.[…]
Drake’s October World Weekend Will Feature a Young Money Reunion Music – 3 seconds ago Drake has announced three-day arrangement October World Weekend Tour in Toronto, with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby and more on the bill. Drake is bringing Honestly, Nevermind festivities home for the summer. On Wednesday (July 13), the Canadian native announced October[…]
Babyface to Release ‘Girls Night Out’ Album Featuring Ella Mai, Kehlani & More Music – 26 seconds ago As his Capitol Records debut, Babyface will release new album Girls Night Out with features from Ella Mai, Kehlani, Ari Lennox and more. Veteran singer-songwriter and producer Kenneth ‘Babyface‘ Edmonds is tagging some leading ladies in R&B for[…]
