XTINE Embraces Intimacy with New Single “In The Falling”
Rising alt-pop artist XTINE explores the power of staying present in her vulnerable new single, “In The Falling,” out now.
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Kelly Monrow, “Dear Dolly: A Child’s Memo”
Kelly Monrow delivers a raw and vulnerable musical narrative with her latest single, ‘Dear Dolly: A Child’s Memo,’ shifting from indie pop to soulful storytelling.
DeCoster: The Architect of the Long Game in Hip-Hop
In the high-speed ecosystem of modern rap, where trajectories are often measured in fleeting TikTok trends and algorithm-driven spikes, DeCoster operates with the focused intensity of an old-school craftsman. He is a rare breed—an artist who views his career as a marathon rather than a sprint, deliberately shunning the lure of quick-fix fame in favor[…]
Deezy Baby 971 Releases “Silver Spoon (I Did It)”
Deezy Baby 971 is a new sensation in the world of hip-hop. He has just dropped his latest single, “Silver Spoon (I Did It).” Known for being one of those raw hip-hop musicians not holding anything back in their lyrical forte and storytelling, Deezy was born and brought up continuously in Guadeloupe, with the privilege[…]
Revving Up Success: Yang-Baby’s “Mercedes Benz” – A Song Of Innovation, Adaptation, And Artistic Ingenuity
Yang-Baby Boloman Derkaiser, the rising hip hop star, has recently released his latest single, “Mercedes Benz,” which has been creating quite a buzz. The song pays homage to the luxury brand, incorporating references to its iconic status throughout the lyrics. But there’s more to the significance of the name in the song than meets the[…]
Ya Boi L.I.V.E Wins Over The Hip Hop Community With A New Video For “What Chu Working Wit”
Emerging artist Ya Boi L.I.V.E, hailing from New York, has finally unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his track “What Chu Working Wit.” This talented rising star, renowned for his captivating singles, collaborated with A-La Da Analist of DemFoulPlayBoyz on this project. Produced by SVGAR Beats, the song contributes to the remarkable collection of[…]
Jade Latrice’s “The More” Reflects On Life’s Pivotal Moments
Jade Latrice, the up-and-coming R&B and Hip Hop artist from Chicago continues to grow a solid fanbase with her music. Her latest release, “The More,” has garnered hundreds of views on YouTube and is quickly becoming one of her most loved songs. The single delves into the emotional challenges, fears, and uncertainties that emerge when[…]
Is Kelly Monrow Dropping A New Music Video For “We Found It Tho”
Scars of Venus singer-songwriter Kelly Monrow shared a clip of herself with “We Found It Tho” playing in the background. “The impossible can be found. What people say ain’t real can be.. Hold the Vision and Trust the timing of your life,” wrote the Texas native in the caption, raising the question of whether she[…]
Bay Area Type Beat: 707.4
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. The Bay Area doesn’t sleep, and neither does Yousef Srour. Welcome to the BAY AREA TYPE BEAT series, a recurring column in which Yousef Srour sheds light on Bay Area artists and Bay Area-adjacent artists. Each week, he handpicks five cuts[…]
Playboi Carti, Future, Travis Scott & Lil Wayne to Headline Rolling Loud California 2023
Playboi Carti, Future, Travis Scott & Lil Wayne to Headline Rolling Loud California 2023 Music – 6 hours ago Set for March 3rd-5th at SoFi Stadium, Rolling Loud California 2023 is starting off the festival season with the brightest stars in hip-hop for its first year in Inglewood. Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and Future will[…]
Watch Kendrick Lamar Dance His Way Through the “Rich Spirit” Music Video
Watch Kendrick Lamar Dance His Way Through the “Rich Spirit” Music Video Music – 4 hours ago Following his nominations in eight 2023 Grammy Awards categories, Kendrick Lamar has released a music video for “Rich Spirit.” To celebrate his Grammy Award-nominated fifth studio album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar has dropped a music[…]
Freestyle Fellowship Earns Grammy Nomination 30 Years After Their Debut Album
Freestyle Fellowship Earns Grammy Nomination 30 Years After Their Debut Album Music – 11 hours ago 30 years after the release of their debut album To Whom It May Concern…, Freestyle Fellowship has received their first Grammy nomination. West coast rap pioneers Freestyle Fellowship are getting their long overdue flowers from the Recording Academy. On Tuesday[…]
Kelela Announces Long-Awaited Sophomore Album ‘RAVEN’
Kelela Announces Long-Awaited Sophomore Album ‘RAVEN’ Music – 3 hours ago Kelela has announced her full-length sophomore album, RAVEN, which releases on February 23rd via Warp Records. Kelela is returning to music with her long-awaited sophomore album, RAVEN. On Tuesday (November 16), the singer-songwriter went to social media to unveil her upcoming LP, along with new single[…]
Roberta Flack Unable to Sing After ALS Diagnosis
Roberta Flack Unable to Sing After ALS Diagnosis Music – 5 hours ago Legendary soul artist Roberta Flack has been diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing. Legendary soul singer-songwriter and pianist Roberta Flack no longer has the ability to sing after recently being diagnosed with ALS. Flack,[…]
The Rap-Up: Week of November 14, 2022
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 knows the truth. Veeze – “Close Friends” Veeze’s firestorm of singles is in its third year now, and I still[…]
Here’s a List of Everyone Eminem Thanked During His Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Speech
Here’s a List of Everyone Eminem Thanked During His Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Speech Music – 2 hours ago While accepting his Rock Hall induction, Eminem gave a long list of thank yous in his speech, including his influences and collaborators. Eminem gave everyone their flowers in alphabetical order while accepting his induction[…]
SZA & LaKeith Stanfield Go On the Run In “Shirt” Music Video
SZA & LaKeith Stanfield Go On the Run In “Shirt” Music Video Music – 4 hours ago SZA has released the music video for “Shirt,” her first solo single in over a year, which will appear on her long-awaited sophomore album. SZA and LaKeith Stanfield get into a violent, Natural Born Killers-styled getaway in the “Shirt” music[…]
Steve Lacy Responds to Smashing Fan’s Camera During Tour Stop
Steve Lacy Responds to Smashing Fan’s Camera During Tour Stop Music – 3 hours ago Steve Lacy has recently gone at it with certain attendees of his Give You The World Tour, smashing a fan’s camera during a New Orleans stop. “Bad Habit” crooner Steve Lacy has gotten into it with recent attendees of his[…]
A Hacker Is Going To Jail After Making $148,000 Off Unreleased Music From Frank Ocean, Kanye & More
A Hacker Is Going To Jail After Making $148,000 Off Unreleased Music From Frank Ocean, Kanye & More Music – 42 seconds ago 23-year-old Adrian Kwiatkowski has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after stealing unreleased material from Frank Ocean, Ye and others. Top artists including Frank Ocean, Ye, Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, and[…]
A Conversation With Alain Mion of French Jazz-Fusion Legends Cortex
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Matthew Ritchie believes that F1 is the most hilarious casual sport because it’s really just various French people getting upset. Being simultaneously anonymous and legendary in the music industry is a curious existence. It doesn’t make sense on paper: somebody who’s integral[…]
Slam on the CDJ: The Best DJ Sets of September 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, a great DJ set emerges from specificity. In September, several names leaned hard into deep-crate[…]