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. Donald Morrison can see into an even more dystopian future – one where Journalist Shark Tank is very real and very popular.[…]
Pusha T is about to drop a new album! The Virginia raised rapper officially announced the title of his new album today, and dropped a single with Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams. The album, which is called It’s Almost Dry doesn't have a release date yet, but there is a U.S. tour to support the release that[…]
The Internet Clarifies Comment About Their Fifth Album Being Their Last Music – 1 day ago Clarifying Syd’s recent inteview with NME, The Internet said that the group’s follow-up to 2018’s Hive Mind will not be their last. Clean break for fans of The Internet – the group’s fifth album will not be their last.[…]
The Second Dreamville Fest is Proof J. Cole’s Festival is Here to Stay Music – 15 mins ago The second Dreamville Festival featured performances from Ari Lennox, Lil Baby, Wale, Rico Nasty, Ja Rule and Ashanti, and, of course, J. Cole himself. The Dreamville Festival in Raleigh, NC, is a manifestation of J. Cole. Named[…]
LL Cool J Relaunches Rock the Bells Festival, with the Help From Ice Cube, Scarface, & More Music – 3 hours ago LL Cool J is bringing festival Rock the Bells to Forest Hills Stadium in Queens on August 6th, with spots from Ice Cube, Lil Kim and more. LL Cool J is reintroducing Rock[…]
Silk Sonic Just Swept The 2022 Grammys Music – 6 mins ago Silk Sonic closed out the Grammys with the award for “Record of The Year.” It may be on a technicality, but Silk Sonic just went four-for-four at the 2022 Grammys. After walking off with the statues for “Best R&B Song,” “Best R&B Performance,”[…]
Kehlani Shares Release Date For New Album, ‘Blue Water Road’ Music – 6 mins ago Kehlani announced the April 29th release date of third album Blue Water Road, which follows her 2020 album It Was Good Until It Wasn’t. Kehlani fans will get to dive into new music next month. Over the weekend, the singer[…]
Cypress Hill & Onyx Will Headline May Edition of ‘VERZUZ’ Music – 3 hours ago In collaboration with Triller, VERZUZ has announced their boxing event ‘Lineage of Greatness’ with May headliners Cypress Hill and Onyx. VERZUZ returns to Los Angeles in May. With boxing event ‘Lineage of Greatness’, ’90s hip-hop acts Cypress Hill and Onyx[…]
After Years of Anticipation, the Posthumous Phife Dawg Album ‘Forever’ Has Been Released Music – 37 mins ago The first posthumous album from Phife Dawg is star-studded with features from fellow ATCQ member Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Rapsody and more. The long-awaited posthumous Phife Dawg album, Forever, has arrived. Marking the sixth anniversary of Phife’s death,[…]
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George Clinton Pulls Out of Retirement to Join Parliament-Funkadelic for 2022 Tour Music – 43 seconds ago Parliament-Funkadelic will once again be led by frontman and founder, George Clinton, on their upcoming “One Nation Under a Groove” tour. Back in August of 2019, George Clinton played what he initially claimed would be his last show[…]
10 Hip-Hop, R&B, & Alt Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of March 18) Music – 4 mins ago Fool Me Once an EP by Tiana Major9 is an intricate release that arrived this week. Fly Anakin has also released his sharp, impressive album, Frank. Tiana Major9 has done it again with her latest[…]
Conway The Machine Reveals He Didn’t Read Griselda Signing Contract That “Wasn’t In My Favor” Music – 5 seconds ago During a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, former Griselda member Conway The Machine admitted that he didn’t read the group’s contract. Back with new album God Don’t Make Mistakes, Conway The Machine aired out his[…]
How Independent Artists are Navigating The Aftershock of The NFT Boom Music – 2 hours ago The NFT went from crypto buzzword to billion-dollar art bazaar in less than a year. But despite the prospect of potentially life-changing profits, artists are still wary of interacting with the nascent digital marketplace. Between high-profile celebrity endorsements, historic[…]
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With Ukraine Conflict Escalating, Music Platforms Are Ceasing to Do Business with Russia Music – 7 mins ago Spotify, Live Nation, and other entertainment companies join music entertainers in ceasing business with Russia, including live concerts. The music industry is fighting back against the Eastern Europe conflict between Russia and Ukraine. On Wednesday, Live Nation[…]
J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival 2022 Will Feature a Gangsta Grillz Dedication Feat. Lil Wayne, Jeezy & T.I. Music – 16 seconds ago J. Cole, Dreamville Records and more return to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh on April 2nd-3rd for the Dreamville Festival 2022. The two-year hiatus for Dreamville Festival is over. J. Cole and Dreamville[…]
Watch This BTS Footage Kanye West “Spazzing” During the “Slow Jamz” Video Shoot Music – 22 mins ago The video shoot for 2004 Kanye West track “Slow Jamz” took a turn for the worst when his creative vision went unheard. With the third and final part of Kanye West documentary jeen-yuhs set to premiere tomorrow, directors Coodie[…]
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Robert Glasper Releases ‘Black Radio 3’ Feat. Q-Tip, H.E.R., & More Music – 4 hours ago Robert Glasper releases the long-awaited third installment of his Black Radio series. More than a full year since it was initially announced, Robert Glasper has finally released Black Radio 3. The album features appearances from Q-Tip, Esperanza Spalding, Lalah[…]
