Art by Evan Solano 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. Son Raw might blow up but he won’t go pop. I couldn’t escape this thought as I read Pitchfork’s recent 100 Best Rap […]
Art via Michael McKinney 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.” This one’s short and sweet. In September, plenty of killer DJs packed […]
Graphic via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Music never sleeps and […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Banditdamack, one of Jeff’s […]
Art via Evan Solano The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Steven Louis will cease or desist, but not both. [embedded content] [embedded content] Max B just wrapped his 16-year […]
Donate to the Patreon. Support independent media or else it won’t exist. Jeff Weiss believes that it’s a bad time for the empire. A wise man once told me that those who really like Wu-Tang think Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is the greatest solo album the Clan ever released, but those who understand […]
Art by Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Son Raw is really happy he […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Pranav Trewn finds peace […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Zoe Osama joins Jeff […]
Art via Evan Solano The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Harley Geffner absolutely dominated in the Turkish cooking class, excelling at rolling up the stuffed grape leaves for reasons […]
Art via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Pranav Trewn finds peace […]
With her new single “Back Then,” released on October 31, 2025, XTINE delivers a vulnerable, piano-led ballad that explores the theme of heartbreak and gives the audience a nostalgic feeling. The track marks the first release from her upcoming seven-track EP, set to arrive January 9, 2026. Written and produced entirely by XTINE, “Back Then” […]
Art by Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Son Raw might blow up […]
Art by Evan Solano 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. Chris Robinson is going to be MC Hammer Meets Vampire for Halloween. If he wasn’t already your favorite jazz drummer, Jack DeJohnette […]
Graphic via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Blu is the latest […]
Art via Evan Solano The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Steven Louis did a Scrooge McDuck jump into his pool of candy corn. Frightening sounds for frightening times. Junglepussy […]
Art via Evan Solano The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Milwaukee is roughly 90 miles north of Chicago on the shore of Lake Michigan. The classic industrial city was […]
Seattle-based musician Igor Keller, is preparing for an upcoming release — a brand new album, The Merry Blacksmith’s Song Bucket, arriving October 31. Even after decades of creating, Igor Keller’s curiosity hasn’t faded. His upcoming single “Monster Zero” will offer a glimpse of what’s coming next with a sound that’s both experimental and playful. “I’ve […]
Graphic via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Wallie the Sensei joins […]
All photos via William Eller Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. William Eller is a […]
Art via Evan Solano The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Donald Morrison is bringing back foh because “a lot of y’all need to leave. By force.” [embedded content] [embedded […]
Tyra Strikes a Match With “Light Me Up” — and the Fire’s Just BeginningThe Swiss dark-pop artist returns with haunting new energy ahead of “Don’t Be Shy,” out October 24 When Tyra sings, she doesn’t just perform — she summons. Her latest release, “Light Me Up,” feels less like a pop single and more like […]
Art by Evan Solano Paul Thompson pulled more stunts than Action Jackson. If you trace enough artists’ careers back to their beginnings, you find that even the greatest MCs usually go through a formative period where they imitate their influences and stumble around in the dark looking for a style of their own. That’s not […]
Art by Evan Solano Jeff Weiss is gonna’ rock this at the drop of a dime. Stars were born in the crumbling tenement on 12th Street. By the mid-80s, this roach-riddled, two-bedroom in the Queensbridge projects was the centripetal force of the hip-hop solar system. That’s where Marley Marl controlled the den of the dingy […]
Art by Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Abe Beame is standing […]
Art via Evan Solano The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Ant shall bring disaster to evil factors. [embedded content] [embedded content] Wandering Heaven and Earth, AKAI SOLO is asking […]
Image via Michael McKinney 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.” In August, several of the world’s finest DJs offered sets to beat […]
Graphic via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Ant shall bring disaster […]
Graphic via Evan Solano Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Heembeezy sits down with […]
Art via Evan Solano The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Ant shall bring disaster to evil factors. [embedded content] [embedded content] “Starburst” is a two-parter that starts off as […]