Santigold Refuses To Treat Music Like It’s Disposable Interviews, Music – 23 hours ago Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels Okayplayer spoke with Santigold about Spirituals, getting acknowledged by Beyoncé, and the different ways she’s exploring herself creatively. Santi “Santigold” White has been a visionary artist at the vanguard of music since the inception of her career. […]
Image via Kool Keith/Twitter 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. Pete Hunt is still trying to figure out a justification for posting a link to Celly Cel & UGK’s “Pop the Trunk” […]
In Hip-Hop and Beyond: Ramsey Lewis Music – 1 day ago Photo by Robert Abbott Sengstacke via Getty Images. Across decades and dozens of studio albums, pianist and composer, Ramsey Lewis, explored the intersections of jazz and pop music. Yesterday, the jazz world lost a pillar of its own malleability and crossover capacity with the […]
Nas Celebrates 49th Birthday During Tour Stop With Wu-Tang Clan & Busta Rhymes Music – 1 hour ago On Tuesday, rapper Nas celebrated his incoming 49th birthday on the N.Y. State of Mind Tour with Wu-Tang Clan and Busta Rhymes. On Tuesday (September 13), Newark, New Jersey was treated with East Coast rap icons. As […]
A DJ Guide To Black Dance Music Classics — From Chicago House To New Jersey Club Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Simon King/Redferns Amid Beyoncé and Drake dropping dance-centric albums, here’s a guide to the classics of Black dance music subgenres — from Chicago house to Baltimore Club. Thanks to Beyoncé and Drake […]
Image via DJ R3LL/Instagram Please support our efforts to give you the best writing about the world’s best music by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Sam Ribakoff misses the days when Bandcamp didn’t cater to Fortnite streamers on Twitch. PinkPantheress and Sam Gellaitry – “Picture In My Mind” There was only one person […]
Chuck D Sells Large Portion of His Public Enemy Catalog Publishing Rights Music – 31 mins ago Photo Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Public Enemy’s de facto frontman Chuck D has sold a huge chunk of his songwriting catalog to his longtime publisher Reach Music. Chuck D is cashing in on his Public Enemy material. According […]
Kelela Gets ‘Washed Away’ In New Music Video Music – 56 mins ago Photo Credit: YouTube Five years after the release of her debut album Take Me Apart, Kelela returns with new single and music video “Washed Away.” Kelela is back and “Washed Away” on her first single in four years. On Tuesday (September 13), the […]
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.” Some of August’s best sets saw DJs leaning into the sheer joy […]
Afropunk Made a Triumphant Return to Brooklyn Music – 37 mins ago Photo Credit: Vicky Ford for Sneakshot/Okayplayer. Afropunk finally returned to Brooklyn after three years away. Afropunk Brooklyn 2022 featured standout performances and the most gorgeous crowd you’ll see at any festival. It’s 3 PM and we’re still getting our passes sorted out. Security […]
Mixtape Monday: Rob Cave x Small Professor, Sonnyjim x The Purist, NAPPYNAPPA, Semiratruth x JWords + More Music – 27 seconds ago Photo Credit: Artist Rob Cave x Small Professor, Sonnyjim x The Purist, NAPPYNAPPA, Semiratruth x JWords and more this Mixtape Monday. Rob Cave & Small Professor ask that we Respect The Wildlife, Sonnyjim […]
Image via Neph The Pharaoh/Instagram 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‘s engravings on his tombstone will be in wine mom font. Nef The Pharaoh – “Old […]
9 New Hip-Hop, R&B & Alt Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of September 9) Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels Musical chameleon Santigold releases Spirituals, an exuberant and energetic album. Ari Lennox’s highly anticipated sophomore album age/sex/location is finally here. The last time Lennox, who is one of the talents […]
Lil’ Kim Fires Back At 50 Cent After He Claims She Dissed Nicki Minaj On “Plan B” Remix Music – 12 seconds ago Photo Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images Lil’ Kim went after 50 Cent on Instagram after he accused The Queen Bee of dissing Nicki Minaj in Megan Thee Stallion’s “Plan B” remix. According to […]
It’s A Girls Night Out On Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix)” Music – 3 seconds ago Photo Credit: Young Money/Republic Records Katie Got Bandz, Akbar V and Maliibu Mitch join Nicki Minaj on the “Queen Mix” of her first solo number-one single “Super Freaky Girl.” Nicki Minaj has released a second remix for […]
Ari Lennox Goes Deep On New Album ‘age/sex/location’ Music – 12 seconds ago Photo Credit: Dreamville Records Ari Lennox has released her sophomore album age/sex/location with guest appearances from Summer Walker, Chlöe and Lucky Daye. Ari Lennox is back with new album age/sex/location. Featuring highlights from Lucky Daye (“Boy Bye”), Summer Walker (“Queen Space”) and Chlöe (“Leak It”,) […]
Miles Davis Gets Funky In Unearthed Live Track “Code 3” [Premiere] Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Ebet Roberts Listen to “Code Three” from forthcoming 3CD set Miles Davis – That’s What Happened 1982-1985: The Bootleg Series Vol. 7. Miles Davis lives on in previously unreleased live track “Code 3.” The song, originally performed […]
Image via Calvin Schneider Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Embarking upon a sequel in the music industry, against the backdrop of general fatigue for second acts, is not for the faint of heart. Forgive the cynicism. But there’s now a sinking feeling that arises when you […]
Widow of MF DOOM Says Music Executive Refuses To Return His Rhyme Books Music – 38 mins ago Photo Credit: Ross Gilmore/Redferns Jasmine Dumile, widow of DOOM, claims that music exec Eothen “Egon” Alapatt of Now-Again Records will not return the rapper’s rhyme books. Jasmin Dumile, wife of the late-MF DOOM says that the Madvillainy rapper’s […]
Red Bull Soundclash To Be Headlined By Larry June, Babyface Ray & More Music – 50 mins ago Photo Credit: Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage Coveted live music competition Red Bull Soundclash returns in October for three shows featuring Babyface Ray, Larry June and more. Fan-favorite music battle Red Bull Soundclash returns this fall. The 2022 iteration of […]
An AI Expert On How FN Meka Is Just the Beginning of AI Rappers Music – 3 hours ago Image courtesy of Capitol Music Group AI expert Charles L. Isbell, Jr. spoke with us about the ethics behind FN Meka, and how AI rappers — and AI artists in general — are going to become […]
Photo via Lil Ugly Mane At the top it’s just us. Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Yousef Srour would rather play pinball at the mall than keep a rolling playlist of the songs he posts to Twitter. There’s a note written by Lyle Ugleman on the inside […]
TikTok Has Helped Steve Lacy Top The Charts. Could This Happen For Other Rising Artists Too? Music – 18 mins ago Photo Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella The success Steve Lacy is experiencing with “Bad Habit” shows how TikTok could help a beloved song compete against today’s biggest pop hits. This year, we’ve seen […]
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 – […]
Made in America 2022: Bad Bunny and Tyler, the Creator Dominate a Mostly Repetitive Festival Experience Music – 6 mins ago Photo Credit: Dervon S. Dixon for Okayplayer Although this year’s Made in America Festival consisted of musical excellence from Bad Bunny, Tyler, the Creator, and Burna Boy, the rest of the bill didn’t live […]
Megan Thee Stallion Gets Casket Pretty In Music Video For “Ungrateful” Music – 5 seconds ago Photo Credit: Colin Tilley Megan Thee Stallion is joined by fellow Southern rapper Key Glock in the visual for “Ungrateful” from new album Traumazine. Megan Thee Stallion has shared new video “Ungrateful,” the latest single from her sophomore album Traumazine. Directed […]
Image via Quando Rondo/Instagram 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: that the RX Papi rabbit hole is time well spent. LGP Qua – […]
Mixtape Monday: HooksArthur, Olumide, Pen Lordz x Kheyzine, Rap Man Gavin, Snotnoze Saleem + More Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist HooksArthur, Olumide, Pen Lordz x Kheyzine, Rap Man Gavin, Snotnoze Saleem and more this Mixtape Monday. HooksArthur is up first with If You’re Lucky, Olumide is on the Road To Riches, Pen […]
6 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of September 2) Music – 13 mins ago Ari Lennox gives her fans a treat with her latest project Away Message featuring Summer Walker. In preparation for her second album, Ari Lennox released an EP titled Away Message on Thursday. She is joined […]
Nicki Minaj Shows Off Note JAY-Z & Beyoncé Sent After MTV Video Vanguard Win Music – 10 mins ago Photo Credit: Nicki Minaj Video JAY-Z and Beyoncé sent Nicki Minaj flowers and a note after her MTV Video Vanguard Win. The rapper also dropped the video for her No. 1 hit “Super Freaky Girls.” Last […]