De La Soul Has Reconnected In the Studio With Prince Paul Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Amy Cinnamon Art Legendary producer Prince Paul recently posted an Instagram picture of himself in the studio with De La Soul, confirming new music. Prince Paul and De La Soul are getting back to the basics. Last […]
Mixtape Monday: Dunes, Chris Patrick, GOODBRAIN, Doctor Guava, zoomo + More Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Dunes, Chris Patrick, GOODBRAIN, Doctor Guava, zoomo and more this Mixtape Monday. If you like spitters, you’re in luck. Dunes gets the ball rolling with Babushka Deli, Chris Patrick is in lockstep with X-Files, GOODBRAIN introduce […]
Watch Silk Sonic Cover Papa Roach’s “Last Resort” In Las Vegas Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: John Esparaza/via Getty Images After performing during their Las Vegas residency, Silk Sonic stopped by a nearby club and covered 2000 Papa Roach song “Last Resort.” Silk Sonic showed off their multi-genre chops on Sunday night (August […]
Playboi Carti Added to Rolling Loud New York 2022 Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Henry Hwu for Rolling Loud Set for September 23rd to 25th at Citi Field, Rolling Loud New York is bringing some of the biggest stars in hip-hop to Queens, New York. Rolling Loud New York is just around the […]
Image via Blaketheman1000/YouTube The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs youâve yet to hear. So support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Donald Morrison understands the importance of phone pleasantries. Blaketheman1000Â â âDean Kissickâ Certain rap is loved for its specificity […]
Megan Thee Stallion Serves Black & White Visuals For “Her” Video Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Colin Tilley Just days after releasing her sophomore album Traumazine, Megan Thee Stallion dropped a black and white music video for new single “Her.” Megan Thee Stallion is serving grayscale realness in her new music video “Her.” The […]
Photo via Yola Semedo/YouTube 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 itâs just us. Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. African music never sleeps, and neither does Leonel. Yola […]
The Game Disses Eminem On New Track âThe Black Slim Shadyâ Music – 1 min ago Photo Credit: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images On new album Drillmatic: Heart Vs. Mind, The Game calls out rival Eminem on 10-minute track “The Black Slim Shady.” The Game is crowning himself “The Black Slim Shady” on a new diss track […]
8 Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of August 12) Music – 3 mins ago Photo Credit: Jamie Nelson 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 […]
BeyoncĂ© Is “Everything Everywhere All at Once” In “I’m That Girl” Teaser Music – 4 mins ago Photo Credit: Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records With an extended rollout for seventh album Renaissance, BeyoncĂ© has released an official teaser for first track “I’m That Girl.” An accompanying visual album for Renaissance could be on the way. On Friday (August […]
Black Thought & Danger Mouse’s âCheat Codesâ is 2022’s Most Bar-Dense Album Yet Music – 27 seconds ago Photo Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images A collaborative effort from Black Thought and Danger Mouse, Cheat Codes is packed with the best of Black Thought and a host of features. In bars per square inch, no album this year […]
Nicki Minaj Channels Rick James On New Single “Super Freaky Girl” Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Young Money/Republic Records Sampling Rick James’ 1981 hit “Super Freak,” Nicki Minaj has released her long-awaited new single “Super Freaky Girl.” Nicki Minaj dives into her ‘freaky’ side on new single “Super Freaky Girl.” The song, which samples […]
Megan Thee Stallion Releases Sophomore Album ‘Traumazine’ Music – 10 mins ago Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment Following her 2020 debut album Good News, Megan Thee Stallion bares all on her sophomore release Traumazine. After confirming earlier this month that her sophomore album was finished, Megan Thee Stallion has released her new album Traumazine. The album, which follows […]
Ronald Isley & BeyoncĂ© Shine on “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” Music – 1 min ago Photo Credit: RI Top Ten After premiering on iHeartRadio, Ronald Isley and BeyoncĂ© have officially shared their remake of “Make Me Say It Again, Girl (Part 1 & 2).” First premiering on iHeartRadio earlier this week, Ronald Isley […]
In early 2018, I spent a week in Baton Rouge for a long-form feature on the regionâs up-and-coming rap stars. The article never ran but in the wake of JayDaYounganâs murder earlier this month, it seemed more appropriate for this excerpt to live online rather than languish in the cloud. I am out of words […]
Megan Thee Stallion Will Release Sophomore Album ‘Traumazine’ Tomorrow Music – 1 min ago Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment New Megan Thee Stallion album Traumazine arrives tomorrow with features from Rico Nasty, Pooh Shiesty, Lucky Daye, Jhene Aiko and more. Megan Thee Stallion fans will get a legal dose of Traumazine tomorrow. After releasing recent singles “Sweetest […]
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Image via Avalanche Kaito/Bandcamp Show your support for truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. African music never sleeps, and neither does Leonel. Avalanche Kaito by Avalanche KaitoAvalanche Kaito by Avalanche Kaito One of the foundational ideas of punk was the impulse to disrupt. The point was to break with […]
Missy Elliott Will Get a Street Named After Her in Virginia Music – 13 mins ago Photo Credit: Robyn Beck / AFP) Missy Elliott will be driving down Missy Elliott Blvd soon. Legendary rapper Missy Elliott is getting a street named after her. On Tuesday night (August 9th), Portsmouth City Council unanimously voted to rename […]
Image via Kali Malone/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. BeyoncĂ© – “PURE/HONEY” DJ Delish – âUpset Cunt (feat. Kevin JZ)â Upset Cunt [Feat. […]
Image via Kali Malone/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. BeyoncĂ© – “PURE/HONEY” DJ Delish – âUpset Cunt (feat. Kevin JZ)â Upset Cunt [Feat. […]
Black Thought & Danger Mouse Share New Song With A$AP Rocky, Run The Jewels Music – 59 seconds ago Photo Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images The Black Thought and Danger Mouse collaborative album, Cheat Codes, will feature MF DOOM, Raekwon, Conway the Machine and more when it drops this Friday. On August 12, Danger Mouse is […]
Megan Thee Stallion Blasts Her Record Label In Fiery L.A. Leakers Freestyle Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: David Wolff-Patrick/Getty Images Freestyling over production from Warren G and Nate Dogg classic “Regulate,” Megan Thee Stallion slammed her record label on L.A. Leakers. Megan Thee Stallion pulled no punches against current record label 1501 Certified […]
BeyoncĂ© & The Isley Brothers Tease “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” Cover Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records After her new album Renaissance topped the Billboard 200, BeyoncĂ© has teased a “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” cover with The Isley Brothers. BeyoncĂ© and The Isley Brothers are finding their […]
Image via CEO Trayle/Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Matthew Ritchie’s equivalent of using PEDs is writing while watching The French Dispatch. Thereâs no playbook for dealing with trauma. Self-help books and Twitter therapists like to pretend that plug and chug remedies exist for the greater […]
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, all a mix needs is sheer weight. Plenty of musicians turned in stuff for the […]
Mixtape Monday: YUNGMORPHEUS x Theravada, BIGMUTHA, AJ Suede, Cise Greeny, Len Bowen + More Music – 24 seconds ago Photo Credit: Artist YUNGMORPHEUS x Theravada, BIGMUTHA, AJ Suede, Cise Greeny, Len Bowen and more this Mixtape Monday. YUNGMORPHEUS & Theravada get the ball rolling with Up Against The Wall; A Degree of Lunacy, BIGMUTHA drops […]
Image via Thizzler on the Roof/YouTube 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. Be sure to read Harley Geffner‘s latest feature piece on the Baby Stone Gorillas for theLAnd. […]
BeyoncĂ© Scores Seventh No. 1 Album With ‘Renaissance’ Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records BeyoncĂ© has become the first woman in 2022 to land a No. 1 first-week debut following the release her of seventh album Renaissance. BeyoncĂ© is back to breaking records. In the first week of releasing her seventh […]
Kendrick Lamar’s Big Steppers Tour Is More Than Just a Rap Show Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Samir Hussein for WireImage The Big Steppers Tour isnât just a rap show, itâs an expansive experience. Throughout it, Kendrick Lamar’s headspace is probed, examined, and pushed to the forefront. Kendrick Lamarâs return was something that […]