Image via Killer Mike/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. The first time Harley Geffner heard ‘Barter 6’ it rewired the way his brain processed sound. BabyTron – […]
Image via Free the Robots/Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Chris Daly is not a fan of “street corn popcorn.” Chris Alfaro has had an interesting past few years. The L.A. beat scene staple better known as Free the Robots, first made his name at Lincoln […]
10 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of July 8th) Music – 47 seconds ago Photo Credit: Atlantic Records Burna Boy’s long-awaited sixth studio album Love, Damini and FLO’s debut EP The Lead are among some of the hottest albums this week. Some of our favorites acts in hip-hop and R&B have returned […]
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. One Lyrical X Leyna X […]
Watch Anderson .Paak Connect with DOMi & JD Beck for New Song “Take a Chance” Music – 1 min ago Screengrab “Take a Chance,” the latest single for DOMi & JD Beck’s debut album NOT TiGHT, sees the duo singing a sweet chorus between Anderson .Paak verses. Fresh and prodigious jazz duo DOMi & JD […]
In His Own Words: Jon Batiste on Building Community Through Music Music – 5 mins ago Jon Batiste went into another stratosphere over the last two years. He was the biggest winner at the 2022 Grammys, winning five awards, including Album of the Year. Photo Credit: Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images Jon Batiste caught up with Okayplayer […]
Terence Nance Announces Debut Album As Terence Etc. Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Alima Lee V O R T E X is a new debut album from Terence Etc. and Brainfeeder coming this August. Check out the psychedelic new single, “In Contemplation of Clair’s Scent.” Brainfeeder has announced the debut album from Terence Nance, […]
Three Michael Jackson Songs Removed From Streaming Services Amid Vocals Controversy Music – 29 seconds ago Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Three Michael Jackson songs have been pulled from streaming services by Sony Music over concerns about questionable vocals. Bad news for Michael Jackson fans. Three songs from the King of Pop’s catalog, “Monster” featuring 50 […]
Black Thought & Danger Mouse Hit Times Square With Joey Bada$$, Russ and Dylan Cartlidge In ‘Because’ Visual Music – 17 seconds ago Photo Credit: BMG The “Because” visual from Black Thought & Danger Mouse features Joey Bada$$, Russ and Dylan Cartlidge taking over Times Square in NYC. Black Thought & Danger Mouse take over Times […]
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Kate Bush Has Earned Around $2.3 Million In Royalties Thanks to ‘Stranger Things’ Music – 34 seconds ago Photo Credit: Dave Hogan/Getty Images Kate Bush has seen a $2.3 million boost in streams after “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” was featured on the fourth season of Stranger Things. Kate Bush can officially […]
Image via Hodgy/Twitter Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Hodgy is amidst a rebirth. The one-time member of the Odd Future Wolf Gang is in a more meditative mood these days. His latest project, Entitled, arrives after a six-year hiatus from rapping and signals a distinct change […]
Photo via Nancy Mounir/Bandcamp Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Peter Holslin owns several time machines Nozhet El Nofous by Nancy MounirNozhet El Nofous by Nancy Mounir The best moments on Nancy Mounir’s new album are the quiet parts—and there are a lot of quiet parts. Warm […]
Killer Mike Drops New Single “Run” Featuring Young Thug & Dave Chappelle Music – 12 mins ago Photo Credit: Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Killer Mike has released “Run,” his first solo single in over a decade, also featuring Young Thug and a monologue from Dave Chappelle. Killer Mike is on the “Run.” On Independence Day (July […]
Image via Killer Mike/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. Donald Morrison doesn’t want anyone to forget that the Supreme Court is also making it harder to hold […]
With half of the year in the books, we look at the best albums of 2022 so far, featuring Kendrick Lamar, Syd, Kehlani, and more. We are officially at the midpoint of the year. And it’s been an eventful music year — but not necessarily a memorable one. Despite a number of “blockbuster” releases — […]
Mixtape Monday: Pan Amsterdam x Damu the Fudgemunk, Diamonds In Space, J-Scienide, Sleep Sinatra x 8-bza + More Music – 56 seconds ago Photo Credit: Artist Pan Amsterdam x Damu the Fudgemunk, Diamonds In Space, J-Scienide, Sleep Sinatra x 8-bza and more this Mixtape Monday. Pan Amsterdam & Damu the Fudgemunk take the top spot […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Steve Lacy, Planet Asia, and More Music – 54 mins ago Source: Youtube The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Steve Lacy, Planet Asia, Moor Mother, Ahwlee, and more. Scroll through selections […]
City Girls & Usher Heat Up the Summer With “Good Love” Music – 4 hours ago Photo Credit: Quality Control/Motown City Girls team up with Usher for new single “Good Love,” taking to roller skating rink Cascade in Atlanta for the accompanying music video. Miami natives City Girls take it to the A in new […]
10 Underrated Albums In 2022 You May Have Missed So Far Music – 4 hours ago Photo Cedit: Atlas Studio In case they missed your ears, here’s 10 underrated albums that dropped in 2022 that we think are worthy of your attention. In the current landscape of music releases, it is near impossible to find […]
9 New Hip-Hop, Jazz & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of July 1) Music – 4 hours ago Photo Credit: SHAMAAL EARTHGANG’s Ghetto Gods receives a deluxe edition. Muni Long also shares Public Displays of Affection Too. When EARTHGANG’s Ghetto Gods album arrived earlier this year, it offered an interesting addition to hip-hop […]
Photo via Nancy Mounir/Bandcamp Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Peter Holslin owns several time machines Nozhet El Nofous by Nancy MounirNozhet El Nofous by Nancy Mounir The best moments on Nancy Mounir’s new album are the quiet parts—and there are a lot of quiet parts. Warm […]
Cardi B, Ye and Lil Durk Get Fiery On “Hot Shit” Music – 29 seconds ago Photo Credit: Atlantic Records Four years after releasing her debut studio album Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B returns with new single “Hot Shit” featuring Ye and Lil Durk. The gloves are off on new Cardi B single “Hot Shit.” […]
Photo courtesy of Huey V/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. Taylor Rubright’s DMs are always open. In recent months, Milwaukee has seen what has been described as an “epidemic” of car theft and reckless driving — […]
Pre-Order Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ on Vinyl Music – 19 seconds ago Source: Interscope/pgLang Kendrick Lamar announced a 2xLP vinyl pressing of his new album on Thursday. Approaching two months since its release, Kendrick Lamar‘s fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, is officially set for a vinyl release. Today, […]
Usher Serenades NPR On His First ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert Music – 39 seconds ago Photo Credit: Josh Rogosin/NPR Performing a run of classics, Usher was joined by R&B vocalists Vedo and Eric Bellinger while performing his first NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Usher is back and smoother than ever on his first NPR Tiny Desk Concert. […]
Beyoncé Unveils ‘Renaissance’ Album Cover Music – 51 seconds ago Photo Credit: Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records On Thursday, Beyoncé unveiled the album cover for her forthcoming seventh album Renaissance, the first act to a possible album series. Bey is back. Two weeks after releasing her new single “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé surprised fans with the official […]
House Musician Marshall Jefferson Sues Ye Over ‘Donda 2’ Sample Music – 12 seconds ago Photo Credit: Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Chicago house and deep house musician Marshall Johnson is suing Ye for an unauthorized sampling of 1986 hit “Move Your Body.” House legend Marshall Johnson is going after Ye. From the rapper-mogul’s latest album Donda […]
House Music’s Big Pop Moment is Long Overdue Music – 42 seconds ago Source: Youtube The recent embrace of house music by pop’s elite is putting the genre on its largest platform to date. Once relegated to sweat-stained club floors and limit-testing sound systems, house music is currently at the center of a fascinating transformation […]
Photo via BXKS/Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Renz – “FAQs” The Lambeth-raised MobSet mafioso has all the merits of a classic bread-and-butter grime MC, coming from the same new generational cloth as Squintz, Novelist, and SBK (the latter also producing the head-bopping beat for FAQ’s). […]