Gorillaz & Thundercat Join the Dance Surge With “Cracker Island” Music – 20 seconds ago Photo Credit: Juan Pablo Pino / AFP Gorillaz’s first 2022 single, “Cracker Island,” sees the animated UK band paired with Thundercat for a danceable effort that debuted on their world tour. Gorillaz, have teamed up with psychedelic singer-songwriter and bass […]
Kendrick Lamar Honors Virgil Abloh During Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring/Summer 2023 Show Music – 58 seconds ago Photo Credit: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Spotify On Thursday, Kendrick Lamar performed during the Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection show as a special tribute to Virgil Abloh. Kendrick Lamar is a worldwide stepper. On Thursday, the […]
Robin S. Thanks Beyoncé for Sampling Her 1993 Song “Show Me Love” on “Break My Soul” Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images House music legend Robin S. says she’s “honored” that her 1993 single “Show Me Love” was sampled on Beyoncé’s latest hit “Break My Soul.” Robin S. is getting her […]
Photo courtesy of Riddlore on 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.
Tyler, the Creator Explains Why He Loves Kendrick Lamar’s New Album Music – 7 mins ago Photo credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic At a Converse All Star Series panel, Tyler, the Creator praised Kendrick Lamar’s new album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, for its honest writing. Tyler, the Creator recently shared his love for the honest writing […]
Drake — The Great Singles Artist — Finally Makes A Great Album With ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Music – 57 mins ago Photo credit: Cole Burston/Getty Images Your typical Drake album isn’t a meticulous body of work. Honestly, Nevermind is different. When Certified Lover Boy dropped last year, it seemed like Drake was running out of steam. […]
ONE Musicfest Will Bring Ms. Lauryn Hill, Lil Baby, Jazmine Sullivan & More to Atlanta Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Governors Ball Held from October 8-9 at Central Park in Atlanta, ONE Musicfest will have performances from Jazmine Sullivan, Lil Baby, Rick Ross and more. Atlanta’s own two-day music […]
Logic Explains the Delay of His Madlib Album, ‘MadGic’ Music – 37 seconds ago Photo Credit: Scott Legato/Getty Images Logic says that his collaborative album with Madlib, entitled MadGic, was caused by beats that Madlib made when she was on magic mushrooms. The MadGic collaborative project from Logic and Madlib might take a little longer to […]
Covering everything from Rage beats to niche Twitter icons. Please support the realest hip-hop blog for over a decade running by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Abe Beame, lover and discusser of all things pop culture. The Follow is an interview series I plan on putting out occasionally, or frequently, or maybe […]
Pharrell’s ‘Something in the Water’ Festival Has Potential… But Needs Work Music – 5 mins ago Photo Credit: Greg Oribhabor Pharrell’s Something in the Water festival took place in Washington D.C., featuring acts such as Moneybagg Yo, Chloe x Halle, and Anderson .Paak with an all-star performance from the visionary artist himself. Joining the ranks […]
Yaya Bey Is Creating Healing Music For Black Women Music – 2 days ago Photo Credit: Lawrence Agyei Brooklyn-based singer Yaya Bey is creating intricate R&B that speaks to her healing journey. Bey speaks with us about the core of ‘Remember Your North Star’, her confessional and emotionally honest album. Yaya Bey’s newest R&B album […]
Image via Duke Deuce/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. Harley Geffner is the lone fan to show up to Dodgers games on-time. Lulu Be – “Gimme Dat & […]
Mixtape Monday: E L U C I D, Plato III, DIE-REK, The Inner Realmz, Conway The Machine + More Music – 1 min ago Photo Credit: Artist E L U C I D, Plato III, DIE-REK, The Inner Realmz, Conway The Machine and more this Mixtape Monday. E L U C I D gets […]
Beyoncé Announces New Single “Break My Soul” Music – 20 seconds ago Photo Credit: Handout / Handout Beyoncé season has officially begun. Beyoncé is officially back. The singer has announced that she is releasing her new single on Monday at EST. The song is called “Break My Soul.” She made the announcement via her social […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Flying Lotus, Steve Lacy, and More Music – 9 seconds ago Photo by Phillip Faraone for Heineken via Getty Images. 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 Flying Lotus, Steve Lacy, Yaya […]
Photo courtesy of Lewsr/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. Mike Giegerich stays on his playlisting grind. His latest: 24/7 lofi hip-hop beats to send pitches and pray for responses to. Gunslingers might have been out of […]
12 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of June 17) Music – 28 seconds ago Photo Credit: Jay Visuals Drake’s surprise release had the internet talking last night: Honestly, Nevermind. Yaya Bey also has released a noteworthy album Remember Your North Star. At midnight Drake dropped Honestly, Nevermind his seventh […]
Steve Lacy Drops “Mercury” From Upcoming Album ‘Gemini Rights’ Music – 27 seconds ago Photo Credit: RCA Records On Friday, Steve Lacy released the single and music video for “Mercury,” which will be featured on his upcoming album Gemini Rights. Steve Lacy has returned with his first song in three years. On Friday, the musician (and […]
Watch Drake Get Hitched to 23 Women In New “Falling Back” Video Music – 38 seconds ago Photo Credit: A Fela Production Along with the release of new album Honestly, Nevermind, Drake has dropped the video for “Falling Back” with a guest appearance from Tristan Thompson. Drake is in his polygamist bag. Following the release of […]
Drake Announces His New Album ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Music – 5 mins ago Photo Credit: Mark Brown for Getty Images Drake is gearing up to release his new album Honestly, Nevermind. Drake is joining the summer music conversation. He recently took to Instagram to announce his seventh album Honestly, Nevermind will release at midnight on Friday. […]
Drake Releases His 7th Studio Album, ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ Music – 5 hours ago Photo Credit: Mark Brown for Getty Images Drake is back, after only being away for a couple of months. Drake is officially in the summer music conversation. The rapper has released his seventh album Honestly, Nevermind — an album he just annouced […]
Chlöe Teases Midnight Release of New Single ‘Surprise’ Music – 23 seconds ago Photo Credit: Maria Alejandra Cardona/AFP via Getty Images Parkwood Entertainment act Chlöe went to social media on Thursday to announce the release of new single “Surprise,” chosen by Beyoncé. Parkwood Entertainment is full of surprises this week. On Thursday (June 16),Chlöe announced […]
The Essentials: Record Store Day 2022 — June Edition Music – 17 mins ago Photo Credit: Adrian Korte The most crucial pick-ups for the second round of Record Store Day 2022 exclusives. Back like it never left, Record Store Day 2022 is returning this Saturday, June 18, for the second of three annual installments. Following […]
Here’s 5 Theories About Beyoncé’s Forthcoming Album ‘Renaissance’ Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/PW18/Getty Images for Parkwood Entertainment With Beyoncé announcing her seventh album Renaissance for a July 29th release, here’s five theories we have about the project. Beyoncé is bringing back the rollout. On Thursday (June 16), the icon announced her seventh album Renaissance after […]
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. Baddest 47 – “Sir God” […]
Photo courtesy of Namir Blade 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. Dean Van Nguyen: big fan of both soccer and music. Lean in as closely as you want, you won’t detect Namir Blade’s Tennessee roots. His sound […]
Robert Glasper on Juneteenth & Healing Through Music Music – 18 seconds ago Robert Glasper released Black Radio III earlier in the year. Photo Credit: Mancy Grant Robert Glasper chats about his upcoming Juneteenth show in L.A. and how his music has been affected by the last few years. This Juneteenth, the famed Hollywood Bowl […]
Beyoncé Shocks Fans By Announcing New Album, ‘Renaissance’ Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/PW18/Getty Images for Parkwood Entertainment On Thursday morning, Beyoncé surprised fans with news of her upcoming 16-song album Renaissance, which is set to release on July 29. The Queen is back. After weeks of fan-anticipation, on Thursday morning (June […]
Photo courtesy of 700 Bliss 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. Dean Van Nguyen: big fan of both soccer and music. The world is on fire, but what else is new? Moor Mother and DJ Haram, a.k.a. […]
Photo courtesy of Black Star/Luminary Real music shouldn’t be hidden behind a paywall as a podcast and neither should great journalism. 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. Will Hagle: big fan of Chicago, big fan of canoes. […]