Photo courtesy of the artist’s Facebook Please support the last of the independent rap blogs by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. No less than two years ago, Ola Runt was just another Atlanta artist getting it out of the mud. Recently released from prison after serving a five year bid that started […]
Photo by Kmeron Who could get looser off a crunk or a funk beat? Please support the loaded hip shooters by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Jack Riedy blew up the whole spot like some old ass with skunk meat. It was inevitable that the supervillain rapper would team up with Gorillaz. […]
Please support the last surviving kings of the hip-hop blog by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Abe Beame‘s opinions expressed in this article reflect his and his alone. We warmly encourage you to send your hate tweets his way. The idea of cringe is ancient, but the age of social media has […]
Photo courtesy of the artist’s Facebook Bringing you the best new hip-hop music every week without fail. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Brandon Callender‘s bars got more flavor than jambalaya. Kell Honcho – “Snake Me” I rarely make a conscious decision to dive into a region’s rap scene, […]
Mixtape Monday: Erick the Architect, Sleep Sinatra x Stik Figa, J.U.S, SAGA + More Music – 12 mins ago Big tunes from Erick the Architect, Sleep Sinatra x Stik Figa, J.U.S, SAGA, and more this Mixtape Monday. Erick the Architect is Future Proof, Sleep Sinatra and Stik Figa drop The Kansas-Nebraska Act, J.U.S. drops off […]
Kodak Black Addresses Trump Commuting His Sentence in New Song Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Scott Dudelson for Getty Images In his new single, Kodak Black thanks Donald Trump for playing a role in his release. Following his last-minute commuted sentence Kodak Black has released a new track “Last Day In.” In the […]
Please help support truly independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Where does the DJ go in a year without dancefloors? The art has long been tied to late nights and dark rooms, but as Covid-19 shuttered clubs across the world, selectors moved online at an unprecedented rate. Instagram, Twitch, […]
Wait, Did Sheila E. Just Announce a Prince Biopic? Music – 6 mins ago Photo Credit: Gary Gershoff via Getty Images The former Prince collaborator teased a film about the “beautiful story” of their time together. If we’re to take Sheila E. by her word, there’s a new Prince biopic in development. And it centers […]
DJ Spinderella is Not a Fan of Lifetime’s Salt-N-Pepa Biopic Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Michael Putland via Getty Images The group’s DJ called out Salt-N-Pepa and the network for excluding her from the film’s creation. Yesterday, Lifetime premiered a Salt-N-Pepa biopic that was claimed to be an authorized small-screen treatment of the […]
A Rare Instrumental Marvin Gaye Album has Surfaced Music – 14 mins ago Photo Credit: Jim Britt/Michael Ochs Archive via Getty Images Hear the Motown icon dip into tripped-out funk and blues on the first standalone release of Funky Nation. Despite being a cornerstone of the Motown empire, the tragic loss of his singing partner […]
Watch an Official Trailer for The DJ Screw Documentary ‘Chopped and Screwed: The Final Mixtape’ Music – 34 seconds ago Source: Youtube Featuring appearances from Bun B, Solange, Megan Thee Stallion, and more. The late DJ Screw and his trademark production style are the subjects of the upcoming documentary, Chopped and Screwed: The Final Mixtape. And […]
Five Must-See Larry King Interviews with Music Royalty Music – 32 mins ago Source: Twitter Revisiting the late talk show host’s chats with iconic musicians. Journalist, talk show host, and inquisitive everyman, Larry King died on Saturday morning at the age of 87. Known for his candid questioning, broad interests, and an unbridled fandom of […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Smino, Madlib and More [Playlist] Music – 33 seconds ago Source: Youtube The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Smino, Madlib, Hus Kingpin, Benny Sings and more. Scroll through selections from […]
12 New Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of January 22) Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images This week came with new albums from Kota the Friend, Erick the Architect and more. New Music Fridays can be overwhelming if you’re not tapped in to all your favorite artists’ social media […]
BRS Kash Topped Charts with “Throat Baby,” but What’s Next? Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Akeem Rollock Atlanta’s BRS Kash has raked in a bevy of streams on his hit “Throat Baby” thanks to the catchy chorus of the song. The LVRN signee shares what it’s like releasing a raunchy hit. Rapper BRS […]
The Roots Announce Deluxe 3xLP Vinyl Reissue of ‘Do You Want More?!!!??!’ Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist The third disc of the set features unreleased remixes and edits curated by Questlove. The Roots are celebrating the 26 years of their sophomore stunner, Do You Want More?!!!??!, with an expanded vinyl reissue. Arriving […]
Excuse me, mister; do she got a sister? Please tell her to support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Evan Nabavian needs to pay her better, she had nothing on the reefer. Daniel Dumile fashioned a stage persona from Fantastic Four’s rogues gallery, including the mask that would become his trademark, and […]
The Best Moments From Keyshia Cole & Ashanti’s R&B ‘Verzuz’ Battle Music – 21 mins ago Photo Credit: Johnny Nunez for WireImage Keyshia Cole and Ashanti finally kicked off their R&B Verzuz battle on Thursday evening, the night was filled with jokes, storytelling and their biggest hits. After two scheduling hiccups, the beloved R&B powerhouses […]
Please support truly independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Michael McKinney still has yet to livestream his DJ sets from his living room. 50. KMRU – RA.740 Otherworldly ambient that bridges moods, styles, and textures with a celestial grace. 49. Jana Rush – Live at New Forms A thrown […]
From the top of the key for three, it’s the best rap blog. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Abe Beame‘s got a floater that would send your team to the afterlife. Nearly 23 years ago, on April 30th, 1998, the New York Knicks were playing the Miami Heat in […]
The Female Rappers Dominating UK Drill Music – 7 hours ago From Ivorian Doll to Miss Lafamilia, these female UK drill rappers are dominating on their own terms. Twenty-twenty was a defining year for women of rap in the United States. Houston native Megan Thee Stallion set the tone with her raunchy, unapologetic debut album […]
You might find at least two zips if you confiscate our backpacks. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. David Ma walks the block with a halo on a stick, poking your patience. The contrast between what artists think of their own work versus what fans think remains fascinating. Listeners love […]
January 20th is Officially “What’s Going On” Day in Michigan Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Jim Britt/Michael Ochs Archive via Getty Images Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer honors the 50th-anniversary of the politically-charged classic’s release. Marvin Gaye‘s timeless 1971 single, “What’s Going On,” just got its own commemorative day in the state of Michigan. […]
From East Baltimore’s 4kMicheal to West Baltimore’s YG Teck, here is a list of 11 Baltimore rappers you should check out right now. Baltimore’s music and arts scene has been reinvigorated. Rappers, singers, poets, and visual artists from different corners of the city have steadily been garnering recognition from across the country for their unique […]
Please support the writing that is as smooth as mink skin. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Joel Biswas is lighting up the Olympic torch with sparks glow. No rapper is as immediate yet unknowable as MF Doom. Behind the signature Afrofuturist mask lay an MC with a dusty baritone […]
Help us continue to guzzle Dom and smoke with scratchy throats by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Son Raw is the inventor, 86’ rhyming at the center. This piece will not try to convince you that Supreme Clientele is one of the greatest rap albums of all time. Or at least, that’s not […]
Writers, producers, rappers, and curators recall their earliest memories of MF DOOM and why their varying introductions turned them into lifelong fans. MF DOOM is one of hip-hop’s greatest (and most complicated) anomalies. The weeks following the announcement of his departure have seen an outpouring of reverence from peers, pedestrians, and disciples alike. Not just […]
Photo by Eric Coleman Don’t put your chips on the worst bet. Support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Tracy Kawalik‘s pen is poison like BBD’s first cassette. A couple years ago, Madlib was waxing lyrical about Madvillainy in an interview for Bonafide magazine when DOOM crashed into the same London pub. […]
Please support our efforts to bring you the most notable rap music every week by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Harley Geffner put on a big pot of coffee for the Knicks game. Bandgang Masoe featuring The Godfather & OnFully – “Rest in Piss” Detroit’s Bandgang Masoe, The Godfather, and OnFully conjure […]
Young rising urban artist from Virginia, Losk33 collaborated with a respected name in the hip-hop industry, Foogiano on a new joint, “Lord Have Mercy.” The track has some elements of “Testimonial Turnup,” a genre by which Losk33 describes his rapping style when releasing solo. Both artists have their separate careers flourishing, and they brought the […]