Mixtape Monday: Spote Breeze x OG Jarin, KOOL A.D, Harbor Kidz, We$ Clinton, kemp dupri x jimmy stubbs + More Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Artist Spote Breeze x OG Jarin, KOOL A.D, Harbor Kidz, We$ Clinton, kemp dupri x jimmy stubbs and more this Mixtape Monday. Spote Breeze & OG Jarin are […]
Boldy James To Release A Project Produced By J Dilla: “I Got the Last of the… Stash” Music – 5 hours ago Photo Credit: TrillPHX (YouTube) During an interview with Phoenix’s Trill store, Boldy James revealed that his next project will have production from late beatmaker J Dilla. Boldy James has one in the stash […]
Image via Hiway/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 is currently writing an ‘Ocean’s 12’ style movie where a group of thieves knock off the Powell’s […]
Listen to 6LACK Cover Yasiin Bey’s Classic “Umi Says” Music – 7 mins ago Photo Credit: Michael Hickey/FilmMagic As part of the second annual “Juneteenth 2022: Freedom Songs,” 6LACK covers the 1999 Yasiin Bey classic “Umi Says” from Black on Both Sides. 6LACK brings a late-’90s classic to Apple Music’s second annual “Juneteenth 2022: Freedom Songs.” […]
10 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of June 10) Music – 22 mins ago Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for dcp SZA’s deluxe edition of Ctrl is here to remind us of her sheer talent, it arrives with a few new additions. YGTUT releases In My Head. This week […]
The Secret To Rising Rapper Kidd Kenn’s Flow? Learning Every Nicki Minaj Verse Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Sarah Morris/WireImage Chicago’s Kidd Kenn came up remixing drill music from artists in the city. Now he’s performing at Pride events across the country. Chicago native Dontrell Smith always knew he wanted to be a […]
Consequence Unleashes On Ye-Produced Track “Blood Stain” Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: GOOD Music On Friday, Consequence released new single “Blood Stain” with what he considers to be the “beat of the year” produced by Ye. Consequence is boasting that he has the “beat of the year.” As a late birthday gift to […]
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. Shaadiya Sharaf – “Hees Cusub” […]
Pharrell Connects With Tyler, the Creator & 21 Savage On “Cash In, Cash Out” Music – 8 seconds ago Photo Credit: Pharrell Williams (Vevo) Ahead of music festival Something In the Water, Pharrell Williams recruits Tyler, the Creator and 21 Savage on single “Cash In, Cash Out.” Surprises are rolling in for Pharrell Williams‘ fans. […]
SZA Gifts Fans With Seven New Tracks On ‘Ctrl’ Deluxe Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA On Thursday, SZA dropped her long-anticipated five-year anniversary deluxe edition of Ctrl with seven new tracks. New surprises are in store from SZA. After teasing five unreleased songs on the deluxe edition of her 2017 debut […]
Without SZA’s ‘CTRL,’ R&B Wouldn’t Be Where It Is Now Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Scott Legato/Getty Images Released five years ago, SZA’s major label debut is a peerless piece of work. CTRL is an honest, compelling R&B album that wasn’t seen in the genre prior to its release. In spring 2016, SZA announced […]
Image via Rawkus Records At the top it’s just us. Support the realest source of independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Pete Hunt is waiting on Phil Knight’s next offer to buy the Blazers so that Chip Kelly can come through and turn things around. Rawkus Records cemented its […]
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. Matthew Ritchie wishes he could forget about John Wall’s signature Reebok shoe. R&B purists complaining about the dearth of quality need to open their eyes and […]
How R&B Allows Black Women To Express Their Sexuality Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Vickey Ford for Okayplayer R&B allows Black women to explore a part of themselves that is often too taboo to touch on, in both subtle and unsubtle ways. Since the beginning of time, people have included their experiences in […]
Black Thought & Danger Mouse Link With Joey Bada$$, Russ and Dylan Cartlidge on “Because” Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: BMG Rights Group From their upcoming album Cheat Codes, Black Thought and Danger Mouse link with Joey Bada$$, Russ and Dylan Cartlidge on “Because.” After announcing their debut collaborative album Cheat Codes last […]
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, the joy of a great DJ set comes from the way it bridges gaps, whether […]
Rising artist Allan Franzner recently shared a new album called Who Pays The Price? composed of eleven unique tracks. The multi-instrumentalist speaks boldly, although not without humor, about a multitude of topics that are of great concern for today’s generation. Exploring this socio-political body of work, the listener will be fascinated with the meticulousness and […]
Mount Westmore Releases New Album ‘Bad MFs’ That You Can Only Listen to on the Metaverse Music – 17 seconds ago Photo Credit: Gala Music West coast supergroup Mount Westmore has released their debut album Bad MFs to the metaverse, available for a limited time on Gala Music. Mount Westmore – which includes superstar rap legends […]
Travis Scott To Headline Day N Vegas Less Than a Year Following Astroworld Festival Music – 1 min ago Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MRC Travis Scott will headline Day N Vegas, which is slated for September 2-4, his first festival performance since Astroworld in November. Travis Scott is bouncing back with his first U.S. […]
Tyler, The Creator & Bad Bunny Will Headline Made In America 2022 Music – 25 seconds ago Photo Credit: Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Made in America 2022 has announced their lineup, with performances from Tyler, the Creator, Bad Bunny, Kodak Black, Jazmine Sullivan and more. Two-time Grammy winner Tyler, […]
SZA Will Share Unreleased Songs From Her Breakout Album ‘Ctrl’ Music – 1 min ago Photo Credit: Theo Wargo/WireImage To mark the five-year anniversary of her debut album Ctrl, SZA tweeted that she’ll be dropping unreleased material from 2017. SZA fans won’t have to wait too much longer for new music. On Monday (June 7), […]
Image via RX Papi/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 wants Miles Bridges to drink more water. Gank Gaank – “Paper Route Money” There are a few […]
Classic & Modern R&B Reigns Supreme at Roots Picnic 2022 Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Vickey Ford for Okayplayer R&B had a moment at this year’s Roots Picnic. Acts ranging from Mary J. Blige to Jazmine Sullivan to SWV showcased the hits that have left a mark on the R&B industry over the […]
Mixtape Monday: Wavy Bagels, Lord Juco, Bizarre, ewonee, The Koreatown Oddity + More Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Wavy Bagels, Lord Juco, Bizarre, ewonee, The Koreatown Oddity and more this Mixtape Monday. Wavy Bagels leads the pack with BAVY, Lord Juco keeps himself Company, Bizarre has Got A Gun, ewonee. drops Source […]
The Influence of T-Pain Over the Autotune Generation Explained [Premiere] Music – 38 mins ago Photo Credit: Legacy Recordings/Sony Music Entertainment/SME For the 15th anniversary of his sophomore album Epiphany, T-Pain’s influence over the autotune generation is explained in a new visual. Yesterday marked the 15th anniversary of T-Pain‘s sophomore album Epiphany. To celebrate his resounding […]
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Mercury Rose Up In Atlanta’s Indie Music Scene. Now She’s Touring With MIKE And Na-Kel Smith Music – 20 mins ago Photo Credit: Salim Garcia Mercury is a fascinating Atlanta rap figure. Her sound is experimental, but it’s also mostly led by trap music, in her newest album Tabula Rasa she showcases her unique production […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Namir Blade, Koreatown Oddity, and More Music – 2 hours ago Photo by Seiji Inouye for Artist 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 Namir Blade, Koreatown Oddity, BLK ODYSSY, Denzel Curry, […]
9 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of June 3) Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: @ro.lexx Arin Ray has unleashed Hello Poison, a steamy and romantic album. Vory also releases his debut album Lost Souls. Arin Ray returns with Hello Poison. The cohesive R&B album is a captivating […]
First Look Friday: UMI on Making Music That Heals Music – 1 min ago On Forest in the City, UMI comes full-circle in songs of manifestation, healing and finding her purpose. Photo Credit: UMI For our latest First Look Friday, we spoke with UMI about her career, her therapeutic debut album Forest in the City, […]