Robert Glasper Releases ‘Black Radio 3’ Feat. Q-Tip, H.E.R., & More Music – 4 hours ago Photo Credit: Mancy Gant Robert Glasper releases the long-awaited third installment of his Black Radio series. More than a full year since it was initially announced, Robert Glasper has finally released Black Radio 3. The album features appearances from […]
EARTHGANG’s ‘Ghetto Gods’ Features Three Generations of the Dungeon Family Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Dreamville/Interscope The fourth album from Atlanta duo EARTHGANG comes ahead of their upcoming world tour, with appearances from J. Cole, Future and Nick Cannon. Atlanta’s own EARTHGANG has finally landed as Ghetto Gods. At 17 tracks, the album hosts […]
Conway The Machine Finally Makes His Shady Records Debut with ‘God Don’t Make Mistakes’ Music – 11 mins ago Photo Credit: Shady Records/Interscope His Shady Records debut, new Conway the Machine album God Don’t Make Mistakes features Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Jill Scott, T.I. and more. Just one year after dropping From King to a GOD, Conway the […]
16 years of independent rap journalism with no end in sight. Keep it that way by supporting Passion of the Weiss via a subscription to our Patreon. Michael McKinney absorbs more music in a week than most do in an entire calendar year. In January, some of the most exciting DJ sets leaned into the […]
The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Life After Death’ Will Be Honored With Massive Anniversary Box Set Music – 3 mins ago Photo Credit: Bad Boy In June, The Notorious B.I.G. will be commemorated with a box set celebrating the 25th anniversary of his 1997 final album Life After Death. The legacy of The Notorious B.I.G. is being […]
Death Row Records Under Snoop Dogg Reportedly Won’t Include 2Pac or Dr. Dre Albums Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Snoop Dogg has taken ownership of Death Row Records, but the acquisition deal will exclude several popular albums by 2Pac and Dr. Dre. Snoop Dogg is Bacc on Death Row but […]
Image via Na-Kel Smith’s Facebook Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Only ten days after his friend Earl Sweatshirt’s Sick! came out, Na’Kel Smith quietly dropped his own short project. Skullface Bonehead is a 14-minute demonstration of Na’Kel’s advanced musical evolution. His sound has settled down from […]
‘The Art of Dialogue’ is the Rising YouTube Channel Chronicling 2Pac’s History Music – 14 mins ago Chronicling the life of 2Pac, through interviews with the late rapper’s peers, enemies, and friends, Ashley Mighty Bolton, founder of The Art of Dialogue, asks the kind of questions other interviewers seem to shy away from. Photo Credit: Al […]
For the Second Time, Megan The Stallion Sues Her Label Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion sues 1501 Certified Entertainment, alleging that the label won’t allow to fulfill the terms of her contract. Megan Thee Stallion is fighting to get out of her label. The rapper — born […]
André 3000 to Appear on the Soundtrack For New A24 Movie ‘Everything Everywhere At Once’ Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Prince Williams/WireImage On the soundtrack for upcoming A24 film Everything Everywhere At Once, Moses Sumney appears and André 3000 makes four contributions. Fresh off his Super Bowl ad for Squarespace, André 3000 has hopped back into […]
‘DONDA 2’ Features an Impassioned Kanye West You’re Either Going to Love or Hate Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images While the DONDA 2 Experience didn’t go off perfectly, the event makes it further clear that Kanye West remains invigorated and fueled by passion. The only thing that commands more attention […]
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. Soraia Ramos – “BKBN (Bu […]
Watch Rare Footage of Daft Punk Performing Helmet-less Show in 1997 Music – 23 seconds ago Photo Credit: Marco Piraccini/Archivio Marco Piraccini/Mondadori via Getty Images Daft Punk also announced a vinyl reissue of Homework and a reissue of Alive ’97. This time last year, Daft Punk announced that they were splitting up. And even if […]
Here’s What We Know About Kanye West’s Album ‘DONDA 2’ Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Victor Boyko/Getty Images With DONDA 2 slated to release today, here’s everything we know about the new Kanye West album, which is said not be on streaming services. Last month, Kanye West announced his February 22nd release for DONDA […]
Photo via David Marques Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Few things are more comfortable for Makaya McCraven than being behind a drum kit. It’s where the Chicago musician got his start, slowly learning to be a working musician under the influence of his father, percussionist Steven […]
The Game Says He’s Not Bitter About Not Being Invited to Perform During Dr. Dre’s Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Music – 18 mins ago Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz for SiriusXM Studios via Getty Images The Game went to Instagram to share that he wasn’t upset about not being included in the Super Bowl Halftime […]
“Oh, He Got Busy:” Pusha-T Confirms JAY-Z is Feature On New Album Music – 41 mins ago Photo Credit: Michael Kovac for Variety via Getty Images The next Pusha T album is fast approaching. In a new interview, he confirmed a forthcoming collaboration with JAY-Z. The new Pusha-T era is underway. Two weeks after premiering […]
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. Brandon Callender has turned into a Juwan Howard who-threw-the-first-punch truther. H.D. Angel is waiting on that official invite to the Northern Exposure […]
Mixtape Monday: Junglepussy, Ivan Ave, Wally Clark, UFO Fev, Hus “Wavo” Kingpin + More Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Junglepussy, Ivan Ave, Wally Clark, UFO Fev, Hus “Wavo” Kingpin and more this Mixtape M onday. Junglepussy is up first this week with Jp5000, Ivan Ave arrives Mid Season and Wally Clark shares […]
7 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Be Listening To (Week of February 18) Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Artist Big K.R.I.T. unleashes Digital Roses Don’t Die this week, and Deante’ Hitchcock has shared Everyday The 14TH. Both releases are splendid listens. This week’s best album roundup is led by southern rapper Big […]
R&B is far from dead. Artists like JAWAN.MP3, Emmavie, Latanya Alberto and Hunnah are proof that rather than withering away, the genre is currently experiencing a reawakening. Despite cynics on the internet occasionally arguing that R&B is dead, the genre is actually thriving, with quite a few soulful indie artists contributing to its latest iteration. […]
10 Obscure and Overlooked Blaxploitation Film Soundtracks You Need To Hear Music – 2 hours ago At the peak of her stride in the mid-’70s, Pam Grier was a seemingly ubiquitous presence in Black cinema. But the soundtracks to her films were nearly as beloved as the actress herself. Photo Credit: LMPC via Getty Images […]
Currensy & The Alchemist Bring that ‘Covert Coup’ Feeling to ‘Continuance’ Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Jet Life Recordings In 13 tracks, Currensy and The Alchemist return with new collaborative tape, Continuance their third full-length album in six years. Last releasing their 2016 collaborative album The Carrollton Heist, Currensy and The Alchemist have returned with Continuance. In 13 […]
Kanye West Announces ‘DONDA 2’ Will Not Be on Streaming Services Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images On Thursday night, Kanye West shared a ‘DONDA 2’ snippet on Instagram and announced that the album will only be available on his stem player. The artist formerly known as Kanye West wants artists to take back their […]
Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Evan Nabavian white whale is the Antediluvian Inspectah Deck album. Haile M. Ghiorgis – “Man Biye?” Man Biye? / A Happy Disco Song by Haile M. GhiorgisMan Biye? / A Happy Disco Song by Haile M. Ghiorgis A recurring story in […]
This New Japanese Television Show is Proof Japan Loves J Dilla Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: NHS (YouTube) A Gen Hoshino-hosted music culture show from Japanese channel NHK discusses J Dilla in their inaugural episode. Jay loved Japan. And Japan loves Jay. In the first episode of new Japanese show called Gen Hoshino’s […]
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In December of 2021, we tragically lost Drakeo the Ruler. We Know the Truth pays tribute to the foreign whip crasher, Mr. Mosely, one of the most innovative LA rappers in the history of the genre, and most importantly, a rapper we all loved who made music that became part of our lives. Mz Free‘s new […]
NYC Rappers Meet With Mayor Eric Adams to Discuss Drill Rap Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: @mainohustlehard (Instagram) On Tuesday night, Maino, Fivio Foreign and more met with NYC Mayor Eric Adams to discuss whether the city’s crime is influenced by drill rap. Politics met hip-hop on Tuesday night, as a crew of […]
Damian Lillard hopes to use his rap career to invest in the success of others — and his cousin Brookfield Duece is helping with that process. East Oakland native Damian Lillard is one of the best NBA players. The league declared it last year for its 75th anniversary season, naming the six-time All-Star as one […]