Will 2022 Be the Year We See a New Black Star Album? Music – 56 seconds ago Photo Credit: Talib Kweli Instagram Nearly 24 years after their 1998 debut, Talib Kweli has teased that he and Yasiin Bey are returning with their sophomore Black Star album. Yasiin Bey may have brushed off requests for a […]
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 has declared February 25th RJ Barrett Day. YN Jay – “Own Yo Life (Off The Porch Live Performance)” This is […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Robert Glasper, EARTHGANG, and More Music – 20 mins ago The Round-Up is Okayplayerâs weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This weekâs set features new music from Robert Glasper, EARTHGANG, Pete Rock, DijahSB, and more. Scroll through selections from this weekâs sequence […]
13 New Hip-Hop, R&B & Alt Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of February 25) Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Daniel Delgado Robert Glasper returns with Black Radio III this week. And, Dreamer Isioma unleashes Goodnight Dreamer, a robust, experimental project. The year appears to be moving ahead full steam, and this […]
Kanye West Releases ‘DONDA 2’ to Stem Players Music – 7 mins ago Photo Credit: Amazon Music Dubbed âV2.22.22 Miamiâ tracks from the Kanye West DONDA 2 listening event in Miami on Tuesday have officially released to stem players. Unfinished tracks from new Kanye West album DONDA 2 are now on stem players. The release follows his Miami DONDA […]
Listening to ‘Donda 2’ is the Wrong Reason to Buy Kanye’s Stem Player Music – 13 mins ago Photo Credit: Zo Though it went mostly overlooked upon introduction, Kanye West’s Stem Player is a surprisingly sophisticated piece of hardware with utility well beyond holding an exclusive copy of the Donda sequel. In the late afternoon of […]
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 EARTHGANGÂ 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 Sweatshirtâs Sick! came out, NaâKel Smith quietly dropped his own short project. Skullface Bonehead is a 14-minute demonstration of NaâKelâs 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 rapperâs 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 â born […]
AndrĂ© 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 AndrĂ© 3000 makes four contributions. Fresh off his Super Bowl ad for Squarespace, AndrĂ© 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 â97. 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. Itâs 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 âWavoâ Kingpin + More Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Junglepussy, Ivan Ave, Wally Clark, UFO Fev, Hus âWavoâ 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 weekâs 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 […]