We spoke with Wiki about his hometown New York City and the concepts around his Navy Blue-produced album Half God. It’s no secret Patrick Morales, better known as Wiki, loves New York City. Wiki grew up in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, just a few stops on the 1 train from Time Square. Like […]
Kanye Extends an Olive Branch to Drake Under The Strict Supervision of J Prince Music – 1 hour ago Photo by Prince Williams for WireImage via Getty Images. J Prince is brokering another peace deal between rivaling rappers. Kanye West is ready to most past a very long and very public quarrel with Drake. The […]
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. Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa wants mainstream music publications to realize that Africa […]
Beanie Sigel Claims Kanye is Cutting Him a Massive Check for Coming Up with “YEEZY” Music – 2 mins ago Photo by Johnny Nunez for WireImage via Getty Images. Kanye previously admitted his former Roc-A-Fella labelmate came up with the name “Yeezy” when they were working together in the early 2000s. In case you missed […]
Snoop Dogg Wants to Buy and Revive Death Row Records Music – 2 hours ago Source: Youtube Snoop Dogg discusses the past, present, and future of Death Row. Nearing 25 years since he parted ways with the legendary West Coast label, Snoop Dogg is making a case for the return of Death Row Records with […]
Hip-Hop Collective Van Buren Records Reps The First Majority Black City In New England Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Sean Ishaq Hailing from Brockton, Massachusetts, Van Buren Records is poised to become the state’s next breakout rap act. As I was waiting for the start of Van Buren Records’ September show in Brooklyn, […]
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 not a fan of the Knicks’ early season collective body language. EBK Young Joc – “Gettin’ Weird” EBK Young […]
Mixtape Monday: Recognize Ali, DistantStarr, 2 Hungry Bros x Homeboy Sandman, Bradford Thomas, whatupVERN + More Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Recognize Ali, DistantStarr, 2 Hungry Bros, Bradford Thomas, whatupVERN and more this Mixtape Monday. Recognize Ali is up first this week with Underground King II, DistantStarr is Consistent and 2 Hungry […]
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The best music videos of the week include selections from Silk Sonic, Mariah Carey, Drake, and more. It wasn’t the most robust week for new music. But there were definitely some gems. The most surprising came from Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars (aka Silk Sonic) who finally dropped a follow up to their modern day […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Silk Sonic, Kendrick Lamar, and More Music – 3 days ago Source: Youtube 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 Silk Sonic, Kendrick Lamar, Kari Faux, Saba, Rejjie Snow, and more. Scroll […]
JAY-Z Calls Kanye West’s Copycat Comments About Just Blaze “Unfair” Music – 3 days ago Photo Credit: Kevin Kane/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame JAY-Z had some thoughts about Kanye West’s jabs toward Just Blaze. The social media weary JAY-Z hopped on Twitter Spaces on Friday, November 5th. He was there […]
The Wildest Moments from Kanye West’s ‘Drink Champs’ Interview Music – 3 days ago Source: Youtube/REVOLT In his first interview since the release of DONDA, Kanye West detailed the tensions between him and Drake, unloaded on Talib Kweli, sent a stray at Just Blaze, revealed the surprising origins of his billion-dollar brand’s name, and burned more […]
First Look Friday: DijahSB Is On A Journey To Save People Through Their Music Music – 3 days ago Photo Credit: Roya DelSol For our latest First Look Friday, we spoke with DijahSB about being inspired by Kid Cudi, how their music unites fans around the world, and more. It’s DijahSB’s world — we’re just […]
12 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week Of November 5th) Music – 4 days ago Photo Credit: Ross Naess This week, we have new albums from Summer Walker — one of the more exciting young singers — and Diana Ross, who released her first album in over a decade. New […]
Silk Sonic Smoke Their Heartbreak Away In “Smokin’ Out The Window” Video Music – 3 days ago Screengrab via YouTube Silk Sonic offers another single from their soon-to-be-released album, An Evening with Silk Sonic. Silk Sonic continues to go full retro with their latest single, “Smokin’ Out the Window.” The track is like the duo’s debut […]
Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Evan Nabavian thought we were collectively done fucking with daylight savings time. A rose gold Patek is an insufficient palliative for Meek Mill, but dropping a million makes for an adequate destressor. He retreats to the backseat of a Rolls Royce in […]
Wayne Brady is Still Salty About Paul Mooney’s ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Jab Music – 4 days ago Source: Youtube Wayne Brady details a complicated relationship with Chappelle’s Show. Nearing 20 years since it originally aired, Wayne Brady has yet to shake off a joke the late Paul Mooney made about him in a Chappelle’s Show sketch. In […]
Is Adele Really to Blame for Global Delays in Vinyl Manufacturing? Music – 4 days ago Photo by Allen J. Schaben for Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. Vinyl enthusiasts and independent labels are charging Adele with causing worldwide delays at record-pressing plants. If you’re a collector who’s been waiting months on end for a […]
Leon Bridges Brings Texas Twang to One of Marvin Gaye’s Lost Christmas Classics Music – 4 days ago “It’s one of my favorite Christmas songs and I love the classic stuff… but this one has a little bit more soul to it,” Leon Bridges said about Marvin Gaye’s Christmas song “Purple Snowflakes.” Photo Credit: Timothy […]
Photo: Turbo Please support our collective of music obsessives by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Will Schube refuses to call the saxophone the sax in fear of someone mistaking him for a dude discussing sex online. Sam Wilkes ― One Theme & Subsequent Improvisation One Theme & Subsequent Improvisation by Sam WilkesOne […]
Canadian band of five, Hot Mondy just dropped their new lovely song “Vampire” directed by Brad Tobler of Imagine That Films. Reminiscent of the 1900’s aesthetic, it explores the mystery surrounding vampires, mythical creatures we all love from books and films, in an original way. Hot Mondy members are Matt Rhind, Travis Flint, Matt Brannon, […]
Write the words, submit the edit, triple-double, no assist. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. For a city as historically diverse and progressive as Oakland, you’d be surprised to see what the city has transformed into. The Town is beautiful with its vibrant murals, but it’s also […]
Pre-Order Your Copy of a Massive 7xLP Boxset of Fela Kuti Albums Music – 3 mins ago Photo by Ian Watts for Partisan Records. Limited to just 4,000 copies, the incoming Fela Kuti box set is co-curated by his son Femi Kuti and Coldplay’s Chris Martin. A fifth installment of the ongoing series of vinyl […]
Premiere: Madlib, MED, and Blu Toast to ‘Bad Neighbor’ with a Booming Bonus Cut Music – 44 seconds ago Source: BangYaHead Released in 2015 and entirely produced by Madlib, the album featured appearances from Anderson .Paak, Phonte, Dam-Funk, and the late MF DOOM. As they ready a needed and necessary sequel, Madlib, MED, and Blu […]
Snoh Aalegra to Embark on Expansive North American Tour in 2022 Music – 45 seconds ago Photo by Gus Stewart via Getty Images. Snoh Aalegra is hitting the road next year. Snoh Aalegra has mapped out a 21-date tour in support of her new album, TEMPORARY HIGHS IN THE VIOLET SKIES. Announced today in a […]
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. Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa wants mainstream music publications to realize that Africa […]
Terrace Martin Details New Album ‘Drones,’ ft. Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, and More Music – 4 mins ago Photo by Tim Mosenfelder for WireImage via Getty Images. The new Terrace Martin album is out this Friday, November 5th. Terrace Martin has assembled a star-powered roster of rap, jazz, and r&b titans for his new album, Drones. […]
Three Days with DJ Five Venoms: What It’s Like to Be the Official DJ For Hip-Hop’s Biggest Music Festival Music – 34 mins ago As Rolling Loud’s official DJ, Five Venoms wears multiple hats — curator, A&R, and a fill in for artists. Photo Credit: Vickey Ford of Sneakshot Photography DJ Five Venoms is the […]
Anderson .Paak Just Launched His Own Record Label Music – 1 hour ago Source: Youtube Watch Anderson .Paak announce his new imprint in a chaotic mock press briefing. Between an upcoming Silk Sonic album, a sequel to his critically-adored album with Knxwledge as NxWorries, and whatever he’s cooking up for his next solo project, Anderson […]