“It Was in The Wrong Hands” : RZA Regrets Selling Wu-Tang Clan’s One-of-One Album to Martin Shkreli Music – 43 seconds ago Photo by Isaiah Trickey for FilmMagic via Getty Images. The Wu-Tang Clan co-founder discusses the winding history of the group’s one-of-a-kind 2014 album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. Earlier this month, a […]
Even After 25 Years, Ghostface Killah Still Has Regrets About ‘Ironman’ Music – 12 mins ago Despite the complicated feelings Ghostface Killah has, he can’t deny the impact of Ironman, a hip-hop masterpiece, driven by RZA’s gritty blaxploitation-infused production. Photo Credit: Johnny Nunez/WireImage We spoke to Ghostface Killah about his catalogue, Supreme Clientele 2, the […]
Kanye Releases André 3000 Collaboration “Life of The Party” on ‘DONDA’ Stem Players Music – 4 mins ago Photo by Brandon Magnus via Getty Images. The track was leaked by Drake days after the releases of DONDA and Certified Lover Boy. People who actually bought Kanye West‘s DONDA Stem Player are finally receiving the purportedly […]
These are more than words, this is more than rap. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Donald Morrison starts off his day by watching David Lynch’s weather report. As we settled into a cozy booth in the back of Long Beach’s dimly-lit 555 Steakhouse, Reaper Mook said […]
In His Own Words: John Forté on How He Found His Creative Spark Again Music – 2 hours ago John Forté just released his latest LP, Vessels, Angels, and Ancestors, on Soul Land records. We spoke with John Forté about life lessons he’s learned, his thoughts on the Fugees reunion, and his new album, Vessels, […]
MC Serch’s ‘Did I Ever Tell You The One About’ Podcast Uncovers New Plot Points in The Life of MF DOOM Music – 7 mins ago Source: Apple Podcasts Season two of MC Serch’s Did I Ever Tell You The One About podcast is a visceral exploration of the mythical MF DOOM origin story. As promised […]
After a pause in his musical career, Nazo Bravo is back with a wondrous single called “Fadeaway” that already has thousands of views. Beautiful, melodic vibes cover every inch of this track with Nazo’s talented voice and skilled rapping in the forefront. The wait was worth it — Nazo’s new song encompasses everything that was […]
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 […]
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 just knows the Charlotte Hornets’ locker room turns into Rap City’s The Basement 2.0 after every win. RXKNephew – “Oct […]
Wu-Tang Clan is Reportedly Working with Xbox on a New Video Game Music – 5 hours ago Photo by Al Pereira for Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images. Gaming insiders claim Xbox Game Studios is developing a new role-playing game based on “the lore of Wu-Tang” with Shaolin’s finest. Wu-Tang Clan may be jumping back […]
Mixtape Monday: Gangster Doodles, Leek Lone, TatzumaKiii, Teller Bank$, Tyshawn x King Britt + More Mixtapes, Music – 1 min ago Photo Credit: Artist Gangster Doodles, Leek Lone, TatzumaKiii, Teller Bank$, Tyshawn x King Britt and more this Mixtape Monday. Gangster Doodles shares the second installment of a signature series, Leek Lone drops viridian. and […]
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Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora Want to Pay Musicians Even Less for Streams Music – 2 mins ago Source: Youtube/The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers Spotify and Pandora are already two of the three lowest-paying digital streaming services. A new filing to reduce streaming payouts by as much as five percent over the next four […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. JPEGMAFIA, Maxo Kream, and More Music – 12 seconds 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 JPEGMAFIA, Maxo Kream, Black Milk, SahBabii, and more. Scroll through selections from this […]
17 New R&B, Neo-Soul & Hip-Hop Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of October 22) Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Calvin Bak Wale has finally released his newest album Folarin II, this week’s lineup also features albums from Fetty Wap, BIA, Moneybagg Yo and others. We’ve returned to unleash the best music […]
Wale Unveils ‘Folarin II’ Ft. J. Cole, Rick Ross, Maxo Kream & More Music – 7 mins ago Photo Credit: Warner Records The notion of evolving is quite prevalent on Folarin II, in fact, we think it might have been Wale’s guiding light. On the album he shared, “You’re going to constantly become a bigger […]
Photo via University of Texas Press Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. The following is an excerpt from Eric Harvey‘s newly published ‘Who Got the Camera?: A History of Rap and Reality’ via the University of Texas Press, © 2021. In April 2012, more than fifteen years after […]
How Maxo Kream Turned Personal Tragedy into the ‘Weight of the World’ Music – 1 hour ago Maxo’s third studio album, Weight of the World, deals with his brother’s death while feeling the pressures from his street life and the fame that’s taken him out of it. Photo Credit: Gary Miller/Getty Images We spoke with […]
Fans Suspect a New Kendrick Lamar Album is Imminent After Six Songs Leak Music – 2 mins ago Photo by Thomas Cooper via Getty Images. Speculation over the next Kendrick Lamar album reaches fever pitch with a new batch of leaked tracks. A few months back, Kendrick Lamar revealed his next album was not only […]
Photo via Mancy Gant Support our efforts to keep the best music journalism in the game ad and paywall free by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Since the early 2000s, Robert Glasper has demolished preconceived ideas about jazz musicians. He’s amassed a body or work that fuses the genre’s signature syncopated rhythms […]
Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 & Too $hort — Aka Mount Westmore — Drop Their First Video Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Mount Westmore The debut single from Mount Westmore has officially been released. Four of the greatest rappers of all time are officially in a group together. Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, […]
Erykah Badu Previews ‘BADUBOTRON’ Radio Show with a Funk-Fueled Mix Music – 3 hours ago Photo by Slaven Vlasic via Getty Images. Erykah Badu spins an hour-plus of deep funk, soul, jazz, and r&b, in the debut episode of her new Sonos Radio show. Late last month, Erykah Badu announced she was joining Sonos Radio‘s […]
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The 15 Best Thundercat Bass Features Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images In honor of Thundercat and his virtuosic bass-playing, Okayplayer is highlighting his 15 best bass features. Since releasing his 2011 debut album The Golden Age of Apocalypse, Thundercat has grown into his own as a solo artist. His forthcoming release, […]
MF DOOM Estate Declares This Halloween is “DOOMSDAY” Music – 1 hour ago Photo by Andrew Benge/Redferns via Getty Images. The estate of MF DOOM is marking the one-year anniversary of the late rapper’s death with a benefit event in San Francisco on Halloween. Though we learned of his death on New Years Eve, MF […]
Pras On The Fugees Biggest Music Moments And Recording ‘The Score’ Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Jeff Kravitz for FilmMagic In a new feature, Pras details the Fugees’ largest accomplishments and also significant music moments that stood out to him over the years as a part of the successful trio. Pras is setting […]
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 you to know that today is also […]
Peanut Butter Wolf Debunks The Folklore Surrounding The Creation of J Dilla’s ‘Donuts’ Music – 5 seconds ago Source: Youtube The Stones Throw chief corrects the record on a long-running myth about J Dilla’s final studio album, Donuts. 15 years after its release, J Dilla‘s magnum opus, Donuts, is still, arguably, hip-hop’s most celebrated instrumental album. […]
Photo via HBO We’re more manic excited for Succession Season 3 than Kendall is to invite Naomi to his ex-wife’s house. Show your love for our tireless staff of writers by supporting Passion of the Weiss via a subscription to our Patreon. Abe Beame is currently looking up countries with no extradition treaty with the […]
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 wants to know who Steve Harvey’s new stylist is. Jugg Harden x Babyface Ray – “I’m The Man” Jugg Harden […]