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. Another strange and uneasy summer is drawing to a close. Plenty of […]
Even without a city-defining sound, Montreal musicians have seized the moment. Here are 11 Montreal producers you should know about. This March, producer extraordinaire Kaytranada made history at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Kaytra won two awards â Best Best Dance/Electronic Album for Bubba and Best Dance Recording for the Kali Uchis-featured â10%.â He became […]
Afrika Bambaataa & The Zulu Nation Accused of Child Sex Trafficking in Disturbing Lawsuit: Report Music – 38 mins ago Photo by Johnny Nunez for WireImage via Getty Images A new lawsuit alleges Afrika Bambaataa used his home in The Bronx as both Zulu Nation headquarters and a lair for grooming and assaulting young boys. […]
Yebba Puts Her Range on Full Display in a Stunning âTiny Deskâ Performance Music – 3 hours ago Source: Youtube/NPR Music Watch Yebba preview her upcoming debut album in a soothing and symphonic live set for NPR Musicâs latest Tiny Desk Concert. Yebba is the latest guest to grace NPR Musicâs deconstructed Tiny Desk setup. […]
Big Daddy Kane Calls J. Cole His âFavorite MC Out⊠Right Nowâ Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images Big Daddy Kane gave J. Cole one of the highest honors. For the last couple of months, legendary rapper Big Daddy Kane has been working on a hip-hop documentary for Netflix called Paragraphs […]
Photo via John Cannon for Universal Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Let Walker Armstrong tell you about 90âs Memphis hip-hop and the slow cancelation of the future. The clock on the waxy stone wall ticked down like a kind of doomsday indexâ10 hours 15 minutes⊠9 […]
The Subversive History of Free Jazz Steps into The Spotlight in a Trailer for New âFire Musicâ Documentary Music – 11 seconds ago Photo by Leni Sinclair via Getty Images. The free jazz chronicle, Fire Music, hits theaters and on-demand on Friday, September 10th. As boundless and beyond definition as the broader category of jazz […]
Jenevieveâs Debut âDivisionâ Introduces Her as a New Voice of R&B Music – 29 seconds ago Photo Credit: Universal Music Group In an exclusive interview, the rising singer shares how sheâs built her sound from the ground up and why she hopes fans are left feeling inspired by her debut album, Division. Miami-bred singer Jenevieve […]
The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs youâve yet to hear. So support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. âSpread the word, darlinâ. Brandon Callender is back!â Connis â â âGuidelinesâ (feat. Latrell James & SALEM) Connis is ready for whatever […]
Janet Jackson Takes Control in The First Trailer for Upcoming âJANETâ Documentary Music – 44 mins ago Photo by Jo Hale for Redferns via Getty Images A four-hour Janet Jackson documentary will premiere at the top of next year. A&E has announced a new Janet Jackson documentary with heavy involvement from the r&b icon. Aptly […]
AndrĂ© 3000 Condemns Leak of Unreleased Kanye Collaboration Amidst Feud with Drake Music – 3 mins ago Photo by Paras Griffin via Getty Images. The shelved Kanye and AndrĂ© 3000 collaboration was played by Drake during a guest mix on SiriusXMâs Sound 42 last week. AndrĂ© 3000 was not a fan of his unreleased Kanye West […]
Photo via HBO Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Abe Beame is pouring out a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. When news that the great Michael K. Williams had tragically passed away at age 54, the outpouring of grief was immediate and overwhelming. The Flatbush born actor was […]
Mixtape Monday: Damu The Fudgemunk, Jesse Rack$on, LâOrange, Ralphiie Reese, Uhuru Noir + More Music – 8 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Damu The Fudgemunk, Jesse Rack$on, LâOrange, Ralphiie Reese, Uhuru Noir and more this Mixtape Monday. Damu The Fudgemunk is up first with Conversation Peace, Jesse Rack$on drops the Soul Theory EP, LâOrange follows […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Little Simz, Blu, JPEGMAFIA, and More Music – 3 days ago Source: Youtube 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 Little Simz, Blu, JPEGMAFIA, DijahSB, Wiki, and more. Scroll through selections from […]
JAY-Z Gave His Best Verse of The Year to Drake on âCertified Lover Boyâ Music – 4 days ago Photo by Kevin Mazur for City of Hope via Getty Images. JAY-Zâs appearances on DONDA and Certified Lover Boy are in two very different leagues. For weeks now, Kanye and Drake have been rekindling their rivalry […]
First Look Friday: Bartees Strange Is Redefining Indie Rock On His Own Terms Music – 3 days ago Photo Credit: Bao Ngo For this monthâs edition of First Look Friday, we talked to Bartees Strange about his early influences, the success of his debut album Live Forever, and how bridging the gaps between genres keeps […]
16 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of September 3) Music – 3 days ago Photo Credit: Universal Music This weekâs top albums feature selections from Drake, Jenevieve, Duckwrth, JMSN, LâOrange and more. Kanye West and Drake have finally delivered their albums ahead of the change of seasons: Donda and […]
Heartbreak Drake Returns on âCertified Lover Boyâ Featuring JAY-Z, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne & More Music – 3 days ago Photo Credit: Artist On Friday, Certified Lover Boy dropped with features from Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Travis Scott, Giveon, Lil Baby, and Yebba. Drake returns to release his sixth studio album Certified Lover Boy. The rollout […]
Photo via Sunny Raies Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Leonel Manzanares de la Rosaâs birthday wish: the death of capitalism. Nexxie feat. Timmy Tdat â âVile Si Huduâ K-dot feat. EXRAY (Boondocks Gang) â âCapitalâ If you hang around YouTube long enough looking for African bangers, you […]
Ja Rule and Fat Joe are Set to Square Up in The Next Live âVerzuzâ Battle Music – 4 days ago Photo by Johnny Nunez for WireImage via Getty Images Verzuz returns on Tuesday, September 14th, live from Madison Square Garden. Ja Rule and Fat Joe will be going hit-for-hit in the next installment of Verzuz. […]
Photo via Patrick Johnson Protect this thing of ours: support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Evan McGarvey occasionally dry cleans his tracksuit. The only real gift of middle age is memory. As someone who is officially closer to 50 than to 20, I remember when The Sopranos belonged […]
Wiki Announces New Navy Blue-Produced Album âHalf God,â feat. Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, duendita, and More Music – 8 seconds ago Photo by Jacob Consenstein for Artist Hear two new singles from the upcoming Wiki album. Wiki has announced a new album, Half God, will arrive next month. Produced entirely by Navy Blue, the incoming project will […]
Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Yousef Srour prefers thoughtful album artwork without emojis and uncensored album premieres preferably under two hours in run time. Egypt has always been a culture shock to me. To a small 9-year-old wandering the streets, it seemed desolate. Cairo is one of […]
An Upcoming Amy Winehouse Biopic will Chronicle The Last Years of Her Life Music – 8 seconds ago Photo by Yui Mok for PA Images via Getty Images. The film is being adapted from a 2010 book about the late Amy Winehouse. The embattled final years of Amy Winehouse are getting the big-screen treatment. According […]
This Free A.I. Program Brings All Your Mash-Up Dreams (and Nightmares) to Life Music – 7 mins ago Photo by Jeremy Liem via Unsplash Making a mash-up just got way too easy. As if the mash-up wasnât already one of the most accessible forms of sound stitching, a new A.I. program is opening it up […]
Little Simz Returns to âTiny Deskâ with a Lush and Laidback Performance Music – 8 seconds ago Source: Youtube/NPR Music Little Simz showcases her upcoming fourth studio album in a sophomore run for NPRâs Tiny Desk series. With her new album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, just days away from release, Little Simz offered a final glimpse at […]
Photo: George Goldberg 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. They Hate Change arenât gonna be Bedroom Rap All-Stars for long. Despite the way they introduce themselves on their breakthrough tape, 666 Central Ave., and […]
Questlove, Flying Lotus, and More Pay Tribute to Lee âScratchâ Perry Music – 6 seconds ago Photo by Ollie Millington for Redferns via Getty Images Fans, friends, and former collaborators send up tributes and dedications to the late Lee âScratchâ Perry. On Sunday, reggaeâs reverb-bending mystic, Lee âScratchâ Perry, died at the Noel Holmes Hospital […]
You Can Finally Stream Kanye Westâs Album âDondaâ Featuring Jay-Z, Jay Electronica & More Music – 56 mins ago Photo Credit: Universal Following three live events, Kanye West has unveiled Donda featuring The Lox, The Weeknd, Fivio Foreign, Baby Keem, Young Thug and others. After a lot of going back and forth, Kanye West released […]
Drake Fans Take Feud into Their Own Hands, Vandalize Kanyeâs Childhood Home Music – 2 hours ago Photo by Brian Prahl/MEGA/GC Images via Getty Images Tensions between Drake and Kanye continue to escalate. It doesnât appear that the arrival of Kanyeâs DONDA has done anything to tamp down his tensions with Drake. In fact, the cold […]