On her debut solo EP, Denae, a bright lyricist and vocalist, has tapped into her raw emotions to create a relatable collection for fans. Apprised by Denae’s dance capabilities, “My Dark Place EP” clasps mid-tempo beats at the album’s center. The artist adds a mist of intrigue by combining both singing and rapping verses throughout […]
Watch The Exhilarating Official Trailer for Questlove’s ‘Summer of Soul’ Documentary Music – 2 hours ago Summer of Soul is set to simultaneously premiere in theaters and via Hulu on July 2nd. Weeks out from finally hitting the big screen, an official trailer for the highly anticipated Summer of Soul documentary has arrived. Extending the teaser’s criminally brief […]
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. As dancefloors start to slowly reopen, it’s worth remembering just how wildly […]
DJs and music enthusiasts alike have used TikTok to make brief, fun and informational explainers on hip-hop samples, showing how the once discrete practice of sample sharing has become more democratized through the internet. “OG to sampled.” Those are the words that appear above Rayymon Beatz as he plays Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T.” before transitioning into […]
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Modern-day singer, Raquel Kiaraa, is bending genre stereotypes and offering her fans a never-before-seen musical dexterity. The song is followed by stunning visuals shot with the artist as the center of attention. Her vocals shoot chills down your spine as the music swifts you away on a fabulous journey. The indie/retro theme of the music […]
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How Raheem DeVaughn & Apollo Brown Merged Their Sounds on ‘Lovesick’ Music – 2 hours ago Raheem DeVaughn returned with his new album Lovesick, a joint-effort with legendary producer Apollo Brown that’s filled to the brim with lust, vulnerability, and soul. Photo Credit: Jean Marc Photography We spoke with Raheem DeVaughn and Apollo Brown about […]
Photo via coachwave The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs that you absolutely need. So support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Brandon Callender stays learning and cooking. Deem Spencer – “wife wife (feat. okay kaya)” Deem Spencer is a bit […]
Mixtape Monday: Skyzoo, Chris Crack, UFO Fev, Blu x Sirplus + More Music – 10 mins ago Photo Credit: Artist This Mixtape Monday is stacked with music from Skyzoo, Chris Crack, UFO Fev, Blu x Sirplus and more. Skyzoo brings All The Brilliant Things, Chris Crack presents Sheep Hate Goats, UFO Fev returns with Magnum […]
Watch D’Angelo Perform “Unshaken” Live at Tribeca Film Festival in NYC Music – 7 mins ago Photo by Paul Bergen for Redferns via Getty Images D’Angelo delivered a blistering live take of his contribution to the Red Dead Redemption 2 soundtrack at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. Earlier this week, Rockstar Games announced D’Angelo would […]
Mndsgn Assembled His Dreamteam to Make a Symphonic and Sophisticated R&B Suite Music – 3 mins ago Mndsgn’s intimate new album, Rare Pleasure, features a community of artists who thrive in the margins between R&B, jazz, and beat-making. Photo Credit: Shane Sakanoi In an exclusive interview, Mndsgn takes us behind the creation of Rare Pleasure, […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Kari Faux, Your Old Droog, and More Music – 1 min 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 Your Old Droog, Kari Faux, Hiatus Kaiyote, Blu, Larry June, and […]
19 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of June 11) Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Sanny Bisquerra This week’s list of new albums include a Guapdad 4000 deluxe edition, a new Blu EP, and more. The era of streaming has made finding new music a full-time job. With […]
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Isaiah Rashad Declares It’s Officially “Zay Season” in a Hazy New Video for “200/Warning” Music – 5 hours ago Source: Youtube Isaiah Rashad treats his hard-hitting Kenny Beats-produced loosie to a smoked-out and celebratory visual. Last week, Isaiah Rashad shared another glimpse at his quickly expanding collaborative catalog with Kenny Beats. The track, “200/Warning,” was […]
Medical Examiner Determines Cause of Death for Shock G Music – 17 seconds ago Photo by Monica Morgan for WireImage via Getty Images The Digital Underground frontman passed on April 22, 2021. Approaching two months since Shock G was found dead unresponsive in his Tampa hotel room, a cause of death has been revealed. According […]
D’Angelo Is Performing Live…As Part Of A ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Concert Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Skip Bolen/WireImage D’Angelo contributed the song “Unshaken” to the video game’s soundtrack. D’Angelo will be making a very special appearance at Rockstar Games’ upcoming Red Dead Redemption 2 concert. Titled “The Songs of Red Dead Redemption 2,” the event […]
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Eve & Trina Will Battle It Out in First Female Rap ‘Verzuz’ Music – 9 mins ago Photo Credit: Johnny Nunez for WireImage Eve and Trina’s Verzuz battle will be the first evening dedicated to female rappers. It follows battles between Snoop Dogg and DMX, Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane plus Redman vs. Method Man. […]
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GoldLink Disses Sheck Wes, Again, on New Track “White Walls” Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Burak Cingi/Redferns Goldlink returned to Twitter to announce a new album, among other things. On Wednesday morning, DC rapper Goldlink logged onto Twitter for the first time since 2015. He quickly made his presence felt, immediately reigniting his […]
Photo via YouTube Show your support by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can continue to cultivate great writing from one-of-one’s like Lucas Foster. My interest in hip-hop was birthed in 2007, when after I heard Young Jeezy and Jay-Z’s “Go Crazy” I looked up the video on YouTube and […]
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50 Cent, J. Cole to Headline Rolling Loud New York 2021 Music – 3 mins ago MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 03: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson III performs during the Celia Cruz x Skott Marsi NFT Launch at ITG Miami on June 03, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images) Rolling Loud New York […]
Your Old Droog Releases MF DOOM Collaboration “Dropout Boogie” Music – 1 hour ago Source: Artist Your Old Droog also shared a personal story behind the track’s creation. Back in 2019, New York MC Your Old Droog and MF DOOM teamed up for two tracks like “RST” and “BDE,” both of which featured Mach-Hommy. On […]
Thundercat Announces North American Tour With Channel Tres Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Douglas Mason/Getty Images Thundercat and Channel Tres will put on over 20 shows between June and December. On Tuesday, superstar bassist Thundercat announced a 27-date North American tour for his latest album, It Is What It Is. Most of the dates […]
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Mixtape Monday: Mndsgn, Peter Rosenberg, sndtrk, Children of Zeus, Sundur + More Music – 3 mins ago Photo Credit: Artist Check tunes from Mndsgn, Peter Rosenberg, sndtrk, Children of Zeus, Sundur and more this Mixtape Monday. Mndsgn. is up first with the highly-anticipated album Rare Pleasure, Peter Rosenberg plants his flag with Real Late, sndtrk […]