The Making of Jodeci’s ‘Forever My Lady,’ The Album That Reinvigorated R&B Music – 3 hours ago in 1989, Jodeci embarked on a trip to New York City with only$300 in their pockets and their demo tapes. They ended up signing a deal with Uptown Records — a move that would change their life and […]
Eugene McDaniels’ Psychedelic Soul Classic ‘Headless Heroes of The Apocalypse’ Set for 50th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue Music – 31 seconds ago Source: Atlantic Records Released in 1971, the 12th studio album from the prolific songwriter is is a politically charged jazz and soul siren that went on to become an anchor for sample-based hip-hop production […]
Photo via Matt Baker Because you needed the reminder to listen to more jazz. Help us continue to drop hints about what genre’s missing from your life by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Chris Robinson‘s keys open doors. There’s a prevalent view out there in the jazz world that jazz is serious […]
Stream DMX’s Final Album ‘Exodus,’ Feat. JAY-Z, Nas, Lil Wayne & More Music – 8 hours ago Photo Credit: Jonathan Mannion Exodus, the final album from DMX, has been released. The long-awaited DMX album Exodus has finally hit shelves and streaming services. The album, which was produced entirely by Swizz Beatz and recorded before DMX passed […]
Is The NFT Market a New Frontier for Independent Artists or Just Another Tech Bubble? Music – 5 mins ago NFTs and cryptocurrency are already presenting a number of new tools for artists that could prove to be crucial in the long game for financial independence and fair pay. Graphic: Okayplayer Here is everything you […]
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Photo via Lillerne Tapes The pen’s always been mightier than the sword, but now we need more pens. Help us stock up by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Michael McKinney is just starting to remember what a crowded dance floor looks like. It starts with a burst of light. A synthesizer that […]
DMX’s New Single “Hood Blues” Ft. Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher & Conway The Machine Is Here Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Jonathan Mannion “Hood Blues” is the first single from DMX’s final album Exodus. The album will feature appearances from Jay-Z, Nas, Alicia Keys and more. DMX’s first posthumous track “Hood Blues” […]
J.Cole Hijacks the NYC Subway in “Applying Pressure” Video Music – 2 hours ago Source: YouTube The second single from the new J.Cole album gets a video treatment. On Tuesday, J.Cole continued The Off-Season‘s rollout with the release of the “Applying Pressure” video. In the Scott Lazer-directed video, Cole takes a trip around New York City, […]
The following women use the gift of their pen and the power of their voice to certify themselves as rap stars on all levels. Here are 30 female underrated female rappers you should check for in 2021. Female rappers are creating some of the most exciting movements in hip-hop. The girls are simultaneously eating and […]
Bun B, Zaytoven, and Trae the Truth Release George Floyd Tribute Track Music – 4 hours ago Photo Credit: Johnny Nunez/WireImage Bun B also recruited legendary Houston producer Cory Mo for the tribute. Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd. In honor of the Houston native’s life (and rap career, as […]
Photo via Lisana Preteni Subscribe to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon so we can keep our legacy alive — giving you some of the best music journalism around As soon as Ol’ Burger Beats logs onto our Zoom call, I notice the mammoth vinyl collection stacked behind him. An avid crate digger, one glimpse […]
Timbaland And Swizz Beatz Are Battling Each Other Again For Next ‘Verzuz’ Match Music – 3 mins ago Photo Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Revolt The next Verzuz match takes place on Sunday, May 30. Looks like Timbaland and Swizz Beatz are having a Verzuz rematch this weekend. The social media accounts for the series announced on Tuesday that the two’s […]
J. Cole Just Accomplished Something No Other Rapper Has Music – 4 hours ago Photo Credit: Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images J.Cole surpasses a Billboard chart record previously set by DMX. On Tuesday (May 25th), Billboard will release its official Top 200 album charts for the week of May 29th. Unsurprisingly, J.Cole took the top spot with his The […]
The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up of the best rap songs that you absolutely need so support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Harley Geffner is almost okay with how quiet it is at The Garden so long as postseason hoops continues to be played there. Wallie […]
The Best Moments From the 2021 Billboard Music Awards Music – 7 hours ago Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur for Getty Images This year’s Billboard Music Awards featured sets by Doja Cat, SZA, Alicia Keys, The Weeknd and more. Drake took home the Artist of the Decade award while P!nk was honored with the 2021 Icon […]
Mixtape Monday: Benny The Butcher x 38 Spesh, Trox, Navy Blue, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Defreitas + More Music – 8 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Benny The Butcher x 38 Spesh, Trox, Navy Blue, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Defreitas and more this Mixtape Monday. Benny and 38 Spesh are up first with Trust The Sopranos, Trox […]
Era-Defining Hip-Hop Photographer, Chi Modu, Dead at 54 Music – 22 seconds ago Photo by Johnny Nunez for WireImage via Getty Images As the photography directory for The Source, Modu captured some of the earliest (and most iconic) glimpses of soon-to-be rap royalty at a crucial and tense moment in hip-hop history. Pioneering hip-hop photographer, Chi […]
Chris Rock Helps ‘SNL’ Recall The Good, Bad, and Ridiculous Moments of a Wild Year Music – 55 seconds ago Source: Youtube/NBC Chris Rock dropped in on the final cold open of the season. Chris Rock returned to Studio 8H last night to help Saturday Night Live close out an unconventional 46th season. Appearing in […]
Logic and Madlib Share Another New Single as “MadGic” Music – 8 mins ago Source: Red Bull Music Academy/Youtube “Raddest Dad” is the second single from the duo in less than a month. Last month, Logic signaled a collaborative album with Madlib could be on the way with the release of “Mars Only Pt. 3.” […]
Alchemist and Earl Sweatshirt Secretly Released a Collaborative Album Under a Fake Name Music – 3 hours ago Photo by Kevin Winter for Coachella via Getty Images “Fake album cover, song titles, the whole 9. Nobody found it yet.” A few years back, Alchemist sent rap Twitter into a small frenzy when he revealed that […]
Best Songs of The Week – ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow, Mach-Hommy, and More Music – 55 mins 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 Georgia Anne Muldrow, Mach-Hommy, Smino, Patrick Paige II, and more. Scroll […]
20 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Listen to Right Now (Week of May 21) Music – 4 hours ago Photo Credit: Antoinette A. Brock This week’s collection of new albums includes joint projects from producers like Harry Fraud, 38 Spesh, and Millyz. Here at Okayplayer, we know it can be tough to keep […]
For Behind The Beat, Thomas Hobbs spoke with Cool and Dre about producing The Game and 50 Cent’s “Hate It Or Love It,” the best rags-to-riches song since The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Juicy.” In 2005, New York and Compton briefly united for the kind of rap anthem that is so charming you could comfortably play it […]
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. The first time I was introduced to Guapdad 4000 it was on this very site back in the summer of 2019. There stood the rapper staring pensively through […]
Sinéad Harnett Resets on Her Self-Assured New Album ‘Ready Is Always Too Late’ Music – 2 hours ago Sinéad Harnett’s Ready Is Always Too Late is about not waiting until you’re ready to embrace your full glory to love yourself. Photo Credit: Ana Tanaka. After a year of solitude, London R&B singer Sinéad Harnett returns […]
The City Girls’ Summer Anthem “Twerkulator” Has Finally Arrived Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Marcelo Cantu The City Girls have finally released “Twerkulator,” a previously leaked track that didn’t make the cut for their album City On Lock. The City Girls have dropped their newest single “Twerkulator.” The track arrives just in time […]
Latto Touches on Her Official Name Change on New Single “The Biggest” Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: RCA “The Biggest” feels like a moment for the rapper. Latto is centering her own narrative and isn’t allowing anyone else to take control of it. Latto has officially changed her rap name and addressed the […]
Wu-Tang Clan Is Performing With A Symphony For One Of Their First Shows Of 2021 Music – 9 mins ago Photo Credit: Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images Big Boi is also a part of the lineup for this special Wu-Tang Clan performance. The Wu-Tang Clan is making a return to live music this year. The beloved Staten […]
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