Ant Clemons On His Next Album And Writing Love Songs Interviews, Music – 25 seconds ago Photo Credit: Image courtesy of Humbert Luna (Biz 3) Ant Clemons spoke with Okayplayer about his latest album, Happy 2 Be Here, fostering a closer relationship with God, and working with Kehlani. Ant Clemons is well on his way to […]
Photo via UMG Recordings Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. By the time Grace Jonesâ Nightclubbing was released on May 10, 1981, the studio band assembled by producer Chris Blackwell was already being compared to the likes of the Wrecking Crew and The Swampers in terms of the […]
In the latest installment of our Retro Neo series, R&B singer Q describes how neo-soul is the identity of the Black community. R&B singer Q can make internal battles with demons and the simple smell of lavender sound like grand productions amplifying simple human truths â as neo-soul is known to do. His mother singing […]
Photo via Dream Nation/Mad Solutions Show your love and support for our tireless and talented writers by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa wants America to stop hoarding the vaccine and instead help it reach the Global South. Taking a deep dive into the oceans of Youtube with […]
Punk-Pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pat Mac followed up on his debut single âHollowâ (make sure to check out the video below) and launched the new 5-track EP Wait On. The EP can be described as a decaf punk – with its laid-back mood, it still includes animated and catchy beat-work. âWait Onâ is a full […]
Photo via Evidence Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Jaap van der Doelen can kick it, yes he can. âThis is my clean startâ, says Michael Perreta, better known to the world as rapper and producer Evidence, about his new album. On Unlearning Vol. 1, he shuns the […]
We spoke with artist MasĂ©go about dating, toxic relationships, working with DâMile on his latest album, and whatâs next for him. Itâs almost 11 p.m. and MasĂ©go is fresh off of the stage. He is wearing a navy shirt with flowers, Oxford shoes, and grey slim-cut trousers. MasĂ©go just performed for Crown Royalâs Generosity Hour […]
Vince Staples Returns with Melodic New Single âARE YOU WITH THAT?â Music – 41 mins ago Photo Credit: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Vince Staples is getting ready to release his first new album since 2018âs FM! This Friday, Vince Staples will release his new album (which is a self-titled release.) On Tuesday, Vince dropped the first […]
Ali Shaheed Muhammad Says No One From A Tribe Called Quest Was Involved In NFT Royalty Sale Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Ali Shaheed Muhammad addressed the A Tribe Called Quest NFT in a Facebook post. A Tribe Called Quest member Ali Shaheed Muhammad took to his Facebook […]
Photo via Doggystyleeee 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. Donât mind Harley Geffner dancing to Jai Paul on a beautiful Friday. Doggystyleeee x Tbeezy1300 â âBlue Shoe Lacesâ […]
Mixtape Monday: Termanology x Skyzoo, Deuce Ellis, Raw Poetic x Damu The Fudgemunk, Obijuan x Philanthrope + More Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Artist Termanology x Skyzoo, Deuce Ellis, Raw Poetic x Damu The Fudgemunk, Obijuan x Philanthrope and more this Mixtape Monday. Termanology and Skyzoo are up first with The Summer EP, […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Big Boi, Brent Faiyaz, and More Music – 13 mins ago Photo Credit: Big Boi 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 Nas, Brent Faiyaz, Big Boi, Rico Nasty, dvsn, and more. […]
12 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of July 2) Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit Declaime and Madlib This weekâs list of new albums include a new albums from G Herbo, Peezy, singer Laura Mvula, and more. The era of streaming has made finding new music a full-time job. […]
First Look Friday: Dee Gatti Has Only Been Singing For a Year⊠But the Industry is Already Taking Notice Music – 3 hours ago On her debut EP, Just Called To Say, Dee Gatti invites listeners to explore all of her feelings in the aftermath of what sounds like a nasty breakup. Photo Credit: Nicholuas […]
The clique is coastal, international, but thanks to the power of the internet, to you â weâre local. Subscribe to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon so we can keep bringing you the best music journalism around. Coming of age in metropolitan New York, I was indoctrinated with the narrow understanding that New York mattered […]
On July 3, 1995, DâAngelo released his game-changing debut album Brown Sugar. We spoke with some of the figures who shaped the beginnings of DâAngeloâs earth-shattering career. Born the son of a Pentecostal minister, Michael DâAngelo Archer was destined to pursue a career in music. At the age of three, he began playing the piano […]
Brent Faiyaz Drops Neptunes-Produced Single âWasting Timeâ Featuring Drake Music – 6 hours ago Photo Credit: David M. Benett for Getty Images âWasting Timeâ is the follow-up to Brent Faiyazâs last release âNobody But Youâ featuring Jorja Smith. Both singles might appear on his next album, Make It Out Alive. Brent Faiyaz and Drake have […]
An Almost 30-Year-Old Nas Freestyle Has Finally Been Turned Into A Complete Song Music – 7 hours ago Photo Credit: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy Nas has finally released the completed version of his song âLife Is Like A Dice Game.â In 1993, Nas released a freestyle titled âLife Is Like A Dice Gameâ as […]
Photo via Griselda Records Show your support by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can continue to cultivate great writing from one-of-oneâs like Lucas Foster. Joel Biswas takes his business calls from the hot tub. On âAu Revoirâ, the triumphant crescendo of Mach-Hommyâs outstanding Pray for Haiti, the rapper is […]
A Tribe Called Quest Just Auctioned Off Royalties as an NFT Music – 1 day ago Photo Credit: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images A Tribe Called Quest has entered the world of crypto. They just auctioned off a NFT that will give the winner royalties from the groupâs first five albums. NFTs arenât dead⊠yet. Legendary […]
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Photo via Robert Adam Mayer The clique is coastal, international, but thanks to the power of the internet, to you â weâre local. Subscribe to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon so we can keep bringing you the best music journalism around. A shift has occurred over the course of the last several years in […]
Dave Grohl Reveals To Pharrell That Gap Band Influenced Classic âSmells Like Teen Spiritâ Drum Intro Music – 2 days ago Photo Credit: Screengrab via Paramount+ Dave Grohl made the revelation on his TV series, From Cradle to Stage. Surely, you know of the timeless grunge classic that is Nirvanaâs âSmells Like Teen Spirit,â and a […]
Two Legends: Bobby Brown Will Face Off Against Keith Sweat in the Next âVerzuzâ Music – 3 mins ago Photo Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat, two of the greatest R&B singers of all time, will battle it out in the next Verzuz Verzuz has announced its next match-up (and itâs not […]
N.O.R.E. & Beanie Sigel Are Trying to Get a âVerzuzâ Match Cooking Music – 4 mins ago Photo Credit: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for REVOLT Two veteran rappers, N.O.R.E. & Beanie Sigel, are trying to get a Verzuz match-up popping. Who are you taking? Just days after Soulja Boy and Bow Wow battled, another Verzuz might […]
Lil Nas X â Finally â Announces Debut Album âMonteroâ With Marvel-Inspired Trailer Music – 3 days ago Photo Credit: Lil Nas X Lil Nas X will finally release his debut album this year. Lil Nas X has been one of the most dominant figures in recent pop culture history. And he has yet […]
Photo via Crimeapple 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 drove through the state of Maryland and pumped caffeine through his veins at 4:00am to bring you […]
These Artists Are Defining Atlantaâs Underground Queer Music Scene Music – 2 hours ago Black queer southern musicians have â and continue to â add to the musical landscape of the United States.This is the case with the crop of artists that are defining Atlanta’s contemporary underground queer music scene. Photo Credit: Collage by Okayplayer […]
Photo via Shaun Llewellyn Show your love and support for our tireless and talented writers by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Oumar Saleh is allergic to the fake shit like he is to hayfever. If youâre of a certain age, an offhand mention of Lloyd Banksâ name is liable to spark debate. […]
Photo via Matador Records Show your love and support for our tireless and talented writers by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa wants to remind you that the Iron Curtain couldnât stop the music. Western conceptions and interpretations of African art have long spread the notion that the […]