The new Gang Starr track will be featured on the instrumental version of One of the Best Yet. It’s been a year since DJ Premier released One of the Best Yet — the seventh and final Gang Starr album. The album, which featured old, lost Guru verses over new Premier beats, was well received by […]
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Walker’s Ghetto Earth Records also announced its first signee, NO1-NOAH. On Wednesday, Summer Walker announced she’s launching her own record label. Walker’s label Ghetto Earth Records is a joint venture with Interscope, NO1-NOAH is her first signee. This year alone, the breakout artist rolled out a deluxe, extended version of her critically acclaimed, chart-topping debut […]
We’re still running because of our love of the game. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Michael McKinney is considering releasing a collection of Chopped and Screwed podcasts. Escapism is one of the club’s most enduring promises: a great DJ, so the idea goes, can take their listeners to an […]
For their set, the pair perform staple tracks off of their 2020 album Ungodly Hour. Chloe x Halle have raised the bar higher once again, this afternoon the soulful duo shared the stage on NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) concert series. Ungodly Hour, their latest album received the live treatment during this expansive set. 2020 has […]
Run-DMC is releasing a series of collectibles in honor of Jam Master Jay. On Tuesday, Run-DMC released their first in a series of collaborative tributes to fallen member Jam Master Jay. This round’s release is a limited edition vinyl album featuring “songs that inspired, affected and changed the ground-breaking group’s music.” The compilation features names […]
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Freestyle Fellowship at Giant Step, Metropolis. Vincent Chancey at Giant Step at Metropolis. Giant Step on February 25th, 1993 Richard Worth, Masta Ace, and DJ Jazzy Nice performing at Giant Step. Richard Worth, Masta Ace, and DJ Jazzy Nice performing at Giant Step. Giant Step Club at Metropolis in February 1993.
Fresh new music from MICK, DJ Manipulator, Ed Balloon, NAPPYNAPPA and more this Mixtape Monday. MICK teams with Chi Duly and Hasan Insane for Jay Electronica + Jay-Z: A Rewritten Testimony, DJ Manipulator drops Gram Jams 3, Ed Balloon returns with I Hate It Here and NAPPYNAPPA drops IFEELJUSTLYKTHEIRART. Newcomer Saint Ezekiel makes the cut […]
The album will arrive with features from Pop Smoke, Skepta, Trippie Red and Phoebe Bridgers. Kid Cudi has officially announced the tracklist and release date for his upcoming album, Man On The Moon III: The Chosen. The artist’s seventh studio album will follow his 2020 drops which have included the chart-topping single “The Scotts” with […]
Bringing you the best new rap music every single week. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Brandon Callender enters a room like the Sandman. YXNG K.A featuring Lil Poppa – “Living the Dream” You’d never guess that YXNG K.A was from Philadelphia when you first hear his high-pitched wails on “LIVING […]
The Chicago rapper lets loose on the instrumental from Beanie Sigel’s “Nothing Like It.” Like so many rappers, producers, and influencers, Lupe Fiasco has been digging into Clubhouse, a new invite-only social audio app that’s hosted some memorable (but mostly forgettable,) discussions of the current and former states of the music industry. On Friday, the […]
“I am now Dionne The Singer.” Dionne Warwick took to Twitter this weekend to gain some clarity and inadvertently roast two of the biggest names in music. “If you have ‘The’ in your name i’m coming for you. I need answers today,” the soul legend wrote, signaling to her unsuspecting targets that a gentle grilling […]
The Stones Throw producer’s VGM tape series gains a seventh and eighth installment. Knxwledge celebrated Bandcamp Friday with the release of two new beat tapes. Extending his most recent strain of tapes, the producer added two more volumes to the ongoing VGM series, dropping a seventh and eighth installment on Friday. As the name suggests, the […]
Premier also discussed his first encounters with Nas, JAY-Z, and Biggie, in a new interview. Canibus had an unintended role in the creation of a 2000s neo-soul masterpiece, according to DJ Premier. In a recent interview with comedian Tom Segura, the producer revealed Canibus was presented the beat for D’Angelo‘s “Devil’s Pie” before the singer ever […]
“I can depart with peace of mind seeing that all the hard work & passion put in was indeed loved & supported somewhere in the world!” After three albums and 15 years in the industry, Teyana Taylor appears to be stepping away from music. On Friday night, the singer shared her year-end Spotify stats, along […]
The singers are set to square off on December 12 at 8 pm ET. 2020 has received another blessing from Verzuz, Keyshia Cole and Ashanti are the latest duo the music platform chosen for their next battle. It’s evident from this matchup that Swizz Beats and Timbaland have been taking their time to figure out […]
The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Mach-Hommy, Steve Lacy, Cleo Reed, Madison McFerrin, Your Old Droog, and more. Scroll through selections from our latest sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today. Your Old Droog […]
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Bandcamp Friday just got a little sweeter. A new web-based app digs up Bandcamp purchase links for songs featured on any Spotify playlist. Launched by Hype Machine ahead of Bandcamp Friday, Merch Table is a simple and wildly useful tool to support artists on Bandcamp without having to manually search for individual tracks and albums. […]
A new documentary tracks down funk prodigy Ike White. British producer Dan Vernon has tracked down one of the 1970s’ most compelling artists for a brand-new documentary. The film, The Changin’ Times of Ike White, debuted in America on Friday. Changin’ Times tells the story of an incarcerated musician whose talents earned him his freedom. Watch the […]
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This week, there’s new hip-hop albums from Rico Nasty, Yung Baby Tate, Steve Lacy, Blxst, Aminé, and more. There is an overwhelming amount of music that drops on New Music Fridays. Unless you have hours of free time, it’s almost impossible to wade through all the new hip-hop albums out there to get to the […]
Frank Ocean will refund all purchases of the unreleased track. Back in February, Frank Ocean announced the upcoming release of a 7-inch, previously-unreleased track on vinyl record. Months before, he announced the release of a track named “Little Demon,” featuring Skepta. Customers were told in an email that the “Little Demon” vinyl they ordered would […]
A fresh haul of indie artists to explore and support on Bandcamp Friday. What was once a short-term campaign to supplement the incomes of working-class musicians is now a cornerstone policy at Bandcamp. Until further notice, the indie-friendly streamer is waiving its cut of sales every first Friday of the month, offering artists a reliable […]
Photo by Lee Spielman No one at this site has a Chinchilla coat. Please help make that a reality by donating to the Patreon. The D.A. and Sheriff’s Department dreamed about locking up Drakeo for the remainder of his natural life, but they always knew that failure could still mean victory. To be at war […]
The Stones Throw duo reunited last night for their first performance in over two years. Knxwledge and Anderson .Paak reconnected as NxWorries for a short, but heavy, virtual performance at the first annual Double Happiness Festival on Wednesday night. Taking the stage together (for the first time in over two years) in a smoke-and neon-filled […]
On Thursday, JAY-Z released his year-end playlist on TIDAL. For the past few years, JAY-Z has mostly taken a step back from the rap game, but his year-end TIDAL playlists have served as a badge of honor for many artists. On Thursday, he dropped the 2020 list of his favorite tracks. This year’s list features […]
“The goal is to help strengthen the pipeline of talented entrepreneurs and close the opportunity and wealth gaps derived from limited access to capital and resources.” Pharrell Williams is launching a non-profit to uplift entrepreneurs from Black and Latinx communities. According to Variety, the initiative, dubbed Black Ambition, will serve as an incubator for tech, healthcare, […]
Overpaying our dues since 2005. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. No decent media outlet would ever let Chris Daly explain what he does late at night. Sadly, we live in an unparalleled age of disinformation. Everywhere one turns, lies abound, and the peddlers have no one’s interest at heart […]