Conway The Machine serves as NPR’s latest Tiny Desk performer. Conway The Machine has made his NPR Tiny Desk debut. The Griselda rapper brought fire to the booth — a dining booth that is — at a diner in Queens for his quarantine performance, where he proceeded to do a five-song set. Three of the songs performed were from […]
If Patreon doesn’t work out, we might have to take it to the streets. Please support Passion of the Weiss to keep this operation entirely legal. Son Raw will yap the gold cross off Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Like it or not, every style of music has a golden age and must reckon with where to […]
Empire signees PJ Morton, Mozzy, and Jean Deaux appear on the project. On Tuesday, independent music distributor Empire released the compilation album Voices for Change, Vol.1. The project features Empire signees, shedding light on social injustices around the world. Proceeds from the project will go to the ACLU. View the full tracklist below. Empire’s vice-president […]
Reason addresses rumors about his label status on the track. Top Dawg Entertainment MC Reason dropped a new track, “The Soul Pt. 2,” on Monday. The track, produced by Kal Banx, Lonestarmuzik, and BREGMA is a follow-up to his initial TDE release from 2018. On the track, Reason addresses rumors that he’s signed to Dreamville, […]
We didn’t invent listening to more jazz, we just think the world is better when do. Please subscribe to Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Chris Robinson has served more major keys than DJ Khaled. In recent years record labels have bombarded jazz fans with a seemingly endless supply of “lost masterpieces” […]
A new mash-up tape blends the pop icon’s hits with the dance-floor-friendly productions of a house-anchored beatmaker. Though they’ve never officially linked in a studio or on-record, a new mash-up tape from Amorphous imagines the hypothetical sessions between Beyoncé and Kaytranada. The result is potent and ruthlessly neck-aching. Released today on Bandcamp, the nine-track tape […]
The funk icon’s first album in over a decade pairs him with a stalwart roster of Stones Throw producers. Steve Arrington is back with his first solo outing in more than a decade. On Friday, the former frontman of Ohio funk legends, Slave, released Down To The Lowest Term: The Soul Sessions, his second studio […]
We spoke with The Ohio Players’ drummer James “Diamond” Williams who explained to us, in great detail, how Ohio Players recorded their 1975 classic Honey. The Ohio Players’ story begins in Dayton, Ohio in 1959. During this early period, they were known as the Ohio Untouchables and were the band for a Detroit-based vocal group […]
Please support our word-drunk NBA coverage by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Abe Beame wrote these bars with Will Smith’s “Miami” on repeat. What determines value in a late Capitalist economy? The dollar has been divorced from the gold standard for nearly a century, now you can make crypto tokens with a […]
The best new rap music every week without an offseason. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. The ball off Harley Geffner‘s jump shot looks like a Shooting Star Press. Capolow & Kamaiyah – Oakland Nights Though Capolow’s singles have the power to light up a party and “Drip” remains one […]
Please support the last of a dying breed of music blogs by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. You get used to the frequent interruptions fairly quickly. The voice comes on the line, reminds you that the conversation is being recorded, slinks back to the dark recesses of GTL’s headquarters, and pops back […]
Suffolk, Virginia-based Hip-Hop duo Bossed Up Camp have just released the much anticipated visuals for their newly released, and already hit track “New Shit” featuring skilled rapper Wody. Hollywood Quis and B Menace appear surrounded with the hottest girls in town, fast cars, and loaded with cash in the music video, a fun piece that […]
Rapper, author, and businesswoman Mz Genesiz just released “CheckMate,” Shook,” and “Super Press,” 3 songs filled with empowering messages for women to take control over their lives and relentlessly pursue their dreams with the highest ambition. Leading by example, the inspiring Mz Genesiz is truly an extraordinary human being who is able to combine a […]
Lomijoh, a French tennis player and beautiful model, is taking a new turn on her latest release. The soulful artist has geared her sound and has settled her new track in the Hip-Hop genre department! The singer-songwriter has abandoned the sound she is known for, which is R&B soul and has released a new song […]
Kinfolk Jon is sustaining a high momentum with the release of his latest track titled “Tag Team,” Feat. EGOVERT and $teven Cannon. His debut release was “Gassed,” Feat. Lil Xan and $teven Cannon, and “Tag Team” is the perfect follow-up drop to keep moving forward in the Hip-Hop scene. Having previously worked as a music […]
American recording artist Kelsey Delemar, better known under her stage name Kelyes, has just released her debut single, “Not Around,” a song off her upcoming EP Kelyes & the Wave. The young urban artist is, for the first time, exposing her sharp skills as a talented, soulful R&B singer-songwriter, thanks to her ability to convey […]
Chicago, IL – Protest music from 1988 still rings true today. After announcing their return to social media on Saturday (May 30), hacktivist group Anonymous set their targets on the Minneapolis Police Department for their “many crimes” and the Chicago Police Department. According to various reports on social media, the group allegedly hacked the radio […]
Capturing your first No. 1 album should be an absolute joy and one of the crowning achievements of your career as a musician. However, reaching the milestone is bittersweet for Gunna. Although his Wunna album reached the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, the events following the death of George Floyd have taken greater significance. […]
As demonstrations and protests continue throughout the country following the death of George Floyd in police custody, Russ is using his platform for a good cause. The “Best On Earth” artist reposted an image of him from 2017, where he donned a black T-shirt which read, “If You Want To Change The System Speak Up […]
RealStreetRadio – This week in Hip Hop, outrage flared across the nation as yet another unarmed black man, George Floyd, was killed in police custody. Trae Tha Truth, Lil Keke and more mourned Floyd’s death on social media and revealed his Houston rap roots and connection to DJ Screw. Also, Hip Hop leaders like T.I., Ice-T […]
Much as he did in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, JAY-Z is making his voice heard against a senseless killing in America. In a press conference on Sunday (May 31), Minnesota Governor Tim Walz revealed that Hov called him on Saturday, not as a “performer” but as a “dad” demanding justice for George Floyd. “I […]
Chicago, IL – Montana of 300 offered up to half a million dollars to any Chicago MC who can out-rap him and, although he hasn’t had any takers, the 31-year-old has a few worthy opponents in mind. Speaking with RealStreetRadio, Montana explained who he had in mind when he declared himself the best rapper to […]
Cardi B is addressing the nuance of the George Floyd riots for her followers. No stranger to speaking out about social injustices, Cardi used her platform to once again do the same on Thursday night (May 28) as riots continue to break out over outrage at Floyd’s death by police. In the minutes-long clip, the […]
Los Angeles, CA – Faith Evans was reportedly arrested for domestic violence last week. According to TMZ, the police were called to the veteran singer’s Los Angeles home after she and her husband Stevie J got into a “heated” argument. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed visible marks and scratches on Stevie’s face. […]
As nationwide protests continue to spiral into uncontrolled riots in response to the death of George Floyd, Justin Timberlake’s political stance may have cost him fans and followers. The multi-platinum singer announced on Saturday (May 30) that he would be donating to a nonprofit organization designed to fight criminal injustice for the poor. “Please join […]
Don Lemon used his platform on Saturday (May 30) to call out Hollywood leaders, musicians and stars for inaction following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. “What about Hollywood? Strangely quiet,” the CNN Tonight host said as he spoke to Rev. William Barber as protests took place in Los Angeles, Washington […]
Los Angeles, CA – Like a dark moon revolving in a 20-year orbit, Roc Marciano’s has deservedly earned his status as one of Hip Hop’s most industrious artists and producers. He’s released eight albums, including five since 2017, and his latest Marcielago in December. When the Southern rap snap and trap movements ruled in 2010, Marciano […]
There aren’t too many artists that can say they’ve achieved what The-Dream has accomplished in his 20-year career. Before becoming a full-fledged artist in 2007 with his debut album Love/Hate, The-Dream was a highly sought-after songwriter penning hits for popular artists like Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. As a writer, The-Dream racked up […]
As America continues to rage in the wake of George Floyd’s death, El-P is doing whatever he can to show his support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement. On Saturday (May 30), the Run The Jewels MC/producer announced Instagram the outspoken Hip Hop duo would provide their highly anticipated Run The Jewels 4 album for free — […]
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Killer Mike delivered an impassioned speech at the Atlanta mayor’s press conference on Friday night (May 29), pleading with his hometown to stop destroying their own city. Eminem, who just hours before resurrected the Revival track “Untouchable” to encourage people to “speak up” against police brutality, caught the […]