FN Meka, the “World’s First” AI-Powered Rapper, Has Been Dropped From Its Label Music – 23 hours ago Photo Credit: Courtesy photo Capitol Records announced they were parting ways with the virtual rapper, FN Meka. AI artists like FN Meka might not be the future of music… just yet. Last week, Capitol Records announced that […]
Rap Fans Have No Idea What to Make of the “World’s First” AI-powered rapper, FN Meka Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Courtesy photo Anthony Martini, co-creator of AI rapper FN Meka, said the character was made because the traditional A&R is “inefficient and unreliable.” AI artists like FN Meka might be the future […]
DJ Khaled’s ‘God Did’ Album Features JAY-Z, Eminem, Kanye West, & More Music – 4 mins ago Photo Credit: We The Best Music Group/Epic Records Forthcoming DJ Khaled album God Did, which releases on August 26, includes an all-star list of features from JAY-Z, Eminem, Ye and more. DJ Khaled is giving praise to the […]
Nicki Minaj is the First Solo Female Rapper to Debut at No. 1 Since Lauryn Hill Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images Nicki Minaj’s new single “Super Freaky Girl” is the first solo hip-hop song to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 since 1998. Nicki Minaj is following in the footsteps […]
Image via Jawnino/Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. When I saw Jawnino on a sheet grey day in early July, he sounded laconic as he suffered from the hangover blues: “I only had one hour of sleep” he mumbled after a night of performing with Poundshop […]
How ‘Boondocks’ Producer Carl Jones Turned Megan Thee Stallion Into An Anime Badass For ‘Traumazine’ Music – 40 seconds ago Screengrab via YouTube Okayplayer spoke with Jones about creating the Traumazine visualizers, Megan Thee Stallion being an anime stan, The Boondocks’ relevance in internet culture, and more. Animator, screenwriter and producer Carl Jones never runs […]
Mixtape Monday: Ty Farris x Sebb Bash, GROUP, Krohme, jesse the Tree, EAR.DRUM + More Music – 2 seconds ago Photo Credit: Artist Ty Farris x Sebb Bash, GROUP, Krohme, jesse the Tree, EAR.DRUM and more this Mixtape Monday. Ty Farris x Sebb Bash kick things off with Fluorescent Mud, GROUP is 2, Krohme drops […]
Diddy Responds To Backlash On His “R&B Is Dead” Comments Music – 16 seconds ago Photo Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images After proclaiming that ‘R&B is dead’, Diddy responded to backlash of his statement, saying that he wanted to “bring attention” to the genre. Diddy is facing the music after claiming that “R&B is dead.” During […]
Image via Blaketheman1000/YouTube The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you’ve yet to hear. So support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Donald Morrison understands the importance of phone pleasantries. 1TakeJay – “Social Media” If the point of social media is […]
You Might Be Surprised By What the Most Shazamed Rap Song of All Time Is Music – 29 mins ago Photo Credit: Macklemore video Today marks the 20th anniversary of music discovery app Shazam, who’s most-streamed rap song is Macklemore’s 2011 hit “Can’t Hold Us.” In a surprising twist, Macklemore has the most-streamed rap song […]
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9 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of August 19) Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Prince Williams for Wireimage Tank releases his album ‘R&B Money’ featuring Alex Isley, Vedo, and more. Tink drops her latest album ‘Pillow Talk.’ Tank is officially bowing out of the R&B industry. As […]
Diddy & Jermaine Dupri Agree to Verzuz-Like Music Battle Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Prince Williams/WireImage During an Instagram Live session on Thursday, Diddy and Jermaine Dupri discussed the potential of holding a music battle in Atlanta. It appears that Diddy has given into holding a music battle with fellow ’90s hitmaker Jermaine […]
J.I.D Offers New Single “2007” Featuring His Father, J. Cole & Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Dreamville Records J.I.D has released new single “2007” featuring his father, Carl Louis Route Jr., J. Cole and Dreamville Records president Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad. It’s a family affair on new J.I.D single “2007.” On […]
Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Chris Daly believes we’ve come to an impasse if our issues can’t be resolved through a dance-off. V I N C E N T by FKJV I N C E N T by FKJ Fact: the kiwi fruit is native to China. […]
Image via Industry on HBO/ The Bear on FX Show your support for our tireless staff of writers by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Abe Beame finds solace in the kitchen and on the keyboard. When HBO’s soapy hit British finance drama Industry returned this week, it unofficially joined FX’s The Bear […]
Image via Greg Paul/Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Sam Ribakoff misses the days when Bandcamp didn’t cater to Fortnite streamers on Twitch. Venice is one of those neighborhoods that holds a mythologized place in the minds of tourists and locals alike. The beach and the boardwalk […]
Terence Etc. Found Balance in the Chaos of Creating His Debut Album Music – 2 hours ago Photo by Alima Lee for Terence Etc. Terence Etc. discusses the creation of his new album, V O R T E X, finding a kindred and inspiring multidiscplinarian in Flying Lotus, and why he’s finally ready to share […]
An A.I. Rapper Just Signed a Major Label Deal Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Courtesy photo Capitol Records has signed A.I. rapper FN Meka one week after releasing its first major single for the label. The music industry is going virtual thanks to Capitol Records’ first “robot rapper” FN Meka. To coincide with […]
Image via Ysr Gramz/Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Will Dukes is not looking forward to a monkey pox punchline. YSR Gramz hails from a glove-shaped state so it’s only right that he’s a master of the punchline. The native of the Flint suburb, Beecher, YSR Gramz […]
For Behind the Beat, Thomas Hobbs spent time in LA with JoogSZN. The producer talked about his partnership with the late, great Drakeo the Ruler and crafting their song “Back Flip or Sumn.” Downtown Los Angeles is a maze of blunt juxtapositions. A vintage sunglasses shop, filled with Balenciaga-clad influencers, is just a block away […]
NFT Startup HitPiece Relaunches After Being Slammed For Unauthorized Music Distribution Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Alexandr Lukin After shutting down its website in early February, music NFT marketplace HitPiece has officially relaunched. After being widely disgraced earlier this year, music NFT marketplace HitPiece has returned. Back in February, the platform was called […]
Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Evan Nabavian thought we were collectively done fucking with daylight savings time. Lifegiving, soul-affirming, record-scratching, hands-in-the-air, blue skies, park jam hip-hop. A Pete Rock record hits like the first day of summer; it’s innately familiar and alive with possibility. Few can so […]
Image via Trey Smith/Twitter Covering everything from Rage beats to niche Twitter icons. Please support the realest hip-hop blog for over a decade running by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Abe Beame’s latest hot take: Purple Reign is the best Future project. The Follow is an interview series I plan on putting […]
This UK Rap Duo Has A Song With MF DOOM And Jay Electronica Music – 37 seconds ago Photo Credit: ABOVEGROUND “Barz Simpson,” which features MF DOOM and Jay Electronica, is the first single from UK-based duo White Girl Wasted, ahead of their upcoming September 6 self-titled debut. White Girl Wasted, a new collaborative hip-hop […]
Solange Has Composed a Score for the New York City Ballet Music – 27 seconds ago Photo Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for Bonnaroo Arts And Music Festival Solange has composed a score for the New York City Ballet which will accompany a performance at the Lincoln Center, premiering in September. Solange is bringing her vision to […]
De La Soul Has Reconnected In the Studio With Prince Paul Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Amy Cinnamon Art Legendary producer Prince Paul recently posted an Instagram picture of himself in the studio with De La Soul, confirming new music. Prince Paul and De La Soul are getting back to the basics. Last […]
Mixtape Monday: Dunes, Chris Patrick, GOODBRAIN, Doctor Guava, zoomo + More Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Dunes, Chris Patrick, GOODBRAIN, Doctor Guava, zoomo and more this Mixtape Monday. If you like spitters, you’re in luck. Dunes gets the ball rolling with Babushka Deli, Chris Patrick is in lockstep with X-Files, GOODBRAIN introduce […]
Watch Silk Sonic Cover Papa Roach’s “Last Resort” In Las Vegas Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: John Esparaza/via Getty Images After performing during their Las Vegas residency, Silk Sonic stopped by a nearby club and covered 2000 Papa Roach song “Last Resort.” Silk Sonic showed off their multi-genre chops on Sunday night (August […]
Playboi Carti Added to Rolling Loud New York 2022 Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Henry Hwu for Rolling Loud Set for September 23rd to 25th at Citi Field, Rolling Loud New York is bringing some of the biggest stars in hip-hop to Queens, New York. Rolling Loud New York is just around the […]