Producer Jordan Waré is the Secret Weapon Behind Brent Faiyaz’s ‘Wasteland’ Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Bexx Francois We spoke to violinist and producer Jordan Waré about crafting the sound” of Brent Faiyaz’s hit album Wasteland. “Villain’s Theme,” the opening track on Brent Faiyaz’s second studio album, Wasteland, combines a collage of spoken […]
The BeyHive Is Divided About Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Album Getting Leaked Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Two days before the expected release of seventh Beyoncé album Renaissance, songs from the album were unveiled online. The BeyHive is up in arms after the leak of Beyoncé’s album Renaissance. On Wednesday […]
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Photo via Altafonte Network S.L./YouTube Where else will you find the thoroughly researched rundown of the best up-and-coming artists from the continent of Africa on a weekly basis? At the top it’s just us. Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. African music never sleeps, and neither does Leonel. […]
Kendrick Lamar Talks About the Security Guard Crying to His “LOVE” Performance Music – 1 min ago Photo Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty Images A recent viral clip shows a security guard getting emotional at The Big Steppers Tour while Kendrick Lamar performed his 2017 track “LOVE.” Kendrick Lamar got one special fan in their feelings during […]
‘Look at Me: XXXTentacion’ Director Talks About the Complications of Telling the Controversial Rapper’s Story Music – 11 mins ago Hulu’s ‘Look at Me: XXXTentacion’ covers the rapper’s turbulent rise. Courtesy of Hulu We sat with Look at Me: XXXTentacion director Sabaah Folayan who talked about the film’s purpose while taking the time to respond […]
Fivio Foreign Talks About Signing to Mase’s Label & Getting a $5K Advance Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images While stopping by Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Fivio Foreign spoke about signing to Mase’s RichFish label earlier in his career. Fivio Foreign has learned from experience. Recently stopping by […]
Kendrick Lamar & Lil Nas X Lead MTV Video Music Awards 2022 Nominations Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty Images Nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards 2022 have been announced, including Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, Baby Keem, Lizzo, Latto and more. We’re just one month away from the MTV Video […]
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Drops Prologue EP, Featuring Tems’ “No Woman No Cry” Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Marvel Music, Inc. Produced by Ludwig Göransson, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Prologue features a trio of songs from Tems, Amaarae and Santa Fe Klan. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is getting the EP treatment. On Monday night (July […]
Image via Perico’s Innerprize LLC Independent rap journalists will recommend you new music until their voices give out. Keep it that way by supporting Passion of the Weiss via a subscription to our Patreon. Will Hagle once convinced his friends that he was going to Harvard Law School to fight for tenants’ rights and a […]
Rolling Loud Miami 2022: Kendrick Lamar, Future & Travis Scott Highlight a Weekend Full of Surprises Music – 8 mins ago Photo Credit: Mickey Pierre Louis (@itchyeyephotos) for Rolling Loud From Kid Cudi vs. Lil Durk and Kanye West to Future and Travis Scott, Rolling Loud Miami 2022 was dominated by moments that made headlines. […]
Watch Kendrick Lamar Bring Out Kodak Black At Rolling Loud Miami 2022 Music – 57 mins ago Photo Credit: Jason Koerner/Getty Images During his headlining set at Rolling Loud Miami, Kendrick Lamar brought out Kodak Black to perform “Silent Hill” for the first time. Ye wasn’t the only surprise guest at Rolling Loud Miami over […]
Mixtape Monday: J. PERIOD x Black Thought + Yasiin Bey, Milc x Andy Savoie, Pee5, JayWood + More Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist J. PERIOD x Black Thought + Yasiin Bey, Milc x Andy Savoie, Pee5, JayWood and more this Mixtape Monday. J. PERIOD, Black Thought and Yasiin Bey kick things off […]
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You Can Rolling Loud Miami on Twitch This Weekend Music – 35 mins ago Photo Credit: Joseph Okpako/WireImage With performances from Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi, Future, Playboi Carti and more, Rolling Loud Miami can be livestreamed on Twitch. Rolling Loud Miami is touching down at Hard Rock Stadium this weekend with headlining sets from Kendrick […]
Rico Nasty Gets Unapologetic on New Album ‘Las Ruinas’ Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Sugar Trap/Atlantic Rico Nasty has dropped her sophomore album Las Ruinas, with features from Marshmello, Teezo Touchdown and Bktherula. Rico Nasty is embracing her hyperpop side on new album Las Ruinas. With a new goth look, the ‘Tacobella’ went to social […]
11 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of July 22) Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Artist Flo Milli’s debut album You Still Here, Ho? is top of mind for us this week. Rico Nasty also unleashes her latest, Las Ruinas. Flo Milli came in like a thief in […]
12 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of July 22) Music – 5 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Flo Milli’s debut album You Still Here, Ho? is top of mind for us this week. Rico Nasty also unleashes her latest, Las Ruinas. Flo Milli came in like a thief in […]
Megan Thee Stallion Drops “Pressurelicious” Featuring Future Music – 1 min ago Photo Credit: Artist Megan Thee Stallion is back in her bag with her new single “Pressurelicious.” Megan Thee Stallion has linked up with Future for her new single “Pressurelicious.” Due to a leak, Megan released the HitKidd-produced track early. This marks the first […]
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SZA Blames TDE’s Punch & RCA For Album Delay Music – 13 mins ago Photo Credit: Joseph Okpako/WireImage Months after SZA hinted towards her sophomore album, she got into a Twitter shade-off with TDE President Terrence “Punch” Henderson Jr. It looks like there won’t be a “SZA summer” anytime soon. One month after honoring the […]
Joe Budden Claims JAY-Z Wanted $250K to Feature on the ‘Pump It Up’ Remix Music – 44 mins ago Photo Credit: Johnny Nunez/WireImage After JAY-Z said that he no longer charges for features, Joe Budden claims the rapper-mogul wanted $250K to appear on the “Pump It Up” remix. Joe Budden set the record straight on […]
Image via Tae Dawg/Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Even on a busy street at rush hour, Tae Dawg’s animated personality seems startling as he calls me to the entrance of an apartment complex on the outskirts of Maryland. Fresh off picking his son up from […]
Tiffany Pollard Appears On Flo Milli’s Debut Album ‘You Still Here, Ho?’ Music – 4 mins ago Photo Credit: RCA Tiffany Pollard unsurprisingly appears on Flo Milli’s debut album which has finally arrived. On Wednesday night Flo Milli dropped her debut album You Still Here, Ho? Arriving immediately after the rapper shared she might just […]
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Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa Announce Plans to Bring a Festival to Ghana Music – 6 mins ago Photo Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa are partnering up to bring the Marcus Garvey-inspired Black Star Line Festival to Accra, Ghana next January. Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa are […]
Beyoncé Collaborated with Pharrell, Raphael Saddiq, Syd & More on Her ‘Renaissance’ Album Music – 1 day ago Photo Credit: Larry Busacca/PW18/Getty Images for Parkwood Entertainment Beyoncé shared the tracklist for her upcoming new album via Instagram Story on Wednesday. After announcing Renaissance last month, Beyoncé has now shared the tracklist for her upcoming new album. Shared […]
Photo via Pérola/YouTube Where else will you find the thoroughly researched rundown of the best up-and-coming artists from the continent of Africa on a weekly basis? At the top it’s just us. Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. African music never sleeps, and neither does Leonel. Pérola x […]
8 Interesting Ways Rappers Have Portrayed Jesus Christ Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Joseph Okpako/WireImage Historically, rappers representing themselves as Jesus Christ fall back on two famously identifiable stories: the story of the crucifixion and a replication of “The Last Supper.” Here is a brief history of rappers portraying themselves as Jesus. A […]
Image by Kevin Allen Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Pranav Trewn finds peace in his vinyl record collection. I first came across Rexx Life Raj as an undergrad at UC Berkeley, where I helped organize free concerts as part of our on-campus entertainment board. Working with […]