Photos courtesy of Miranda McDonald/Lindsey Byrnes/Pooneh Ghana for Primavera Los Angeles, 2022 At the top it’s just us. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Reed Jackson vapes for Christ. Seems like there’s a music fest nearly every month in Los Angeles now. There’s the goth one; the […]
Mouhamed Niang/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. Mouhamed Niang – […]
Watch Freddie Gibbs Freestyle Over Amerie’s “Why Don’t We Fall In Love” On Funk Flex Music – 25 seconds ago Photo Credit: Hot 97 Over Amerie’s “Why Don’t We Fall in Love,” Freddie Gibbs kicks off a new Hot 97 freestyle, referencing R. Kelly and nemesis DJ Akademiks. As Freddie Gibbs preps his fifth album $oul […]
Image via PnB Rock/YouTube/Director Clifton Bell By Jayson Buford PnB Rock first emerged from Philadelphia with an unusual versatility: he could make credible post-Meek street rap and croon trap love songs like a less gimmicky Fetty Wap. His voice was solid, but it was always more than that with him. He functioned as a Future-like […]
Image via Stockdale Baby/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. It would take a lot more than $10,000 USD to make Harley Geffner never listen to Youngboy again. […]
Mixtape Monday: KXNG Crooked x Joell Ortiz, Josiah The Gift x True Cipher, Nowaah The Flood x Bombay Da Realest, Radio B, Lukah + More Music – 23 seconds ago Photo Credit: Artist KXNG Crooked x Joell Ortiz, Josiah The Gift x True Cipher, Nowaah The Flood x Bombay Da Realest, Radio B, Lukah and […]
Ari Lennox, Dreamville’s First Lady, Isn’t An Underdog Anymore Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Mikael Selassi In this installment of Ari Lennox’s artistic journey, age/sex/location, her honest and relatable second album sheds light on the tribulations she had to conquer to get to a healthier and more confident headspace. Last week was the […]
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony To Embark On Farewell Tour Music – 19 seconds ago Photo Credit: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have announced their final tour as a five-piece group. All five members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are reuniting for one last run of tour dates. On Friday, the group announced they would be heading on a final tour with all […]
10 New Hip-Hop, R&B & Jazz Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of September 16) Music – 4 mins ago Photo Credit: Dave Hogan for Getty Images Braxton Cook’s Black Mona Lisa EP is of the most refreshing projects to drop this week. Mariah Carey is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Butterfly her fourth […]
Jimetta Jones/Instagram Please support our collective of music obsessives by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Will Schube’s question of the day: why isn’t a palindrome instead called a palinilap? As Noise Pollution returns from an embarrassingly long hiatus, we’re shifting things up a bit to make sure this thing actually comes out […]
Santigold Refuses To Treat Music Like It’s Disposable Interviews, Music – 23 hours ago Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels Okayplayer spoke with Santigold about Spirituals, getting acknowledged by Beyoncé, and the different ways she’s exploring herself creatively. Santi “Santigold” White has been a visionary artist at the vanguard of music since the inception of her career. […]
Image via Kool Keith/Twitter 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. Pete Hunt is still trying to figure out a justification for posting a link to Celly Cel & UGK’s “Pop the Trunk” […]
In Hip-Hop and Beyond: Ramsey Lewis Music – 1 day ago Photo by Robert Abbott Sengstacke via Getty Images. Across decades and dozens of studio albums, pianist and composer, Ramsey Lewis, explored the intersections of jazz and pop music. Yesterday, the jazz world lost a pillar of its own malleability and crossover capacity with the […]
Nas Celebrates 49th Birthday During Tour Stop With Wu-Tang Clan & Busta Rhymes Music – 1 hour ago On Tuesday, rapper Nas celebrated his incoming 49th birthday on the N.Y. State of Mind Tour with Wu-Tang Clan and Busta Rhymes. On Tuesday (September 13), Newark, New Jersey was treated with East Coast rap icons. As […]
A DJ Guide To Black Dance Music Classics — From Chicago House To New Jersey Club Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Simon King/Redferns Amid Beyoncé and Drake dropping dance-centric albums, here’s a guide to the classics of Black dance music subgenres — from Chicago house to Baltimore Club. Thanks to Beyoncé and Drake […]
Image via DJ R3LL/Instagram Please support our efforts to give you the best writing about the world’s best music by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Sam Ribakoff misses the days when Bandcamp didn’t cater to Fortnite streamers on Twitch. PinkPantheress and Sam Gellaitry – “Picture In My Mind” There was only one person […]
Chuck D Sells Large Portion of His Public Enemy Catalog Publishing Rights Music – 31 mins ago Photo Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Public Enemy’s de facto frontman Chuck D has sold a huge chunk of his songwriting catalog to his longtime publisher Reach Music. Chuck D is cashing in on his Public Enemy material. According […]
Kelela Gets ‘Washed Away’ In New Music Video Music – 56 mins ago Photo Credit: YouTube Five years after the release of her debut album Take Me Apart, Kelela returns with new single and music video “Washed Away.” Kelela is back and “Washed Away” on her first single in four years. On Tuesday (September 13), the […]
Image via Michael McKinney 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. Michael McKinney understands the cultural importance of Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci.” Some of August’s best sets saw DJs leaning into the sheer joy […]
Afropunk Made a Triumphant Return to Brooklyn Music – 37 mins ago Photo Credit: Vicky Ford for Sneakshot/Okayplayer. Afropunk finally returned to Brooklyn after three years away. Afropunk Brooklyn 2022 featured standout performances and the most gorgeous crowd you’ll see at any festival. It’s 3 PM and we’re still getting our passes sorted out. Security […]
Mixtape Monday: Rob Cave x Small Professor, Sonnyjim x The Purist, NAPPYNAPPA, Semiratruth x JWords + More Music – 27 seconds ago Photo Credit: Artist Rob Cave x Small Professor, Sonnyjim x The Purist, NAPPYNAPPA, Semiratruth x JWords and more this Mixtape Monday. Rob Cave & Small Professor ask that we Respect The Wildlife, Sonnyjim […]
Image via Neph The Pharaoh/Instagram 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‘s engravings on his tombstone will be in wine mom font. Nef The Pharaoh – “Old […]
9 New Hip-Hop, R&B & Alt Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of September 9) Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels Musical chameleon Santigold releases Spirituals, an exuberant and energetic album. Ari Lennox’s highly anticipated sophomore album age/sex/location is finally here. The last time Lennox, who is one of the talents […]
Lil’ Kim Fires Back At 50 Cent After He Claims She Dissed Nicki Minaj On “Plan B” Remix Music – 12 seconds ago Photo Credit: Erika Goldring/Getty Images Lil’ Kim went after 50 Cent on Instagram after he accused The Queen Bee of dissing Nicki Minaj in Megan Thee Stallion’s “Plan B” remix. According to […]
It’s A Girls Night Out On Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl (Queen Mix)” Music – 3 seconds ago Photo Credit: Young Money/Republic Records Katie Got Bandz, Akbar V and Maliibu Mitch join Nicki Minaj on the “Queen Mix” of her first solo number-one single “Super Freaky Girl.” Nicki Minaj has released a second remix for […]
Ari Lennox Goes Deep On New Album ‘age/sex/location’ Music – 12 seconds ago Photo Credit: Dreamville Records Ari Lennox has released her sophomore album age/sex/location with guest appearances from Summer Walker, Chlöe and Lucky Daye. Ari Lennox is back with new album age/sex/location. Featuring highlights from Lucky Daye (“Boy Bye”), Summer Walker (“Queen Space”) and Chlöe (“Leak It”,) […]
Miles Davis Gets Funky In Unearthed Live Track “Code 3” [Premiere] Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Ebet Roberts Listen to “Code Three” from forthcoming 3CD set Miles Davis – That’s What Happened 1982-1985: The Bootleg Series Vol. 7. Miles Davis lives on in previously unreleased live track “Code 3.” The song, originally performed […]
Image via Calvin Schneider Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Embarking upon a sequel in the music industry, against the backdrop of general fatigue for second acts, is not for the faint of heart. Forgive the cynicism. But there’s now a sinking feeling that arises when you […]
Widow of MF DOOM Says Music Executive Refuses To Return His Rhyme Books Music – 38 mins ago Photo Credit: Ross Gilmore/Redferns Jasmine Dumile, widow of DOOM, claims that music exec Eothen “Egon” Alapatt of Now-Again Records will not return the rapper’s rhyme books. Jasmin Dumile, wife of the late-MF DOOM says that the Madvillainy rapper’s […]
Red Bull Soundclash To Be Headlined By Larry June, Babyface Ray & More Music – 50 mins ago Photo Credit: Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage Coveted live music competition Red Bull Soundclash returns in October for three shows featuring Babyface Ray, Larry June and more. Fan-favorite music battle Red Bull Soundclash returns this fall. The 2022 iteration of […]