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 […]
An AI Expert On How FN Meka Is Just the Beginning of AI Rappers Music – 3 hours ago Image courtesy of Capitol Music Group AI expert Charles L. Isbell, Jr. spoke with us about the ethics behind FN Meka, and how AI rappers — and AI artists in general — are going to become […]
Photo via Lil Ugly Mane At the top it’s just us. Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Yousef Srour would rather play pinball at the mall than keep a rolling playlist of the songs he posts to Twitter. There’s a note written by Lyle Ugleman on the inside […]
TikTok Has Helped Steve Lacy Top The Charts. Could This Happen For Other Rising Artists Too? Music – 18 mins ago Photo Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella The success Steve Lacy is experiencing with “Bad Habit” shows how TikTok could help a beloved song compete against today’s biggest pop hits. This year, we’ve seen […]
Towela Kaira/Instagram 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. Safi Diabaté – […]
Made in America 2022: Bad Bunny and Tyler, the Creator Dominate a Mostly Repetitive Festival Experience Music – 6 mins ago Photo Credit: Dervon S. Dixon for Okayplayer Although this year’s Made in America Festival consisted of musical excellence from Bad Bunny, Tyler, the Creator, and Burna Boy, the rest of the bill didn’t live […]
Megan Thee Stallion Gets Casket Pretty In Music Video For “Ungrateful” Music – 5 seconds ago Photo Credit: Colin Tilley Megan Thee Stallion is joined by fellow Southern rapper Key Glock in the visual for “Ungrateful” from new album Traumazine. Megan Thee Stallion has shared new video “Ungrateful,” the latest single from her sophomore album Traumazine. Directed […]
Image via Quando Rondo/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. Harley Geffner knows the truth: that the RX Papi rabbit hole is time well spent. LGP Qua – […]
Mixtape Monday: HooksArthur, Olumide, Pen Lordz x Kheyzine, Rap Man Gavin, Snotnoze Saleem + More Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist HooksArthur, Olumide, Pen Lordz x Kheyzine, Rap Man Gavin, Snotnoze Saleem and more this Mixtape Monday. HooksArthur is up first with If You’re Lucky, Olumide is on the Road To Riches, Pen […]
6 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of September 2) Music – 13 mins ago Ari Lennox gives her fans a treat with her latest project Away Message featuring Summer Walker. In preparation for her second album, Ari Lennox released an EP titled Away Message on Thursday. She is joined […]
Nicki Minaj Shows Off Note JAY-Z & Beyoncé Sent After MTV Video Vanguard Win Music – 10 mins ago Photo Credit: Nicki Minaj Video JAY-Z and Beyoncé sent Nicki Minaj flowers and a note after her MTV Video Vanguard Win. The rapper also dropped the video for her No. 1 hit “Super Freaky Girls.” Last […]
Why Is A Random R. Kelly Album Cut Leading One Of TikTok’s Latest Trends? Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Antonio Perez/Getty Images As R. Kelly is currently on trial for federal charges of child pornography, a song of his has recently become the soundtrack to a disturbingly new trend on TikTok. One of […]
A$AP Rocky Drops New Song “Our Destiny” Featuring Playboi Carti Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Joseph Okpako for WireImage A$AP Rocky and Playboi Carti previously linked up on “New Choppa” which released in 2017. On Friday, A$AP Rocky surprise dropped “Our Destiny,” a new track featuring Playboi Carti. We first peeped the random […]
Freddie Gibbs Officially Announces New Album ‘SSS’ with New Single “Too Much” Music – 3 hours ago Source: Youtube Hear the first single from the upcoming Freddie Gibbs album, $oul $old $eparately. Freddie Gibbs is upping the ante. After years of teasing and tinkering, the charismatic Gary, IN rapper has officially announced his next project. […]
First Look Friday: Sandy Benjamin Recalls the Past to Make Us Appreciate the Present on Debut Album Music – 4 hours ago Photo courtesy of the artist On Low Income Browsing, Sandy Benjamin uses the surreal nature of our memories to show us what we miss in the present by reliving the past with a […]
Image via Rafael Nadal/Instagram Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Miguelito once had a dream he was smoking big gas with Ric Flair — but like the 2007 version. On March 20th Rafael Nadal lost his first tennis match of the 2022 season. It was the final of […]
Kaytranada Gives Props to 6-Year-Old Who Recreated “Girl” Production Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Samsung Miles Bonham has gotten praise from Kaytranada after sharing a video of him recreating the beat to 2015 The Internet track “Girl.” Kaytranada is for the children. Currently on tour with The Weeknd, the […]
Ari Lennox Drops ‘age/sex/location’ Appetizer, the ‘Away Message’ EP Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Dreamville Records One day prior to the release of her sophomore album age/sex/location, Ari Lennox released five-track surprise EP Away Message. Ari Lennox is leaving fans with an appetizer before the release of her sophomore album age/sex/location on Friday (September 2). […]
Kendrick Lamar & Taylour Paige Release NSFW “We Cry Together” Video Music – 28 mins ago Photo Credit: pgLang / project3 On Thursday, Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with his long-awaited short film “We Cry Together,” co-starring actress Taylour Paige. Kendrick Lamar has revealed his short film for “We Cry Together” from his latest album Mr. Morale […]
Photo via Ryosuke Tanzawa At the top it’s just us. Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Ross Olson will cry tears of joy once the Angels are sold. In the weeks leading up to the release of SICK!, Earl Sweatshirt’s fourth official LP that arrived last January, fans […]
JAY-Z Did a Twitter Space Breaking Down His “God Did” Verse Music – 24 seconds ago Photo Credit: After days of acclaim for his 4-minute appearance of new DJ Khaled song “God Did,” JAY-Z co-hosted a Twitter Space to break down his verse. Following his highly priased 4-minute feature on “God Did,” JAY-Z made another […]
Ari Lennox Drops New Summer Walker-Assisted Track ‘Queen Space’ Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Burak Cingi/Redferns Ari Lennox has dropped new single “Queen Space” featuring Summer Walker, due to appear on her sophomore album age/sex/location. Ari Lennox and Summer Walker protect their energy on new collaboration “Queen Space.” In preparation for Lennox’s sophomore album […]
JAY-Z Responds To MSNBC Segment Breaking Down His 4-Minute “God Did” Verse Music – 45 seconds ago Photo Credit: Robert Kamau/GC Images On Tuesday MSNBC correspondent Ari Melber dissected the JAY-Z verse featured on “God Did,” which the rapper responded to on Twitter. JAY-Z‘s epic 4-minute verse on new DJ Khaled song “God Did” is […]
Multi-genre producer Sean2 Miles comes together with the talented singer and actor Paschan for a laid-back and beautiful pop song titled “Favorite.” The LA-based recording artist and businessman has had massive success with his previous albums; the EP Farmhaven, Double Lit Double It with Daniel Curtis, and Heartaches & Turn Ups. With four No. 1 […]
DaBaby Show In New Orleans Canceled After Selling Only 500 Tickets For a 14,000 Seat Arena Music – 4 mins ago Photo Credit: Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images DaBaby will no longer perform at Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans on Friday after selling only 500 tickets for a 14,000 capacity stadium. DaBaby has been canceled yet […]
Image via William Crooks/Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Jordan Ranft thought Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ was a compelling meditation on why we SHOULD continue feeding plastic to wild animals in their natural habitats. The music of William Crooks is an exercise in craftsmanship and utter chaos. He’s […]
Listen To Rick Rubin’s 42-Minute Chat With Kaytranada Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: YouTube Grammy-winning producer Kaytranada joined Rick Rubin on podcast Broken Record to discuss his career as a beatmaker. Kaytranada might be on a stadium tour with The Weeknd, but he recently made time to talk music with Rick Rubin on podcast […]
Meechy Darko Has Found His Own Voice (And Started A Juice Bar, Too) Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Bre Johnson for Okayplayer With his solo debut Gothic Luxury, Meechy Darko pushed himself to find his own sound. We speak with him about creating his new album and Stay Press’d his Brooklyn juice bar. […]