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.” As 2022 draws to a close, dancefloors are starting to open back […]
Photo via Paul Wall/Instagram Even when the blue birds have fallen out of the sky, we’ll be here. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Dean Van Nguyen‘s Top 20 movies of the year list deserves some shine. Have you seen Paul Wall lately? He’s aging as well […]
Rapper, songwriter, and skilled urban creator Kaekingkally announces the launch of his music career with the debut track “Partyin’ Was Fun.” A retro-futuristic track, “Partyin’ Was Fun” will seduce listeners with its special 90’s vibe. The song talks about the artist’s youth, a time when he used to go to house parties and couldn’t get […]
Up-and-coming Hip Hop artist 2051 Paper recently shared a new rap track called “Even.” Released via FTR Records, the single is an embodiment of pure and raw energy that perfectly reflects street culture and life in the hoods. Born and raised in East Hampton, 2051 Paper belongs to the new generation of promising talents to […]
Urban creator extraordinaire Carsn. Is back doing what he does best; create stunning tracks for global audiences’ delight. His two latest masterworks are titled “General Gentleman” and “Rip Away,” and both showcase a different facet of the fast-rising artist’s vivid creativity and unmatchable vision for the genre. Merging rap, pop, and electro-inspired textures into his […]
Juice Potter just shared a new song and music video “POTTER”, a piece that will send the crowds into a frenzy. Absolutely stunning, the song details real-life experiences and the artist’s very own feelings through sharp and witty lyrics: “If I take the youth and guide ‘em right/ I’m still going through it/ Flame a […]
Maintaining momentum throughout the year, Dean The Dream returns for a moving contribution to rock music with the album Hitchin’ It To Heaven. Brendan Alpiner, the founder of the musical project Dean The Dream is the Detroit-born artist behind this multi-layered LP home to seven songs. Dean the Dream is most certainly not your typical […]
PM Lowe shares a stunning new piece called “Back At It” which highlights the artist’s passion for music and his unwavering determination to continue to do what he’s best at. So, he’s “back at it” and we’re absolutely thrilled! The artist is said to be dropping a brand-new album in the nearest future, so stay […]
Versatile artists, XL Syndicate, share their latest single called “Long Way.” The multi-talented duo experiment with different sound elements to create a track that introduces a brand new style. The pair not only adds a contemporary and unique touch to the genre but also sends a powerful message while doing so. XL Syndicate explains that […]
Fast-rising artist, Cavalli Boss, releases another track from his forthcoming debut album No Diamonds Allowed. The song is called “Angel Numbers” and follows his most recent single “Pink Cocaine.” The talented rapper also shared the teaser of the music video, which is set to meet its audience in the coming weeks. Blending different genre elements […]
After the Chicago rapper, Resse P, made headlines with her latest release “Chanel,” the talented Hip Hop artist returns with the all-time Christmas track “Rum Chata.” The song blends Holiday jingles with sizzling Rap rhythms, giving listeners a perfect mix of new and old sounds and preparing them for the upcoming festive season. Directed by […]
Image via Thizzler on the Roof/ GB Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. The Bay Area doesn’t sleep, and neither does Yousef Srour. Welcome to the BAY AREA TYPE BEAT series, a recurring column in which Yousef Srour sheds light on Bay Area artists and Bay Area-adjacent […]
Hurricane G Deserves To Be Seen As A Female Rap Pioneer Music – 4 hours ago Screengrab via YouTube Hurricane G should be recognized among the best female rappers to ever exist, as well as some of rap’s other underrated but great MCs, too. On November 6, 2022, news broke of the untimely death of […]
BROCKHAMPTON Releases New Album ‘The Family’ Music – 32 mins ago Photo Credit: Lucas Creighton Brockhampton has released their seventh album The Family after lead member Kevin Abstract announced that he’s looking for new members. BROCKHAMPTON is back like they hadn’t left us. The boy band has shared what’s said to be their final album, The Family, after […]
The Notorious B.I.G. To Be Celebrated In “Sky’s The Limit” VR Concert Experience Music – 42 mins ago Photo Credit: Meta Immersive Meta VR Concert “The Notorious B.I.G. Sky’s The Limit: A VR Concert Experience” will stream exclusively on December 16. The legacy of Biggie Smalls lives on in upcoming Meta concert “The Notorious B.I.G. […]
Playboi Carti, Future, Travis Scott & Lil Wayne to Headline Rolling Loud California 2023 Music – 6 hours ago Photo Credit: Burak Cingi/Redferns Set for March 3rd-5th at SoFi Stadium, Rolling Loud California 2023 is starting off the festival season with the brightest stars in hip-hop for its first year in Inglewood. Travis Scott, Playboi […]
Roc Marciano’s ‘Reloaded’ Provided the Blueprint for Modern Underground Rap Music – 6 hours ago Photo Cre Johnny Nunez/WireImage Roc Marciano’s sophomore album Reloaded didn’t just rubber-stamp Roc as an elite lyricist; it provided a path for a blueprint for post-boom bap rappers. It took a while for Roc Marciano to get here. After a […]
Watch Kendrick Lamar Dance His Way Through the “Rich Spirit” Music Video Music – 4 hours ago Photo Credit: pgLang/Pretty Bird Following his nominations in eight 2023 Grammy Awards categories, Kendrick Lamar has released a music video for “Rich Spirit.” To celebrate his Grammy Award-nominated fifth studio album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar […]
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SZA’s New Album ‘S.O.S.’ is Arriving In December Music – 5 hours ago Photo Credit: Anna Webber/Getty Images for Spotify As cover star of the Billboard 2022 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players issue, SZA announced that her sophomore album S.O.S. releases next month. It’s officially SZA season. After nearly a year of teasing her long-awaited sophomore album, the […]
Donald Trump Launched His 2024 Presidential Campaign with an Issac Hayes Song & the Estate is Not Pleased Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Alon Skuy / AFP via Getty Images) The estate of Issac Hayes has threatened legal action against Donald Trump for using a 1966 Sam & Dave song at his campaign […]
Nas Offers an Update on the State of His Rivalry with JAY-Z Music – 14 hours ago Source: The Daily Show In a new interview on The Daily Show, Nas discusses his simmering rivalry with JAY-Z, working with Hit-Boy for four albums straight, and how remaining sharp as a writer required leaving his comfort zone. […]
Beyoncé & JAY-Z Are Officially Tied For Most Grammy Nominations of All-Time Music – 10 hours ago Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 Beyoncé and JAY-Z both have 88 Grammy nominations. They are both tied for the most Grammy Award nominations of all-time. The Recording Academy might have sparked another […]
Freestyle Fellowship Earns Grammy Nomination 30 Years After Their Debut Album Music – 11 hours ago Photo Credit: Sun Music 30 years after the release of their debut album To Whom It May Concern…, Freestyle Fellowship has received their first Grammy nomination. West coast rap pioneers Freestyle Fellowship are getting their long overdue flowers from the […]
Denzel Curry Goes Off on the Grammys for its Best Rap Album Nominations Music – 7 hours ago Photo Credit: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images After the nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards were announced, Denzel Curry expressed his disappointment with the Best Rap Album category. Safe to say that Denzel Curry wants the Recording Academy to […]
Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit” May Win Some Of The Grammys’ Biggest Awards — And It’s Primarily Thanks To TikTok Music – 7 hours 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 — […]
Kelela Announces Long-Awaited Sophomore Album ‘RAVEN’ Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Warp Records Kelela has announced her full-length sophomore album, RAVEN, which releases on February 23rd via Warp Records. Kelela is returning to music with her long-awaited sophomore album, RAVEN. On Tuesday (November 16), the singer-songwriter went to social media to unveil her upcoming LP, […]
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Roberta Flack Unable to Sing After ALS Diagnosis Music – 5 hours ago Photo Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET Legendary soul artist Roberta Flack has been diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing. Legendary soul singer-songwriter and pianist Roberta Flack no longer has the ability to sing […]
Mixtape Monday: AJ Suede, OBIJUAN, Chuuwee, AKAI SOLO, Darko The Super + More Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Joints from AJ Suede, OBIJUAN, Chuuwee, AKAI SOLO, Darko The Super, and more this Mixtape Monday. AJ Suede is up first this week with Darth Sueder 7, OBIJUAN drops GUANAHANI, Chuuwee is on deck […]