How Zyah Belle Channeled Her Spirituality — And Pam Grier — For New Album ‘Yam Grier’ Music – 36 mins ago Zyah Belle Backstage at S.O.B. in NYC | Photography by Dervon Dixon Okayplayer spoke to rising Bay Area artist Zyah Belle about spirituality, the importance of community, and her newest album Yam Grier. Zyah […]
Is Lil Yachty’s “Poland” Foreshadowing The Next Auto-Tune Trend? Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Lil Yachty Poland video Maybe? Possibly? What is for sure is that Lil Yachty’s “Poland” has become an internet hit. “I took the wooooooock to Poland.” Sung by Lil Yachty on his viral song “Poland,” it’s a hook that […]
Bay Area native Ky Richy is active and busy dropping one music video after another. After sharing the “Got Me” visuals, the rapper and multi-instrumentalist hits the bull’s eye again with “Matador,” featuring Lovoe. The single that came out back in 2021 is now accompanied by a clip directed by Keith Avila and shot by […]
Image via MAVI/Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Pranav Trewn finds peace in his vinyl record collection. There’s nothing but runway ahead for Mavi. The Charlotte-based Howard student, born Omavi Ammu Minder, broke through in 2019 with his acclaimed debut Let The Sun Talk, a fever dream […]
“It’s Giving Obsessed:” Ashanti Seemingly Calls Out Irv Gotti On “Gotta Move On” Remix Music – 12 seconds ago Photo Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images Ashanti appears on the remix to Diddy and Bryson Tiller collaboration “Gotta Move On,” allegedly dissing Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti. Ashanti is coming for blood on the “Gotta Move On” […]
After Viral Success, Lil Yachty Officially Releases “Poland” to Streaming Services Music – 31 seconds ago Photo Credit: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images After taking the “wock to Poland,” Lil Yachty takes his viral hit to streaming services. Titled “Poland,” the song is produced by F1lthy. After becoming the internet’s newest favorite viral hit, Lil Yachty has taken […]
Pusha T on a Clipse Reunion: “It’s Really Up to My Brother” Music – 1 min ago Photo Credit: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage In a Grammy preview interview with Rolling Stone, Pusha T says a Clipse reunion with his twin brother No Malice isn’t out of the cards. Pusha T is his brother’s keeper. In a […]
Jermaine Dupri Confirms So So Def Vs. Bad Boy Records Battle Music – 14 seconds ago Photo Credit: Johnny Nunez/WireImage While at ONE Musicfest in Atlanta, So So Def Recordings founder Jermaine Dupri confirmed that he and Diddy are planning a showdown. The wait for a showdown between Jermaine Dupri and Diddy is almost over. […]
Ice Spice is rap's new It Girl. The proud recipient of a Drake stimulus package is now making serious bank on club appearances and her track 'Munch' is being spun on all over your favorite streaming service. Ice took to TikTok to preview her next would-be banger. Ice Spice previewing some new music‼️? pic.twitter.com/rwGfB13IeM — […]
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.” Sometimes, a great DJ set emerges from specificity. In September, several names […]
The 2022 One Musicfest Featured Vulnerable Moments From Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jazmine Sullivan & More Music – 3 mins ago Photo Credit: One Musicfest The 2022 One Musicfest made its return to Atlanta this weekend and it stood out among the rest because of how it reflected Black culture. Competing in the festival market isn’t […]
The Alchemist Talks His Work With Nas & SchoolBoy Q In Hip-Hop Masterclass Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Aulart The Alchemist detailed his production technique on Nas’ “My Will” and SchoolBoy Q’s “Kno Ya Wrong” in an Aulart hip-hop masterclass. The Alchemist is dropping production gems. The legendary producer walks viewers through several […]
Listen to Robert Glasper’s “Therapy Pt. 2” With Posthumous Vocals From Mac Miller Music – 4 hours ago Photo Credit: Robert Glasper has released “Therapy Pt. 2” featuring the late Mac Miller, which will appear on Black Radio III: Supreme Edition. Robert Glasper and the late Mac Miller pair up on “Therapy Pt. 2.” The […]
Mixtape Monday: open mike eagle, Camouflage Monk, El Gant, Cormega, AJ Suede + More Music – 5 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Heat from open mike eagle, Camouflage Monk, El Gant, Cormega, AJ Suede, and more this Mixtape Monday. open mike eagle gets the ball rolling with a tape called component system, Camouflage Monk drops […]
Sade Is Working On New Music Music – 5 hours ago Photo Credit: Georges De Keerle/Getty Images Sade Adu and her accompanying band are reportedly working on new music since 2010’s Soldier of Love at Miraval Studios in France. English band Sade are reportedly working on new music according to Billboard. On Friday (October 7) […]
UK Group Sault Releases 3-Part Song ‘Angel’ Music – 17 mins ago Photo Credit: Forever Living Originals Produced by English musician Inflo, new three-part Sault song Angel follows their latest album, Air, which was released in April. British group Sault is back with new music. On Monday (October 10), the soul outfit returned with new three-part song “Angel,” which […]
Image via Lil Yachty/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 took the Wock to Poland. Young Threat – “Supreme” Young Threat’s voice sounds like it’s being […]
Cardi B Teases Remix of Ice Spice’s “Munch (Feelin’ U)” Music – 40 seconds ago Photo Credit: Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images With her GloRilla collaboration “Tomorrow 2” making its rounds, Cardi B shared a clip of her rapping over Ice Spice’s “Munch (Feelin’ U).” Cardi B and Ice Spice unite for The Bronx on an unofficial “Munch […]
12 New Hip-Hop, R&B & Alt Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week Of October 7) Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Interscope Records Joyce Wrice has released Motive, a follow-up to her debut album. Rising R&B star Alex Vaughn also drops The Hurtbook. Joyce Wrice has revealed her excellent new EP, Motive. Largely […]
How Joyce Wrice Channeled Her Favorite ’90s Pop Singers To Create Upbeat, Experimental ‘Motive’ EP Music – 3 mins ago Photo Credit: Michael Orquia Joyce Wrice talks about her new, dance-ready EP, Motive, touring with Lucky Daye, and more. It’s a bit before noon and Joyce Wrice is just coming downstairs to the lobby of […]
First Look Friday: DMV Rapper joony is on a Mission to Be Bigger Than Drake Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Sebastian Olaya @gio.vaun For our latest First Look Friday, we kicked it with joony to discuss his latest album Pretty In Black, imagining a world without PinkPantheress, and why he thinks he can […]
Photo via ArtbyArt 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. Isaac Fontes wears plaid flannels for the drip, not because it’s a national pastime. Even though Detroit rap duo Drego and Beno don’t […]
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“I Had to See Him:” Freddie Gibbs Talks About Bumping Into Jeezy & Ending Beef Music – 10 seconds ago Photo Credit: Lorne Thomson/Redferns While on The Bootleg Kev Podcast, $oul $old $eparately rapper Freddie Gibbs spoke about he and Jeezy squashing their longtime feud. Freddie Gibbs and Jeezy have deadened their beef. In a segment from […]
Image via BGiggz/Instagram 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 artists. Each week, he […]
2022 BET Hip Hop Awards: A Clipse Reunion, Fat Joe With A Drumline, And TikTok Rap Hits Music – 21 seconds ago Photo Credit: Terence Rushin/Getty Images During the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, Clipse reunited for “Grindin,” while “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” rapper GloRilla made her awards show debut. Rap culture came together for the […]
Young rapper DYLI dropped her doughty single “Pretty Brown Hair” last month. The song accentuates the Hip Hop artist’s sassy and fierce energy, along with her technical versatility and prowess. The song emanates DYLI’s irresistible aura and personality with its hardcore flow and clear-cut lyrics, “When I step out I be lit/ He was trippin, […]
Dr. Dre And Snoop Dogg Are Working On The Sequel To ‘Doggystyle’ — ‘Missionary’ Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images While visiting Stephan A. Smith’s K[no]w Mercy podcast, Snoop Dogg revealed that Dr. Dre will executive produce his next album, Missionary. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are back in the lab. […]
Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Is Getting A 40th Anniversary Documentary Music – 54 seconds ago Photo Credit: Epic Records Sony Music and the estate of Michael Jackson have teamed up for a documentary to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Thriller. Michael Jackson‘s 1982 classic Thriller is getting the documentary treatment. A collaboration between Sony Music Entertainment and Jackson’s […]
Hitmaka on How He Became the Most Sought-After Producer in Hip-Hop Music – 7 mins ago Photo Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Producer Hitmaka spoke to Okayplayer about his early career, his final studio session with PnB Rock, and more. You don’t reinvent yourself as a producer, sell over 75 million records, and keep […]