Snoh Aalegra Shuts Down Sade Comparisons: “Respect The Legend, Please” Music – 21 seconds ago Photo by Lorne Thomson/Redferns via Getty Images Snoh Aalegra responds to a heated and ongoing Twitter debate that likened her to the incomparable “By Your Side” singer. Snoh Aalegra would appreciate if you cooled off with the Sade analogs. On […]
The Inevitable Success of Pop Smoke’s ‘Faith’ Proves Posthumous Rap Albums Aren’t Going Anywhere Music – 4 mins ago Photo Credit: Republic Records Faith is the second posthumous album to come from rapper Pop Smoke. Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album, Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon, was the biggest rap album of 2020 […]
BADBADNOTGOOD Announce New Album ‘Talk Memory’ with Searing New Single Music – 1 hour ago Photo for Artist by Jamal Burger The new BADBADNOTGOOD album will feature appearances from Arthur Verocai, Terrace Martin, Karriem Riggins, Brandee Younger, and Laraaji. Nearing five years since the release of their last album, BADBADNOTGOOD is officially back in action. […]
Tonio Hall just released a new masterpiece, his latest EP titled Over My Feelings. This set of tracks ensures the artist’s unique tone and confirms the astonishing talents of the young emerging artist. The tracklist is a compelling representation of his distinct talents and releases positive moods. The EP offers a blend of rap and […]
16 years of independent rap journalism with no end in sight. Keep it that way by supporting Passion of the Weiss via a subscription to our Patreon. Michael McKinney absorbs more music in a week than most do in an entire calendar year. For better and worse, temperatures are starting to tick back up. The […]
Season Two of ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Finally Has a Premiere Date Music – 31 seconds ago Source: Hulu The fan-approved dramatization of Wu-Tang Clan’s origin story is set to return this fall. Following months of teasing and plot reveals, season two of Wu-Tang: An American Saga is officially in the book. According to a press […]
Ghostface Killah Is An Honorary Silk Sonic Member With “Leave The Door Open” Remix Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Johnny Nunez/WireImage Ghostface Killah offers some bars over the Silk Sonic hit. Ghostface Killah has remixed Silk Sonic‘s hit song “Leave the Door Open.” On Tuesday, Peter Rosenberg tweeted that Ghostface had sent over […]
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Featuring is Okayplayer’s new playlist series celebrating appearances from hip-hop’s most iconic artists. In our latest installment we zero in on MF DOOM’s best guest verses. On December 31st, 2020 — just hours before the new year — the world learned that MF DOOM, one of the most gifted rappers of the last 30 years, […]
MF DOOM Had One of the Best Rap Years Ever in 2004 Music – 1 day ago In between the release of Madvillainy and Mm..Food, MF DOOM also released several other albums. He also made some notable guest appearances on songs from De La Soul and Zero 7. Photo Credit: Jim Dyson/Redferns From indie classics Madvillainy and Mm..Food to notable guest appearances, […]
One of California’s finest artists, DYLI has recently dropped the infectious single “New Bag” on the airwaves. Mixing dark-pop, r&b, and hip-hop is a very natural process for her, with never a dull moment in her music. Transcending genres, styles, and stereotypes, the young artist is known for instantly connecting with her audience, especially during […]
Photo via Patrick Johnson Show your love and support for our tireless and talented writers by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. The closest Patrick Johnson is getting to Geneva this summer is somewhere on a patio in beat-up Weejuns, drinking an Aperol spritz and complaining about Chris Paul. Tyler, The Creator has […]
Photo via thegirlv The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs that you absolutely need. So support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Brandon Callender doesn’t want to see Italian drill on his timeline, even after this weekend’s victory. Sparkheem – U […]
Mixtape Monday: ZelooperZ, Melly-Mel x Tone Spliff, MidaZ The BEAST, Taelor Gray, pretty ghetto + More Music – 2 days ago ZelooperZ, Melly-Mel x Tone Spliff, MidaZ The BEAST, Taelor Gray, pretty ghetto and more this Mixtape Monday. ZelooperZ is up first this week with Van Gogh’s Left Ear, Melly-Mel & Tone Spliff are New […]
Photo via Angel Rivera Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Let’s take it back to 2014: Rochelle Jordan was poised to become the third star from Toronto to make it big. Drake and The Weeknd got all the fanfare, but Rochelle’s sound was quietly influential. Where Drake took […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Snoh Aalegra, IDK, and More Music – 6 mins ago Photo Credit: Artist The Round-Up is Okayplayer’s weekly playlist of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Vince Staples, Rapsody, Snoh Aalegra, IDK, and more. Scroll through selections from […]
17 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Be Listening To (Week of July 9) Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Zamar Velez This week’s roundup of new albums includes standouts from Snoh Aalegra, Vince Staples, Mariah The Scientist, Styles P, IDK and more. You already know the drill, it’s New Music Friday and […]
Snoh Aalegra Is Her Truest Self on New Album ‘Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies’ Music – 41 mins ago Photo Credit: Twitter Snoh Aalegra presents Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies her latest album packed with features and production from No I.D., Pharrell Williams, James Fauntelroy, Tyler, the Creator, Ant Clemons and more. Snoh […]
Vince Staples Shines Through the Darkness on His Self Titled Album Music – 6 hours ago Photo Credit: Blacksmith Recordings/Motown Records Vince Staples has released his first new album since 2018’s FM! After a three year break, Vince Staples has returned. He has released his new album — titled, simply, Vince Staples. The album — […]
MF DOOM Makes a Very Brief Appearance on IDK’s New Posse Cut “Red” Music – 4 mins ago Photo Credit: Nick Pickles/WireImage IDK’s new posse cut features a new, really short verse from MF DOOM. Just hours before releasing his new album, USEE4YOURSELF, IDK has dropped one of the most anticipated songs from the project […]
Outkast Is Celebrating The 25th Anniversary Of ‘ATLiens’ With Vinyl Reissue Music – 15 mins ago Photo Credit: Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images Outkast is celebrating their second album in a big way. In honor of the 25th anniversary of their second album ATLiens, Outkast has announced a special vinyl reissue for it. According to a press release, […]
Tyler, the Creator Celebrates His No. 1 Album By Releasing a New Video Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Tyler, the Creator Tyler, the Creator releases the visuals for one of the Call Me If You Get Lost standouts. Will Tyler, the Creator release a video for every song on Call Me If You […]
Black Thought’s Very First Freestyle He Wrote As A 9-Year-Old Is Unsurprisingly Good Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Vickey Ford of Sneakshot Photography Yes, even at the age of nine, Black Thought’s lyrical ability was good. If you’ve ever wondered what Black Thought‘s first-ever freestyle sounded like, well, you’re in luck. The Roots […]
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Ant Clemons On His Next Album And Writing Love Songs Interviews, Music – 25 seconds ago Photo Credit: Image courtesy of Humbert Luna (Biz 3) Ant Clemons spoke with Okayplayer about his latest album, Happy 2 Be Here, fostering a closer relationship with God, and working with Kehlani. Ant Clemons is well on his way to […]
Photo via UMG Recordings Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. By the time Grace Jones’ Nightclubbing was released on May 10, 1981, the studio band assembled by producer Chris Blackwell was already being compared to the likes of the Wrecking Crew and The Swampers in terms of the […]
In the latest installment of our Retro Neo series, R&B singer Q describes how neo-soul is the identity of the Black community. R&B singer Q can make internal battles with demons and the simple smell of lavender sound like grand productions amplifying simple human truths — as neo-soul is known to do. His mother singing […]
Photo via Dream Nation/Mad Solutions Show your love and support for our tireless and talented writers by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa wants America to stop hoarding the vaccine and instead help it reach the Global South. Taking a deep dive into the oceans of Youtube with […]
Punk-Pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pat Mac followed up on his debut single ‘Hollow’ (make sure to check out the video below) and launched the new 5-track EP Wait On. The EP can be described as a decaf punk – with its laid-back mood, it still includes animated and catchy beat-work. ‘Wait On’ is a full […]
Photo via Evidence Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Jaap van der Doelen can kick it, yes he can. “This is my clean start”, says Michael Perreta, better known to the world as rapper and producer Evidence, about his new album. On Unlearning Vol. 1, he shuns the […]