Even though we don’t call ourselves punk, we’re really punk as fuck. Please help support independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. One day, Casey Taylor will become the poet laureate of Gus’ Fried Chicken. It was August of 2010 and I was drunk, unemployed, and hanging out at the […]
This Frank Ocean and Tame Impala Mash-Up Album Works Way Too Well Music – 1 min ago Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images A solid placeholder for an IRL collaboration between the notoriously enigmatic artists. If you’ve ever wondered what Frank Ocean singing over Tame Impala production might sound like, your day has come. […]
Photo courtesy of Michael Greenberg Please support our collective of hip-hop scholars by subscribing to our Patreon. Breeze will always be a “rapper’s rapper” the same way Doc Rivers will always be a “player’s coach”. It’s usually the highest praise given, a way to say “yeah us insiders who live and breathe this craft…this is […]
Mick Jenkins and Kaytranada Drop Bouncy New Single “Designer Frames” Music – 20 mins ago Photo Credit: Gonzales Photo/Flemming Bo Jense/PYMCA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Mick Jenkins reunites with the new Grammy-winning producer for their first collaboration since Bubba. It’s been a relatively quiet few years for Mick Jenkins. Despite dropping his EP The Circus in January, […]
Why Ice-T’s Body Count Grammy Award Win Matters Music – 4 hours ago Photo credit: Gonzales Photo – Terje Dokken) Ice-T’s metal band Body Count won Best Metal Performance at this year’s Grammys, a notable win considering the controversy the group endured almost 30 years ago with their song “Cop Killer.” The surprise on Ice-T’s […]
Our film crit is deeper than Sleepers. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Abe Beame has a lifetime discount on theater snacks. Evergreen content is King in today’s strange new world of media on the internet. So I’m pleased to be able to invite you to the first installment of […]
Photo by Adam Davis Please support independent hip-hop journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. DJ Muggs is a busy man. Since we linked up for this interview to discuss his forthcoming Dies Occidendum project on Sacred Bones, he’s dropped Death & the Magician, an excellent album with rising underground star Rome […]
Hiatus Kaiyote Has Joined Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder Label Music – 11 mins ago Photo Credit: Michael Tran/FilmMagi Hiatus Kaiyote shared the news Monday morning. Hiatus Kaiyote has signed to Flying Lotus‘ Brainfeeder label. The group announced the news Monday morning via its social media accounts. “We are super pumped to announce that we will be […]
Photo courtesy of Devin Ryan Please support truly independent rap journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Harley Geffner‘s All-Star weekend was ruined by Lil Baby’s free throw percentage. BLXST – Just For Clarity BLXST has a real gift for deeply searing melodies. Streaks of sunshine filtering through your window shades in […]
Anita Baker Is Fighting For Her Masters, Asks Fans Not To Buy Or Stream Music Music – 19 seconds ago Photo Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images Anita Baker shared on Twitter that she’s fighting for her masters. On Sunday afternoon, Anita Baker took to Twitter asking fans not to buy or stream her music as she […]
With 10 years having passed since the death of Nate Dogg, we took a deep dive into the legendary crooner’s discography and ranked his 15 greatest moments on wax to celebrate his illustrious career and cultural contributions. The West Coast’s influence and reign of dominance within the rap game has largely been credited to figures […]
Mixtape Monday: Deekapz, Donwill, bigmutha, Nate Dae, Team Dynamite + More Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist Mixtape Monday features new music from Deekapz, Donwill, bigmutha, Nate Dae, Team Dynamite, and more for the week of March 15th, 2021. Deekapz represent Brazil with Jewel Gems, Donwill drops SPACE, bigmutha kills Muthaleficent 2, Nate […]
Grammy 2021: Watch Roddy Ricch Premiere His Melodic New Track “Heartless” Music – 6 mins ago Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Not only did Roddy Ricch premiere a new song, but he performed his biggest hit “The Box.” Roddy Ricch, one of hip-hop’s brightest young stars, performed two songs at the […]
Grammys 2021: Lil Baby Honors Rayshard Brooks with Gripping “The Bigger Picture” Performance Music – 11 mins ago Photo by Kevin Winter for The Recording Academy via Getty Images. Killer Mike and Tamika Mallory joined the Atlanta rapper in a potently-political performance at the 63rd annual Grammys. Lil Baby delivered a gripping performance of his […]
Grammys 2021: Watch Doja Cat Go to the Future During Her “Say So” Performance Music – 44 mins ago Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Doja Cat performed a unique rendition of her hit “Say So” at the 2021 Grammys. Doja Cat came into the evening with three Grammy nominations, Best New […]
Kaytranada Is The First Black Artist To Win Grammys Best Dance/Electronic Album Award Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Kaytranada received the award for his album, Bubba. Kaytranada was the recipient of this year’s Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album, making him the first Black artist to ever receive […]
Grammy 2021: Watch Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion Perform “WAP” For the First Time Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion hit the stage and performed “WAP” for the first time at the 2021 Grammys. Grammys just got a little X-rated. […]
Fans React To MF DOOM Not Being In All Caps During Grammys Memoriam Tribute Music – 2 hours ago MF DOOM Grammys Memoriam Tribute MF DOOM was a part of the Grammys in memoriam portion of the show. MF DOOM was honored at this year’s Grammys as a part of the award show’s in memoriam […]
14 Nominations Later, Nas is Finally a Grammy Winner Music – 2 hours ago Photo by Naomi Rahim/WireImage via Getty Images The Queens rap icon took home the first Grammy of his career for King’s Disease. Nearly 27 years after the release of his classic debut, Nas is finally a Grammy winner. The Queensbridge rapper’s 2020 […]
Grammys 2021: Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars’ Silk Sonic Give A Retro Performance Of “Leave The Door Open” Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars’ Silk Sonic were performers at this year’s Grammys. Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars went full retro for their […]
Grammys 2021: Watch DaBaby & Roddy Ricch Put An Operatic Spin on “ROCKSTAR” Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy DaBaby and Roddy Ricch did an epic interpretation of their epic no. 1 single “ROCKSTAR.” Even after all of these years, rappers still want to be “rock stars.” […]
Watch Grammys Nominees Pay Tribute to Marvin Gaye with All-Star “Mercy, Mercy Me” Performance Music – 1 hour ago Photo by Dave Simpson/WireImage via Getty Images The Grammys jumpstart today’s festivities with a 50th-anniversary salute to Gaye’s masterpiece, What’s Going On, featuring Kamasi Washinton, Ledisi, PJ Morton, and more. A broad coalition of musicians and […]
Grammys 2021: The Full List of Winners Music – 13 mins ago Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Every one of the night’s winners. Updated live. The 63rd annual Grammys are here. And it’s one of the most competitive outings in recent memory. There’s a ton of regulars, of course. Beyoncé leads this […]
DJ Muggs Chronicles His Evolution in Cryptic ‘Past is Prologue’ Mini-Doc Music – 1 hour ago Source: Youtube The Cypress Hill producer shares a career-spanning documentary short alongside the release of his new instrumental album, Dies Occidendum. Over the course of more than 30 years, DJ Muggs has taken innumerable forms. As a founding member […]
Skip Marley is Very Serious About Holding Down His Family’s Legacy Music – 4 mins ago Photo Credit: 2020HHA/Getty Images via Getty Images We spoke with Skip Marley who touched on his family’s legacy, his earliest music memories, and his 2021 Grammy nominations. Beyond his lengthy dreadlocks and his resemblance to his grandfather and musical […]
Thundercat Joins Ace Hashimoto for an Animated Joyride in New “VAPORWAVES” Video Music – 52 seconds ago Source: Youtube The duo slips into a pixelated OutRun daydream in the visual treatment for their new collaboration. After a few years on hiatus, Japan-via-Illinois singer and producer, Ace Hashimoto, has announced his debut album with the release of […]
Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist Toast to ‘Alfredo’ on ‘The Tonight Show’ Music – 4 mins ago Source: NBC/The Tonight Show Gangsta Gibbs and Uncle Al bring “Scottie Beam” to late night. Approaching a year since its release, Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist‘s Grammy campaign for Alfredo will finally come to a close tomorrow at the 63rd annual […]
Okayplayer’s 2021 Grammy Predictions: Here is Who Will Win Every Major Award Music – 2 mins ago Photo credit: Robyn Beck via Getty Images Here are our official 2021 Grammy predictions, from Best New Artist to Record of the Year. The first thing to remember about the Grammy awards: it’s not an award based on […]
17 New Albums You Should Listen To Right Now (Week Of March 12th) Music – 2 mins ago Photo Credit: Leeor Wild This week’s crop of new albums features a slew of newcomers, as well as blog-era classics finally being added to streaming platforms. As the world awaits the return of live concerts, we here […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. Oddisee, Brent Faiyaz, and More [Playlist] Music – 15 seconds ago Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Oddisee, Brent Faiyaz, Mara TK, […]