Stream J.Cole’s New Album ‘The Off-Season’ Music – 8 hours ago Source: Dreamville J.Cole has returned with The Off-Season, his first new solo album in three years. After weeks of teasing a new album, J.Cole has dropped The Off-Season, his first solo album since KOD in 2018. The album features 12 tracks and, for the […]
Unreleased Kobe Bryant Rap Album Featuring Black Thought, 50 Cent And Others Surfaces Online Music – 13 hours ago Photo Credit: Steve W. Grayson/Online USA Kobe Bryant recorded Visions — what was supposed to be his debut album — between 1999 and 2000. Visions, the album the late Kobe Bryant recorded between 1999 and 2000 […]
15 of the Most Controversial Lines in Hip-Hop History Music – 14 hours ago Ice Cube’s “Black Korea” is one of the most contersersal rap songs ever. The song, which includes lyrics about looting Korean-owned stores, was vehemently opposed by members of the Korean-American community. Photo Credit: Paul Natkin/Getty Images We look back on 15 […]
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 wants you to know that a year spent in quarantine only made his synesthesia stronger. The air is getting warmer and clubs are starting to reopen. […]
The Boston native producer and musician, The Kid, is best famous for his ability to bring forth unmatched tunes through multiple uses of digital audio software such as Ableton Live, Native Instruments, and microKorg synthesizer. While his mesmerizing talent to mix music has taken his fans by storm, that is not what he is only […]
Quraan—previously known as Fnfhandsome—is a famous hip-hop artist praised for his impeccable writing skills. With his ability to derive songs from his personal experience and emotions, Quraan’s passion and creative lyrics have set him apart from his peers. Quraan’s unique beats and outstanding songwriting skills blend perfectly to create songs that please the crowds. His […]
Tina Turner and JAY-Z Lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees Music – 3 hours ago Photo by Georg Wendt for picture alliance via Getty Images This year’s ceremony will also honor Gil Scott-Heron, Kraftwerk, Billy Preston and LL Cool J. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled this year’s list […]
Last month it was announced that Dave Chappelle and Black Star rappers Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey would be launching a podcast called The Midnight Miracle. The first two episodes dropped on Tuesday, May 11, and on one of them Black Star played a new song from their upcoming LP. The working title for the […]
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AKAI SOLO Unearths a Triumphant Tranquility in “Ocean Hue Hours” [Premiere] Music – 30 mins ago Source: Youtube The track appears on the NYC rapper’s upcoming Navy Blue-produced album, True Sky. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that relief won’t come by way of any external influence. Rather, in the face of perpetual […]
It’s been too long since the city that gave the world No Limit and Cash Money produced a homegrown star. Here are 10 New Orleans rappers you need to check for right now. New Orleans has always been a city of rebirth. Regardless of the litany of forces keeping the Crescent City down — whether […]
Black Star Unveils New Madlib-Produced Track On ‘The Midnight Miracle’ Podcast Music – 4 hours ago Photo Credit: Gladys Vega/Getty Images It’s unknown if the track will also appear on the long-awaited Black Star album that Madlib is producing entirely. The Midnight Miracle, the podcast series created and hosted by Dave Chappelle, Yasiin Bey, and […]
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DMX’s Final Album ‘Exodus’ Will Drop Later This Month Music – 46 mins ago Photo Credit: Jonathan Mannion DMX’s daughter Sonovah Hillman Jr. could appear on his forthcoming posthumous album. On Monday, DMX‘s Twitter account announced the official release date of Exodus, his eighth studio album. The album will arrive on streaming platforms on May 28th. The […]
Mixtape Monday: L’Orange x Namir Blade, quami.xyz, DJ Taye, McKinley Dixon, Eahweeh + More Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Artist L’Orange x Namir Blade, quami.xyz, DJ Taye, McKinley Dixon, Eahweeh and more light it up this Mixtape Monday. L’Orange and Namir Blade are first up this week’s Mixtape Monday with the highly-anticipated album […]
Photo via Papo2oo4 The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up of the best rap songs that you absolutely need so support real, independent rap journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Harley Geffner can forgive those KITH Knicks alternates because they guided his Knicks to the fourth seed. Papo2004 – “Winnertime” A […]
KingAudi takes the listeners to his own dimension on his latest and smoothest joint so far, “2AM,” dropped alongside adequate imagery that brings forth the song’s vibe onto the screen. After “DaygoSuperstar” released last year and marking the young artist’s career launch, “2 AM” is a more personal track in which KingAudi shares his everyday […]
Photo courtesy of NBA Entertainment. Show your support to POW’s keyboard warriors by subscribing to the Passion of the Weiss Patreon. Abe Beame runs into the weekend like he’s Jeff Van Gundy in the ’98 Eastern Conference Semifinals. In 2020, at the height of tensions in the NBA Bubble just outside of Disney World, an […]
Talib Kweli Takes Aim at Noname for Defending Women Accusing Him of Harassment Music – 8 mins ago Photo by Bryan Bedder for Ozy Fusion Fest 2017 via Getty Images. Kweli and the Chicago rapper are trading jabs on social media. Talib Kweli appears to now be feuding with Noname for supporting the women who […]
“He’s King of The Beats to Me”: Madlib Reflects on His Relationship with J Dilla Music – 16 mins ago Source: Youtube In a new interview, Madlib opens up about his first encounters with J Dilla and MF DOOM, as well as what’s holding up his album with Black Star. Madlib is the next guest on […]
Questlove Breaks Down The Daft Punk Sampling Controversy Music – 29 seconds ago Source: Youtube Questlove outlines crucial flaws in the sampling system that almost ensure musicians and their catalogs get ripped off. Earlier this week, a Los Angeles Times report detailed the account of Eddie Johns, a disco-era singer and musician who claimed he’d […]
We spoke with producer Hi-Tek about his solo debut Hi-Teknology, the underlying drama surrounding its release, the impact of “Round & Round,” and how the album’s creation led to the eventual split between him and Talib Kweli. The grassroots, underground rap scene burgeoning on the East Coast during the late ’90s and early aughts marked […]
Best Songs of The Week: ft. MF DOOM, Isaiah Rashad, and More [Playlist] Music – 13 seconds ago Photo by: PYMCA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images 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 MF DOOM, Isaiah Rashad, lojii, […]
13 New Hip-Hop & R&B Albums You Should Listen to Right Now (Week of May 7) Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Bernard Benant & Navire Argo This week’s crop of new albums features new material from Tony Allen, CZARFACE and MF DOOM, and many more. In the age of streaming, finding new talent […]
First Look Friday: Lord Apex is the West London Rapper With New York City Flows Music – 2 hours ago Lord Apex has developed a cult fan base thanks to his intricate rhyme schemes and off-kilter soul loops. Photo Credit: Remy Bourdeau For this month’s First Look Friday, we talk with regal stoner rapper Lord […]
10 Independent Artists to Support on Bandcamp Friday (May 2021) Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Joshua Oluwagbemiga on Unsplash The final (for now) Bandcamp Friday of the year is upon us. This month, we highlight new projects from Elaquent, lastnamedavid, Lava La Rue, and more. With summer 2021 just around the corner and […]
Disco Artist Sampled In Daft Punk’s “One More Time” Says He Hasn’t Received A Dime Music – 5 seconds ago Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Eddie Johns, the disco artist behind the song “More Spell on You” that’s sampled on Daft Punk’s “One More Time,” said he hasn’t received any royalties from the pop hit. Daft […]
Stream MF DOOM and Czarface’s Collaborative Album ‘Super What?’ Music – 1 min ago Source: Youtube The surprise joint album features appearances from Del The Funky Homosapien, Kendra Morris, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, and more. Just days after it was announced, Czarface‘s surprise collaborative album with the late MF DOOM has arrived. Marking DOOM’s first official […]
Isaiah Rashad Returns With New Single “Lay Wit Ya” Featuring Duke Deuce Music – 3 hours ago Photo Credit: Isaiah Rashad Isaiah Rashad gets personal for The Fader‘s May 2021 cover story. After an extended absence, TDE rapper Isaiah Rashad is getting to release a new album. The enigmatic Chattanooga, Tennessee MC has released his new […]