Why Erykah Badu’s ‘Baduizm’ Is The Best ’90s Neo-Soul Album Music – 3 mins ago Erykah Badu’s inaugural body of work, Baduizm, took key ingredients from inspired genres and concocted a sound that was yet to be produced. Photo Credit: Ebet Roberts/Redferns Erykah Badu’s Baduizm not only stamped neo-soul’s validity but foreshadowed its staying power decades […]

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In December of 2021, we tragically lost Drakeo the Ruler. We Know the Truth  pays tribute to the foreign whip crasher, Mr. Mosely, one of the most innovative LA rappers in the history of the genre, and most importantly, a rapper we all loved who made music that became part of our lives. Support our coverage […]

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Where else will you find the thoroughly researched rundown of the best up-and-coming artists from the continent of Africa on a weekly basis? At the top it’s just us. Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. African music never sleeps, and neither does Leonel. Ans-T Crazy – “Pause” From […]

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Kanye West Post Message Saying He Wants Drake to Narrate Netflix’s ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Documentary Music – 1 hour ago Photo Credit: Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert (Amazon) With a week until the Netflix premiere of Kanye ‘Ye’ West documentary Jeen-Yuhs, Ye says he needs Drake to narrate the film. Netflix’s upcoming three-part documentary film, Jeen-Yuhs, will […]

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Pusha-T Releases New Hard-Hitting Single “Diet Coke” Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Steven Victor (Instagram) Pusha-T has dropped “Diet Coke,” the first single from his upcoming album. The song was produced by 88-Keys, who made the beat over 18 years ago. Two weeks after premiering an unreleased track at Paris Fashion Week, Pusha-T […]

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In December of 2021, we lost Drakeo the Ruler. All month, We Know the Truth will pay tribute to the Ruler, the foreign whip crasher, Mr. Mosley, one of the most innovative LA rappers in the history of the genre, and most importantly, a rapper we all loved who made music that became part of […]

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Chicago Blues and Soul Star, Syl Johnson, Dead at 85 Music – 47 mins ago Photo by Clayton Call for Redferns via Getty Images. Syl Johnson was an integral piece of hip-hop’s Golden Era source code. The family of Syl Johnson, a Chicago blues and soul mainstay, announced his passing over the weekend. Johnson was […]

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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. Chris Daly is in a good mood because he’s in the zone. While I haven’t done New Year resolutions in years, I retain some oddly Catholic need to […]

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How J Dilla’s Relationship with the Strip Club Chocolate City Inspired His Creative Process Music – 2 hours ago Photo Credit: Illustration by Qori Broaster for Okayplayer.com Those who knew J Dilla best understood how his love for strip clubs — especially Detroit’s now-shuttered Chocolate City — informed his love for making music. On “One,” […]

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For Dilla Day 2022, we celebrate the deceptively deep catalog of daggering wordplay from J Dilla, an innovative producer who demanded to be taken seriously as a rapper. By 2001, J Dilla was arguably at the height of his power and influence as a producer. Already considered the spiritual and sonic center of The Soulquarians, […]

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The 17 Best J Dilla Beats Of All Time Music – 2 hours ago J Dilla wasn’t just your favorite producer’s favorite producer, he was also your favorite rapper’s favorite producer — and these beats are a testament to that. Drums, percussion, bass, samples, synths. These are the elements of most hip-hop beats, and no […]

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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. Brandon Callender wants you to remember that LeBron invented the concept of the Deluxe Album. Peezy – “Long Live Crums” Last year, […]

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After the 2021 singles “City Boy Summer” and “Michael Vick,” American rapper Dogan followed through with a new EP titled Dolce. This 6-track collection sees the emerging artist spill his truths in the most inspiring manner, always staying sharp while never straining for effect.  Each of the 6 tracks listed on this EP demonstrates Dogan’s […]

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How LightSkinKeisha’s Rap Confidence Landed Her a Role in The ‘Power’ Universe Music – 34 mins ago Photo Credit: Chad Lawson “For me, this song is personal because I’m popping my shit on anybody who doubted me. Anybody who’s against me. I don’t give a fuck, I’m confident,” LightSkinKeisha says on her latest single, “Pop […]

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Best Songs of The Week: ft. Dr. Dre, Saba, and More Music – 28 mins ago Source: Youtube 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 Dr. Dre, Saba, Junglepussy, Cities Aviv, and more. Scroll through selections from this […]

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First Look Friday: How Producer Groove Keeps Fine-Tuning His Bounce Music – 1 hour ago Groove’s journey went from him producing for local rising artists in North Carolina — while still in high school and college — to helping craft intricate instrumentals for major artists like J. Cole and Maxo Kream. Photo Credit: Groove’s management […]

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Saba Comes Into Realization On ‘A Few Good Things’ Music – 7 seconds ago Photo Credit: Qurissy Lopez Four years after his sobering 2018 album Care For Me, Saba returns to the Chicago’s West Side on A Few Good Things. Dropping singles throughout 2021 have all led up to Saba releasing his third album, A Few Good Things. On […]

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Pre-Order Your Copy of The ‘Summer of Soul’ Soundtrack on Vinyl Music – 2 mins ago Source: Legacy Recordings The Summer of Soul soundtrack features 17 selections of live performances from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival hand-picked by Questlove. Legacy Recordings has announced a firm release date for the much-anticipated Summer of Soul soundtrack. According to a […]

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