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Best Songs of The Week: ft. Channel Tres, REASON, and More [Playlist]
The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayerâs weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This weekâs set features new music from REASON, cupcakKe, Channel Tres, Xavier Omar, Cleo Reed, and more. Scroll through selections from our latest sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayerâs Spotify channel today. Fede Lng feat. Mojeaux and Byron […]
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Premiere: Artist, Poet, Songwriter And Producer Seekay Drops The Mystic And Groovy âWiserâ
Artist, poet, songwriter, and producer Seekay is truly unstoppable. After making the headlines for weeks with the release of his singles âHoldâ and âFall,â returns with yet another single, or masterpiece should we say. The new track is titled âWiserâ and defies all limits by mixing together so many elements that, at first glance, are […]
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Act Like You Know: An Interview with Blxst
Please support the gold standard of hip-hop journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Blxst is an evocative storyteller and Los Angeles is his muse. From the streets of South Central to the suburbs of the Inland Empire, Blxst believes that the modern Angeleno lacks a coherent archetype; everyoneâs story is different. […]
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Blacc Zacc & DaBaby Are Icy Football Coaches In âBangâ Video
Blacc Zacc and DaBaby hit the field for the music video to “Bang.” The South Coast Music Group rappers unleashed the 20K Visuals-directed video on Friday (October 9), flexing their football coaching skills with their respective teams. The track is a cut off Zacc’s March debut, Carolina Narco. The 11-track project also features appearances from […]
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O.T. Genasis Grabs Chris Brown & Charlie Wilson For Gap Band-Sampling 'Back To You' Single
A West Coast roller such as O.T. Genasis undoubtedly loves his West Coast vibes, evidenced from his new single “Back To You.” The upbeat record takes on legendary funk outfit The Gap Band’s 1982 hit “Outstanding” and calls on its lead singer Charlie Wilson to harmonize with Chris Brown. “I got bands, I got plans/All […]
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Killer Mike Launches Greenwood Digital Banking Platform For Black & Latinx People
Atlanta, GA – Killer Mike has co-founded Greenwood, a digital banking platform for Black and Latinx people. The Run The Jewels member launched the online banking services with Andrew J. Young, a civil rights activist and former mayor of Atlanta, and Ryan Glover, the founder of the Bounce TV network. “Today, a dollar circulates for […]
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Kanye West Posts His Presidential Merch Profits
Kanye West‘s presidential merch is selling really, really well. In a tweet on Thursday night (October 8), Yeezy shared profits from his merch drop after a little under 24 hours on sale and he was already approaching the $1 million mark. Out of 6,138 orders, over one third were purple hats reading ‘Kanye 2020 Vision,’ […]
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Lil Baby Says Origins Of Multi-Platinum âWe Paidâ Hit Came From Gambling With 42 Dugg
Lil Baby didn’t even know 42 Dugg rapped when they met. Now they have a double platinum hit. Talking to Vanity Fair in a new interview shared on Thursday (October 8), Lil Baby reflected on “We Paid” and revealed he and Dugg had the song for a while before they eventually released it. It took […]
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A History Of Hip Hop's Influence On The NBA, As Told By Chuck D
EDITORIAL – The late John Thompson was more than Hall of Fame college basketball coach. He was an one of the sports world’s most powerful figures whose Georgetown Hoyas was the first team and brand Hip Hop embraced during the 1980s. Thompson passed away at age 78 at his home in Arlington, Virginia on August […]
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Moneybagg Yo & Girlfriend Ari Fletcher Bomb On Yung Joc Over Disrespectful Instagram Meme
Moneybagg Yo and Ari Fletcher have time when it comes to defending their union. Both the “Said Sum” rapper and his boo clapped back at Yung Joc on social media on Friday (October 9), following a meme he posted that both said was pure cap. The post showed a photo of Lil Fizz with Omarion’s […]
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King Von & Fivio Foreign Combine Worlds Of Chicago & NY Drill On Menacing 'I Am What I Am' Single
With King Von delaying his Welcome to O’Block album until the end of the month (October 30), the Chicago rhymer still decided to flood the streets with a hard-hitting single instead. Von connected with Brooklyn’s Fivio Foreign on Friday (October 9) to combine the drill worlds of Chicago and New York on “I Am What […]
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Juicy J Recruits NLE Choppa For 'Load It Up' Single Ahead Of Long-Awaited 'The Hustle Continues' Album
Two generations of Memphis Hip Hop connect as Juicy J enlists the help of NLE Choppa for his new single “Load It Up.” The Three 6 Mafia member co-produced the track with the Internet Money collective. “Load It Up” is the latest single from Juicy J’s The Hustle Continues album, which was first announced in […]
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GivÄon Unleashes Intimate Visual for Single “Stuck On You”
The video explores yearning for a partner that wronged you and questioning the validity of his past experiences. GivÄon has dropped a visual for his single âStuck On Youâ off his newly released EP, When Itâs All Said And Done. The clip directed by Alexander Black begins with the singer-songwriter reflecting. Throughout the video, GivÄon […]
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Blakk Mantraâs âPerhaps Weâll Liveâ Is A True Eye Opener
Denver-based band Blakk Mantra have become multi-genre creators of the kind of music that opens the eye of the listeners regarding various issues. One of their latest singles, âPerhaps Weâll Liveâ blends pessimism and hope, rebellion and alternative solutions. The song is an ode to the fake news we are constantly fed, and how the […]
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Phil Johnson Releases A Down to Earth Track Titled âBlue Code Of Silenceâ
Down to earth and with a striking combination of words, Phil Johnson announces the release of his latest project, a powerful and inspiring track titled âBlue Code Of Silence,â FT Phil (Tre) 111. Phil has always had the innate, natural ambition and talent with words that he only validated when he was in his early […]
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Ghost in the 404: This Month’s Best Electronic Music
Please support independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Sam Ribakoff played a song on the tiniest Roland 404 for [redacted] catching COVID. Prayers – âLa Vida Es Un Sueñoâ The San Diego duo Prayers are back after a little bit of an absence. David Parleyâs synths and pounding drum […]
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Hit-Boy Says Beat For New Benny The Butcher Single Was Made For JAY-Z & Kanye West's 'Watch The Throne'
Hit-Boy has been on a roll in 2020. The superproducer shed light on the origination of Benny The Butcher‘s upcoming Burden of Proof single “TIMELESS,” which releases on Friday (October 9), saying he’s had the beat sitting in the stash for nearly a decade. Hit-Boy actually made the beat being slaughtered by Benny The Butcher, Big […]
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Busta Rhymes Previews Unreleased Song With Ol' Dirty Bastard
Busta Rhymes‘ new album is officially set in stone. On Wednesday (October 7), the veteran Brooklyn rapper announced his Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God project will be released on October 30. To go with the news, he also surprised fans by previewing an unreleased song featuring late Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol’ Dirty […]
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Kanye West Releases 'Vote Kanye 2020' Merch Collection & Lists 10 Pillars Of His Presidential Campaign
Kanye West now has official merchandise to go along with his presidential campaign. West released his Vote Kanye 2020 collection shortly after Wednesday night’s (October 7) Vice Presidential debate, which includes an array of caps, t-shirts and hoodies. One tee is emblazoned with “God Save America” while another black hoodie graphic has the blunt “Vote […]
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Cordae Made His School Yearbook Prediction A Reality With Dr. Dre As His Mentor
School yearbook predictions don’t always become a reality, but things worked out pretty well for Cordae. On Wednesday (October 7), the former YBN member took to social media to share a photo of his school yearbook photo, alongside another with Hip Hop royalty, Dr. Dre. Cordae posted the photos as part of the ‘How It […]
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Outkast Celebrates 'Stankonia' 20th Anniversary With Digital Release Of Rare Remixes
AndrĂ© 3000 and Big Boi â collectively known as the celebrated Hip Hop duo Outkast â are undisputed legends. Together, they pumped out six impactful studio albums, including 1994’s Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, 1996’s ATLiens, 1998’s Aquemini and 2000’s Stankonia. As Stankonia approaches its 20th anniversary on October 31, Sony has announced the newly RIAA certified platinum singles â “B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad),” “Ms. Jackson” (3x-platinum) […]
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GivÄon Reflects On His Artistry in New Apple Music Film [Premiere]
Apple Music announces the California singer as their latest Up Next artist. GivÄon has been steadily making a name for himself throughout 2020, his stunning baritone voice has carried him into the hearts of his buzzing fan base. Last Friday, the Epic Records signee released his newest EP, When Itâs All Said And Done, an […]
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GivÄon Reflects On His Artistry in New Apple Music Film [Premiere]
Today, Apple Music announces the California singer as their latest Up Next artist. GivÄon has been steadily making a name for himself throughout 2020, his stunning baritone voice has carried him into the hearts of his buzzing fan base. Last Friday, the Epic Records signee released his newest EP, When Itâs All Said And Done, […]
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The Avicenna of Beats: Omid Drops Science
Please support the rap site that outlasts all the trends by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Evan Nabavian enjoys a good Israeli salad every now and again. Social distancing is anathema to being Persian. A gathering of 75 people isnât a wedding, itâs a thursday. We roll thirty deep to buy karafs […]
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The Visionary Depth of Coldcut’s “Paid in Full” Remix
Credit: Michael Ochs Our master plan has been conceived. Please help us sustain it by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Robert Ham would weigh the same as Andre the Giant with all his gold chains on. Remixes exist to enhance the longevity of a song. It started with dub producers, disco DJs, […]
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Jay Electronica, The Tale Of Two Debuts & Which One Is Better
Following the official release of Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn), the looming question among fans is: Which is the better debut from Jay Electronica â Act II or A Written Testimony? Between 2009 and 2010, New Orleans rapper Jay Electronica generated a rare excitement in hip-hop that was unusual for a Southern rapper. Who else […]
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Anderson .Paak and Timbaland Link Up for Funky Single “Jewelz”
Anderson .Paak provided the drums for his latest single. It’s been a busy past few months for Anderson .Paak. After playing a major role in Dreamworks/Universal’s comedy Trolls: World Tour, he’s appeared on the new Nas album, King’s Disease and the Madden 21 soundtrack alongside Rick Ross with “Cut Em In.” Back in June, he dropped […]
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Remembering the Time Eddie Van Halen Recorded The Guitar Solo on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”
In the wake of the death of Eddie Van Halen, we reminisce on one of his finest contributions to music: the guitar solo on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” Rock legend Eddie Van Halen died on Tuesday, October 6th, at the age of 65 after a long battle with throat cancer. The lead guitarist and songwriter […]
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Kanye West Gets His Meeting With Master P Amid Record Label Fight
Kanye West was able to meet with Master P after expressing his desire to link up with No Limit Records founder in September. In the aftermath of Yeezy’s public crusade against the music industry, P shared a photo of himself with ‘Ye via Instagram on Wednesday (October 7). P used the post as an opportunity […]
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