I wrote about some new Vayda, the Central Cee x Dave, Hannibal Buress taking on UK rap, Johnny Dang tributes and of course, YN Jay for this weeks Rap-Up.
The Rap Up returns with all of the genres: Texas jewelry anthems, UK rap, rap songs making fun of UK rap, lo-fi Soundcloud pastiche & Michigan shit-talking.
Ft. Dave x Central Cee, Eshu Tune FKA Hannibal Burress, YN Jay, Vayda & more.
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New Darkside sounding like a '72 "Dark Star" bleeding into "Drums/Space" during a midnight Tuareg seance in the western Sahara. 10/10 skulls and roses.
A very cool new EP somewhere between two-step and garage, modern club music, and the classic LA beat scene sound.
As created by Daktyl and Benny Ola. As released by Tokimonsta's Young Art Imprint. As written about by @Will_Schubehttps://passionweiss.com/2023/06/09/daktyl-benni-ola-chaos-theory-pt-1-ep/…@YoungArtRecords
A very cool new EP somewhere between two-step and garage, modern club music, and the classic LA beat scene sound.
As created by Daktyl and Benny Ola. As released by Tokimonsta's Young Art Imprint. As written about by
A look at the latest narcotic and nostalgic slow-rides from My Favorite Color, one of Pittsburgh's most promising rappers since the last wave of breakout Pittsburgh rappers.
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) are a dynamic pairing that refuses to be like the rest ⚡️
Having the pleasure to catch up with them, we discussed their new 'Nothing Bigger Than The Program' album & much more.
http://bit.ly/447JrXB✍🏾:
Slam on the CDJ is bac with the Best DJ Sets of the last month.
Featuring Bitter Babe, Bouffant Bouffant, The Carry Nation, Escaflowne, Faited, Kahn & Neek, Optigram, Ploy, Phil in a Maze, and more.
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The Drop returns with the Best UK rap of the last month.
Featuring South London wanderings, high-octane drill, instant classic Rinse freestyles, British chill rap, and much more that Americans usually can't fathom.
By the mighty Ethan Herlock.
, I grabbed some of my favorite sets from May: steamrolling hardcore and shoulder-rolling tech-house, light-speed breakbeat and gutbusting hard dance, back-alley grime and firestarting deep house, and plenty more.
The Rap Up is here with a look at Gunna's first song since coming home, 2016 nostalgia from Yachty and Ugly God, a Johnny Dang tribute from That Mexican O.T, the endurance of Triller, and more.
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Camaradxs:
Escribí sobre 1998, el año más importante del Rock Mexicano - desde la internacionalización de la Avanzada Regia, hasta el primer festival Vive Latino - para
In 1998, in the wake of NAFTA, Mexican society underwent a period of crisis and upheaval. In response, it produced some of the best rock music of all-time.
On the 25th anniversary of that landmark year, @radioleonel wrote a definitive retrospective. https://passionweiss.com/2023/06/05/rock-mexicano-1998-a-retrospective/…
I'm on record as an inveterate Harry Styles cynic, but this reworking of "Harry's House" by Dave Harrington, Spencer Zahn & Jeremy Gustin is so good that I may be forced to reconsider it all
@Will_Schube explains w/ artfulness https://passionweiss.com/2023/06/02/dave-harrington-jeremy-gustin-spender-zahn-visit-harrys-house/…@dharringtone@spencerzahn
In 1998, in the wake of NAFTA, Mexican society underwent a period of crisis and upheaval. In response, it produced some of the best rock music of all-time.
On the 25th anniversary of that landmark year,
I'm on record as an inveterate Harry Styles cynic, but this reworking of "Harry's House" by Dave Harrington, Spencer Zahn & Jeremy Gustin is so good that I may be forced to reconsider it all
“It’s an honor to celebrate another proud moment in Neiman Marcus Group’s rich history—one that I am pleased to say began right here in Dallas,” Mayor Johnson said in a statement.
https://s24806.pcdn.co/neiman-marcus-unveils-innovative-new-dallas-hub-at-cityplace-sets-bar-for-collaborative-workspaces/…
Working with David Malitz was like being in the best band with your best friend who also happens to be the best teacher you’ve ever had, all while having the most fun possible
He has shaped my life profoundly and my gratitude is forever
I had a vivid dream of writing this piece some days back. Reconstructed from dream memory and edited by Jeff, I present a dart on writing about billy woods.
A critic's notebook essay on the emotional subtleties and sly hilarity of billy woods – and how they manifest on "Maps," his latest opus with Kenny Segal.
By the great @DonnaCWriteshttps://passionweiss.com/2023/06/01/billy-woods-emotional-rap/…@BackwoodzHipHop
A critic's notebook essay on the emotional subtleties and sly hilarity of billy woods – and how they manifest on "Maps," his latest opus with Kenny Segal.
By the great
, I spoke to electronic-music headspinner Kode9. We covered a wide range of material surrounding his current practice: audio essays and surrealism, science fiction and Grand Theft Auto, jungle and 160-BPM club tools.
is out now
the next single is out June 22
the full 'To Operate This System' album is out July 26
http://push.fm/fl/amberdec
(also, album after next in 96% mixing percentile)
An interview with Kode9 about Dali and melted digital realities, being challenged by new technologies, bridging experimental and club-focused music, theory, fiction, and video games, and his latest project "Astro-Darien & Escapology."
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Soul Supreme's 'Poetic Justice' is out since last Friday.
Want to know the full story about the actual quest for justice that drives the album's themes? Look no further.⤵️
In 2019, a collaboration between Soul Supreme & FredFades became an unlikely hit, but things quickly soured over ownership & pub rights.
This is how a musical partnership became a 3-year lawsuit that could permanently alter European IP law.
By @jmonkeyhttps://passionweiss.com/2023/04/11/soul-supreme-lawsuit-norway/…
Very excited to share this week's Rap-Up, where I chronicle the return of J Hus, a new Juice WRLD freestyle, the Ralfy x 03 Greedo collab and stoneda5th sending his woman to Japan.
The Rap Up returns with an essential guide between real life and fiction.
Featuring Greedo x Ralfy the Plug, Juice WRLD, J Hus, S5, and Slime Dollaz
By Moncler
It's testament to Succession's genius that the finale would deny a conniving murderer, a sex pest fascist, and a backstabbing hypocrite the chance to realize their dreams and somehow half the fans would be upset that they didn't get a * happy * ending.
A perfect comic tragedy.
Paste Mag including the first single from the holy trinity of Rhys Langston x Pioneer 11 in their Best New Songs of the week list.
Bleak landscapes, dubby soundscapes, nimble flows.
What more can you ask for?
https://pastemagazine.com/music/best-songs/best-new-songs-3…
Chester Watson again making the claim for himself as one of the best lyricists of his generation
This is "fish don't climb trees," an underwater dream of burning incense & red Georgia clay. An otherworldly & eerie new channel, somewhere between the Twilight Zone & Shakespeare.
How the ostensibly diametrically opposed styles of Four Tet and William Tyler led to one of the best songs of the year – the 10-minute psychedelic squall of "Darkness, Darkness."
By @Will_Schubehttps://passionweiss.com/2023/05/26/four-tet-william-tylers-darkness-darkness-track-review/…