| “Ol’ Dirty is Loved By People Because He’s a True Artist.” An Interview with Buddha Monk of Brooklyn Zu | February 5, 2015 |
Buddha Monk was the right hand man of the most unpredictable and charismatic rappers of all time. His new book "The Dirty Version" is his official account of a life spent alongside Ol' Dirty Bastard.
| “Back to the Basics, man. Let’s. Make. This. Right.” Yelawolf Talks Major Label Redemption & The Dixie Mafia | January 16, 2015 |
From having the #1 Rap Song of 2010 on this site, to dropping a brick with Fefe Dobson, Yelawolf now knows the ledge. Jimmy Ness breaks cornbread with Catfish Billy.
From his days in St. Louis to trotting the globe with Jamie and Mike, DJ Trackstar speaks with Jimmy Ness about running them jewels fast.
| The Top 50 Albums of 2014 #25-1 | December 12, 2014 |
In the conclusion of a special two part series, the Passion of the Weiss staff crown their top albums of 2014 and learn the value of friendship, decency, and karate.
| The Top 50 Albums of 2014 (All) | December 12, 2014 |
The Passion of the Weiss staff break down the top albums of 2014 and learn the dangers of teenage steroid abuse.
| Fall Mixtape: Jimmy Ness | December 8, 2014 |
Jimmy Ness bites the eel by the dozen Rather than opt for songs emotive of grey scale weather, blocked-guttering and shrinking daylight hours, I’ve compiled this fall mixtape as a snapshot of music I’m currently digging. The track-list reveals 2014 was the year I delved bellbottom-knee deep into funk’s luminescent depths. Prince, Zapp, Luther Vandross, Lakeside, […]
| The Blogger’s Guide to Hyping an Underdeveloped Artist | November 5, 2014 |
Why aren’t you viral? Don’t you want a Been Trill scarf? Aren’t you trying to fast track your writing career without shelling out for an MFA? Luckily, dear writer, you can gamble self-respect against click-through rates. In the age of the cyber composer, any rapper with a gimmick, a lack of dignity and a laptop […]
| Swinging The Peacemaker: An Interview with Salva | November 4, 2014 |
Jimmy Ness talks to the LA-based, Chicago-bred DJ/producer about Young Thug, songwriting, and his hard new album, "The Peacemaker."
| Passion of The Weiss Staff Favorite Songs of Summer 2014 Part Two | October 13, 2014 |
T.I’s rap mannequin Iggy Azalea might have manufactured the biggest hit, but opinions differ greatly on which artist composed the finest track this summer. In part one of this feature, the Passionweiss staff chose their favourites with suggestions including Migos, Bobby Shmurda and a Columbian rap star who’s name translates to “Mr Black President.” Part […]
| Passion of The Weiss Staff Favorite Songs of Summer 2014 Part One | October 10, 2014 |
Asking music writers to agree on one thing is an impossible task. Some think Young Thug’s otherworldly yelps ruled the summer while others would prefer he return to his home planet. One thing you can depend on is most of these tunes will inspire unrestrained dancing all the way into autumn. See below for our […]
