2009 December » Passion of the Weiss

Dec
22

Despite Gallup Polls indicating that 83 percent of Passion of the Weiss readers have eaten a latka at some point (77 percent of whom did not refer to it as a “potato pancake,”) we are vaguely aware of a holiday that goes down around the time of the winter solstice. A holiday that involves a… Continue reading »

Dec
21

Sach O: Oldschool Rap Mashup Monday

Leave it to Jim Jones of all people to deliver one of the year’s most random and unexpectedly dope rap tunes. Combining the unfuckwithable Sucker MC drums, a huge Rose Royce Sample AND a guest verse from Rev Run, the production recalls the best of MF Doom’s Mm…Food-era madness, but with a club ready tempo… Continue reading »

Dec
19

Billy Stewart – “Cross Your Heart”

If you’re anything like me and have been waking up with Jay Electronica’s “Exhibit C” in your head every morning since the CDQ leaked, you’ve probably wondered what the sample source was for Just Blaze’s brilliant beat. Since we here at Passion of the Weiss aim to solve your problems of head, heart and podiatry,… Continue reading »

Dec
17

ZIP File of The 50 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2009

There it is. Take it. Download: ZIP: Passion of the Weiss 50 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2009 (Left-Click)

Dec
17

The 50 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2009 (#25-1)

25. Big Boi ft. Gucci Mane – “Shine Blockas” Somehow, Big Boi, one half of the most popular rap group of all-time, has leaked fantastic album material for over a year-plus and still Sir Luscious Lead Foot can’t get a release date. The latest gem from Daddy Fat Sacks’s solo album, “Shine Blockas” combines Gucci’s… Continue reading »

Dec
16

The 50 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2009 (#50-1)

If you’re kind enough to link, use this post, as the complete list will be added tomorrow. Yes, there will be a ZIP file at the end. Yes, we have no bananas. 50. Magr ft. Blu – “Laminated Looseleafs” Odes to the pen and pad seem prosaic in 2009. We’ve all heard a million encomiums… Continue reading »

Dec
15

Beards, Blazers & Brainfeeder: The Brainfeeder Sessions With Nosaj Thing, ESKMO, and Mono/Poly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=derQy-vfJ9g I’m still reeling from last night’s Brainfeeder Sessions. Mono/Poly, ESKMO, and Nosaj Thing torpedoing my mind into scattered tessarae. Think a hip-hop laserium, cat-nip for the stoned–as evidenced by the billowing clouds of smoke periodically erupting in the darkened Downtown Independent theatre. Standing room only, clumps of people, commanding the stairwells, the aisles, every… Continue reading »

Dec
14

The Best Reissues & Compilations of 2009 (New Testament)

I strolled through the books of Job to unfold and open bibles/ instead of hopin’ on revivals. V/A: Hyperdub, 5 — 5 Years of Hyperdub [Hyperdub] This wasn’t supposed to happen–what with Internet-era Jeremiahs prophesizing the demise of regionalism and the end of localized movements. Steve Goodman and company intuitively understood that change could come… Continue reading »

Dec
11

Guido – Fact Mix 108

The great Fact enlists Guido (see here and here) to drop a mix for them, featuring an array of tracks from his latest Beautiful Complications EP, his Pinch peers, and sundry other nonsense. He also dispels the rumors that he will make a guest appearance on next week’s Jersey Shore. Tracklist below the jump. Download:… Continue reading »

Dec
11

Dr. Hollywood ft. Kurupt – “69 Chevy”

It’s become increasingly rare to hear a great new song on the radio for the first time. I’m not sure whether that’s because Internet leaks ensure advance warning, or because I spend most of my drive-time listening to the new KDAY (who else is going to play “Gangstas Make the World Go Round?“) So hearing… Continue reading »