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YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley
12/05/2025

Welcome to another episode of HYFIN’s YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW. for this special edition with Milwaukee County Executive, David Crowley, and let me tell you, this gentlemen and his work ethic are something to marvel! He’s out here doing the impossible: juggling running Milwaukee County, running f

Jean Dawson explores duality on ‘Rock A Bye Baby: Glimmer of God’
12/05/2025

I recently sat down with Jena Dawson to talk about his latest album, Glimmer of God. Our conversation dug into the duality that’s been present in his music from the very beginning. From his debut album “Bad Sport” to his latest album “Rock a Bye Baby: Glimmer of God,” Jean has taken us on his journe

New Music Friday: 4 essential albums from Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, MAVI, Erick Sermon & Muluken Mellesse
12/05/2025

MAVI, Photo by Mase RalphNew Music Friday arrives with four focused releases that bridge classical interpretation, independent hip-hop, veteran rap production and a foundational reissue from Ethiopia’s modern music legacy. This week’s new music releases move between orchestral performance, soulful l

Milwaukee seeks public input on Red Arrow Park redesign
12/01/2025

City officials are asking residents to help shape the next chapter of Red Arrow Park, as work begins on a redesign of one of downtown’s most visible and historically important public spaces.The effort grows out of Connec+ing MKE: Downtown Plan 2040, the city’s long-range plan for the central busines

Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff dies at 81
11/25/2025

The musician and actor helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, thanks in part to his songs and starring role in the 1972 film The Harder They Come.The post Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff dies at 81 appeared first on HYFIN.Jimmy Cliff onstage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland in

Buddy Red finds his voice: From T.I.’s son to bold, authentic rocker
11/24/2025

I sat down with artist Buddy Red, though he’ll tell you himself that the title “artist” only scratches the surface. We dug into his single “Sold His Soul,” a track sparked by a powerful conversation with his brother that lit a fire in him to speak boldly about the music industry, authenticity and hi

Hyfinated Conversations

Mic Drop Moments: Buddy Red
I sat down with artist Buddy Red, though he’ll tell you himself that the title “artist” only scratches the surface. We dug into his new single “Soul His Soul”, a track sparked by a powerful conversation with his brother that lit a fire in him to speak boldly about the music industry, authenticity, a
Boney James: The Sound of Soulful Legacy
When you sit down with a legend like Boney James, you can feel the music before a single note is played. The four-time GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist has been blending R&B, soul, and contemporary jazz for over three decades and on November 13, he’ll bring that unmistakable sound to the Marcus Performi
HYFINATED CONVERSATION: Tim Johnson Jr (Singer, Musician and star of "Everybody Still Hates Chris")
On this HYFINATED CONVERSATION we chop it up with the incredibly talented actor, singer, and songwriter, Tim Johnson Jr.,@cityboyjr to discuss his diverse career and his sensational genre-bending and soulful new album, My Desire. Tim, who got his start playing young Simba in The Lion King in Las Veg
HYFINATED CONVERSATION with Mahiri Takai star of "OnBrand with Jimmy Fallon"
Mahari Takai is a renowned designer and absolute style icon who rocketed into the spotlight on the competitive NBC show, On Brand with Jimmy Fallon. But Mahiri’s story is the stuff of legend: after a modeling scam left him with just $20 and no place to live, he spent a year homeless in New York City
HYFINated Conversations: SLUG from Atmosphere
Atmosphere's Slug is on the road for the "Dank Days of Summer" tour, a traveling festival that he feels embodies the spirit of 1990s hip-hop. The tour, which also features Cypress Hill, Lupe Fiasco, and The Pharcyde, feels special to him because it brings together artists from different "branches" o
HYFINated Converstions: Slug from Atmosphere
Atmosphere's Slug is on the road for the "Dank Days of Summer" tour, a traveling festival that he feels embodies the spirit of 1990s hip-hop. The tour, which also features Cypress Hill, Lupe Fiasco, and The Pharcyde, feels special to him because it brings together artists from different "branches" o