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THE INTERVIEW with FLAMINGOSIS
10/28/2026

From D1 Wrestling to Sample-Flipping Greatness: Flamingosis Reflects on Sound, Growth, and 10 Years of Bright MomentsWhen Aaron Velasquez—better known to the music world as Flamingosis—first started making beats, he wasn’t overthinking his legacy. Armed with GarageBand and a healthy obsession with h

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: Anderson .Paak & Cordae, Che Noir, Michael Kiwanuka, The Midnight Hour, John Legend, Shabazz Palaces, Amy Winehouse, Hit-Boy, Laila!, Ino Casablanca, Orchestra Baobab & Surprise Chef
10/26/2026

Anderson .Paak & Cordae – Heavy Is the Crown(APESHIT / Artistry Worldwide)Oxnard’s virtuoso drummer-vocalist Anderson .Paak teams up with Raleigh lyrical heavyweight Cordae for Heavy Is the Crown, a vibrant collaborative project rooted in effortless charisma and top-tier musicianship. Trading sharp

THE INTERVIEW with YOUR OLD DROOG
10/20/2026

Unfiltered, Unstoppable, and Undefeated: Your Old Droog on “Bread and Butter”:Since bursting onto the scene a decade ago, Ukrainian-born, Brooklyn-bred MC Your Old Droog has built one of the most respected catalogs in modern hip-hop. Known for his relentless work ethic, dense lyricism, and top-tier

THE INTERVIEW with DEVON GILFILLIAN
10/20/2026

Connecting Through the Chaos: Devon Gilfillian on Life, Love, and Living on the RoadFor soulful singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian, life on the road is equal parts magical exchange and grueling hustle. Currently crisscrossing the country in a Sprinter van for his Time Will Tell tour, Gilfillian desc

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS….featuring NEW releases from Rachel Chinouriri, Lucky Daye, Nao, ALA.NI & Adrian Younge, The Avalanches, Pi’erre Bourne, Tierra Whack, Tinie Tempah, Chrissi & N8NOFACE
10/19/2026

Rachel Chinouriri – I Think I Spoke Too Soon(Parlophone Records / Atlas Artists)Rachel Chinouriri returns with a deeply personal record that digs into the bittersweet complexities of heartbreak and growth. Known for her soaring indie-pop textures and velvet-rich vocals, the British singer-songwriter

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: New projects from Dawn Richard, Danielle Ponder, Remi Wolf, BALTHVS, Tobe Nwigwe, Joyce Wrice, Rochelle Jordan, 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE & Souls Of Mischief and Pitbull
10/12/2026

Dawn Richard – Creole Culture(Merge Records)Dawn Richard delivers a vibrant, soul-drenched tribute to her New Orleans roots that feels like a non-stop street festival. The project effortlessly bridges R&B vocals, electronic club soundscapes, and driving brass-band horn arrangements without missing a

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