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THE INTERVIEW with JALEN NGONDA
08/19/2026

When Jalen Ngonda logged into his recent interview with HYFIN Music Director Anthony Foster, he was hiding out indoors, battling an uncharacteristic UK heatwave. But heatwaves aside, the Maryland-born, London-based soul powerhouse has been on a serious roll. Hot on the heels of his latest Daptone Re

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS…A truly magnificent cacophony of aural treats from the entire, global musical landscape…Newness from Jungle, Ayra Starr, fata morgana, The Womack Sisters, Open Mike Eagle & Kenny Segal, Channel Tres, Rochelle Jordan, Jon Batiste, Len, and Internet Money.
08/16/2026

Ayra Starr – StarrgirlMavin Global Holdings / Republic RecordsGlobal Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr steps into her full power on her ambitious third full-length album (LP), Starrgirl. Seamlessly shifting across 16 tracks between Afropop, R&B, and dancehall, Starr proves why she’s one of the defining

YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with TRUE SKOOL
08/14/2026

We had the distinct pleasure to have ANOTHER, excellent convo with Shalina Ali and Fidel Verdin from True Skool about their 9th Annual Summer Park Jam, taking place August 14th & 15th at The Peck Pavilion at The iconic Marcus Center, in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee.The event includes the CEO Sess

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. An expansive consortium of outrageously dope releases continues as one of the illest weeks of music this year featuring new projects from Dinner Party, Şęwà, Fana Hues, Rayvn Lanae, Q Marsden, Inspectah Deck, FLO, Duckwrth, Pink Siifu and Brent Faiyaz
08/10/2026

Dinner Party – Whatchu Bringing? Empire / Sounds of Crenshaw When the superhero squad of modern jazz and hip-hop soul—Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, and 9th Wonder—reconnects, you clear your evening and pour something smooth. Whatchu Bringing? feels less like a traditional album

Ladies First: Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball of Tank & The Bangas
08/07/2026

Courtesy of the ArtistI sat down with Tank of Tank & The Bangas for an exclusive conversation about the group’s latest project, The Last Balloon, and the journey that brought them this far. We explored the pivotal moments behind each chapter of the balloon series, reflected on the NPR Tiny Desk perf

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. A wildly spectacular bevy of greatness from future jazz superstars, Hip Hop legends and genre-bending and blending styles from: DOMi & JD BECK, Cautious Clay, Shaboozey, Cindy Blackman Santana, Davido, Lil Uzi Vert, Juicy J, Lil Uzi Vert, Tyga & $TARFACE, Kurupt & DJ Battlecat and Odeal
08/03/2026

DOMi & JD BECKWHO ASKED?APESHIT / Blue Note RecordsThe chaos duo is officially back, and WHO ASKED? is an absolute fever dream in the best way possible! Moving away from the long list of heavy guest stars from their debut, DOMi and JD BECK bring in a sinfonietta of classical players to execute a sup

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