HYFIN FAM NEWSLETTER

 

You must read the Terms of use before continuing

DJ JAZZY JEFF…THE INTERVIEW
07/02/2026

It definitely isn’t everyday that we get to talk to Hip-Hop Royalty and one of the living embodiments of the genre but, today we did. DJ Jazzy Jeff is an icon and legend, and your favorite DJ’s favorite DJ. The Philadelphia native has a long and storied career going back nearly 40 years. His early d

Ladies First: Mereba
06/30/2026

Courtesy of ArtistFor this episode, I sat down with an incredible artist whose creativity delves into the margins of our lives. Some artists write songs. Mereba writes memories.In this conversation, the singer-songwriter reflected on the moment she first fell in love with writing, the profound influ

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: Transcendental audio presentations from all over the globe from : Ibeyi, Benny The Butcher, T.I., Aleywa, Maxo Kream, Nectar Woode, Sekou, Naomi Sharon, Devon Gillfillian, Tasha and Keturah.
06/29/2026

Ibeyi – Offering(AWAL Recordings)French-Cuban twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz return with Offering, their fourth studio album that stretches their mesmerizing global soundscapes into grander, experimental territories. Known for blending modern electronic elements with traditional Yorùbá chan

Ladies First: Tiana Major9
06/22/2026

Courtesy of ArtistTiana Major9 joins to discuss her latest project, November Scorpio, a collection of songs that showcases the British singer-songwriter’s signature blend of soul, vulnerability and masterful storytelling.Best known for her breakout single “Collide” from the Queen & Slim soundtrack,

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. An illustrious bevy of greatness for your ears from Tierra WHACK, PJ Morton, Alchemist, Myles Smith, Miles Davis, YG, Chloe & Timbaland, The War & The Treaty, Fredo & Cochise.
06/22/2026

Tierra Whack – Whack’s Museum (Interscope Records)Tierra Whack confidently reclaims her title as hip-hop’s most eccentric visionary on her brilliant new mixtape, Whack’s Museum. Stepping completely away from standard guest features, the Philadelphia emcee uses all 12 tracks to showcase her unmatched

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS….A superb week of releases from marvelous artists old and new and fresh for you. Newness from Blxst, Kelsey Lu, Tori Kelly, Fly Anakin, Wiki, Brian Jackson & Masters at Work, Infinity Song and Conway The Machine.
06/15/2026

Blxst Labor Of Love (Empire)Blxst comes through completely self-produced on Labor Of Love, serving up his signature buttery West Coast R&B bounce. He doubles down on the melodic hooks and crisp drum pockets that have made him a staple for summer soundtracks, maintaining a flawless balance between sm

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