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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

Ladies First: Imani Archer
08/01/2026

Courtesy of artistTheir talent is undeniable. Their contribution to the culture is indispensable. They’re the Black women in our playlists, on our screens and in our feeds. On Ladies First, Element Everest-Blanks talks with one of these remarkable women about their lives, their music and how they ma

YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with Brad Anthony Bernard aka B. Wyzdom
07/31/2026

I had the absolute honor of sitting down with 414 royalty, my brother Brad Anthony Bernard—aka B.WYZDOM—on the latest edition of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow right here on listener-supported HYFIN. We chopped it up heavy about the power of Black art, the deep roots of Milwaukee funk, and how he’s keep

10 reasons you don’t want to miss Black Arts MKE Fest this weekend
07/30/2026

As someone who proudly participates in Black Arts MKE Fest every year, I can tell you this is much more than a festival, it’s a celebration of Black excellence, creativity, culture, and community. From national recording artists and heartfelt tributes to cultural competitions, family experiences, an

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. Powerful global flavors from a wide array of sensational artists: Tyla, Adanna Duru, Cypress Hill, Kenyon Dixon, Nick Hakim, DAMEDAME*, Loe Shimmy, FLO & Lido Pimienta
07/27/2026

Tyla – A*POP(FAX / Epic Records)Tyla continues to demonstrate a refined command over modern rhythm with A*POP, building upon the global success of her debut. Rather than resting on familiar formulas, the South African singer seamlessly weaves the signature log-drum bounce of Amapiano with lush, late

Ladies First: Amanda Reifer
07/27/2026

Their talent is undeniable. Their contribution to the culture is indispensable. They’re the Black women in our playlists, on our screens and in our feeds. On Ladies First, Element Everest-Blanks talks with one of these remarkable women about their lives, their music and how they made their moment ha

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