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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

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: An all-emcompassing plethora of prestigious goodness from all angles of the music world with releases from Syd, Steve Lacy, Nia Archives, Masego, Larry June, Tricky, Ambré, Rome Streetz, Rick Ross and Magi Merlin.
07/20/2026

Syd – Beard (Free Lunch / Warner Records)Dropping on the exact same Friday as her fellow Internet bandmate, Steve LAcy (below), Syd delivers an absolute masterpiece of quiet confidence with Beard. The title itself is a brilliant, empowering flip—inspired by the upper-lip peach fuzz she was taught to

Ladies First: Jordan Patterson
07/18/2026

courtesy of artistI rarely sit down with an artist who embodies the spirit of independent artistry quite like Jordan Patterson. Born in North Carolina and raised in Los Angeles, she’s built a reputation for blending soul, folk and indie influences into music that’s both intimate and fearless.Patters

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: A sensational consortium of scorchers from Baby Rose, Chuck Strangers, Future, The-Dream, Kelela, Allison Russell, DJ Shadow and FATHERS
07/13/2026

Baby Rose – YEARNALISM (Secretly Canadian)Baby Rose has returned to completely heal our souls with her third studio album, YEARNALISM, out now via Secretly Canadian. If you fell in love with her earthy, vintage tone on her collaborative EP with BADBADNOTGOOD, this full-length project takes that raw

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