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YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with JOHNNY FRANCHINO
02/04/2026

In this episode of Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. Milwaukee’s own Johnny Franchino takes us on a journey through his deep-rooted musical DNA, starting with a childhood household that served as a “melting pot” of legendary sounds. He credits his diverse palette to his parents—his mother, who possessed

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: Sensational NEW releases from NIija, Don Toliver, Labrinth, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon and Terrace Martin
02/02/2026

This week’s New Music Monday on HYFIN celebrates a massive wave of releases from the January 30 drop. Labrinth leads with the cinematic chaos of COSMIC OPERA ACT I, while Nija officially claims her throne in modern R&B with What I Didn’t Say. Don Toliver’s OCTANE provides the high-speed soundtrack t

Sherri Shepherd talks confidence, comedy, and representation ahead of Milwaukee tour stop
01/29/2026

I recently sat down with the incomparable Sherri Shepherd, actress, comedian, bestselling author, and all-around cultural icon, for a conversation that was equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and real.Sherri has done it all: from scene-stealing roles in film and television, to her Daytime Emmy Award–w

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: Stellar new releases from Ari Lennox, Roc Marciano, IDK, Boldy James & Real Bad Man, DJ HARRISON and Dames Brown
01/26/2026

Here is a small sampling and debrief of some of the many stellar standout releases from the January 23, 2026, The weekly Friday drop. With so much extravagant music coming from all corners of the globe, your friends and family here at HYFIN have your back from track-to-track. These projects definit

Robin Hilton reveals what Tiny Desk really looks for in an artist
01/23/2026

I recently sat down with Robin Hilton, one of the driving forces behind NPR’s Tiny Desk, for an insightful conversation about music, meaning, and the responsibility that comes with producing one of the most influential platforms in modern culture.We explored what it truly takes to fill the space of

YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with Lafayette Crump
01/05/2026

Lafayette Crump, Milwaukee’s Commissioner of City Development, joined the Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow podcast to share a vision for the city that blends urbanist policy with a deep-rooted cultural heartbeat. Growing up on 27th and Burleigh, Crump’s early memories of Milwaukee are intertwined with the

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