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Ladies First: Allison Russell
07/11/2026

Courtesy of the 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 the

CHUCK STRANGERS….THE INTERVIEW
07/11/2026

When Chuck Strangers sits down to talk about Glory of the King’s Hand (Lex Records), it feels less like a standard promo run and more like a late-night chat with an old friend. He opens up about how this album represents a major shift in perspective: it’s all about playing the cards you’re dealt ins

Ladies First: Kelsey Lu
07/06/2026

Courtesy of ArtistI sit down with acclaimed cellist, singer, composer and self-proclaimed “orchestral nerd” Kelsey Lu, one of today’s most captivating musical storytellers. We discuss how their classical training laid the foundation for their artistry, why storytelling has always been at the heart o

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

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