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NEW MUSIC MONDAYS…Tantalizing new flavors from Kehlani, Yuna, Billy Danze, Jordan Rakei, Angelique Kidjo, Liam Bailey, VINSON, Ebony Riley and Jai’Len Josey
04/27/2026

Kehlani – KEHLANI(Atlantic Records)Queen Kehlani’s self-titled fifth album is a masterclass in R&B maturity, dropping right on her 31st birthday. Moving away from the experimental “Crash” era, this project leans back into a sophisticated, 2000s-coded soul sound that feels both nostalgic and futurist

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. Transcendental flyness and superb audio from M.I.A., yaya bey, Adrian Younge, Honey Dijon, Jessie Ware, Blue Lab Beats, Protoje and Buddy
04/20/2026

M.I.A. – M.I. 7 (Ohmni Music) The global disruptor is back, and she’s taking us to church church—but not the way we might be used to. M.I. 7 is a global form of gospel, yet a pivot that trades traditional pews for heavy, distorted basslines and rhythmic chants that feel [...]The post NEW MUSIC MOND

HYFINATED CONVERSATION with IDK
04/16/2026

HYFIN recently sat down with IDK, a remarkable artist and producer whose journey is as compelling as his sound. Born in London and raised in the DMV, IDK has quickly become one of the most respected voices in the industry by blending raw honesty with high-level musicality. In this HYFINATED CONVERSA

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. Monumental new albums from some of the best and brightest in the game: BALTHVS, DJ Muggs & T.F., Snoop Dogg, Jacob Banks, Tink, Wesley Joseph, Mama’s Gun, Chicago Soul Jazz Collective and Momo Boyd
04/13/2026

BALTHVS – Transmutations (Cubensis Records) The funky and trippy Colombian trio has officially “transmuted” their road energy into a high-fidelity studio experience. Captured during their Flesh and Soulworld tour and polished between San Diego and Bogotá, the album features bandleader Balthazar Agu

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS…Prestigious new releases from some greats: Thundercat, Arlo Parks, Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa, Swae Lee and OMAH LAY
04/06/2026

Thundercat – Distracted (BRAINFEEDER)Arriving exactly six years after his Grammy-winning It Is What It Is, Thundercat’s latest effort is an organically stunning and stubbornly present new chapter. While the album maintains his signature dream-like falsetto and virtuosic bass work, it feels more empa

YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with NileXNile
03/31/2026

On the latest installment of our podcast series, YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW we chop it up with exemplary Milwaukee MC, NileXNile. From his early days beatboxing in the lunchroom at Atlas Preparatory Academy to becoming a “Crown Jewel” of the Milwaukee music scene, NileXNile’s journey is a masterclas

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