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NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: Jhene Aiko, Ezra Collective, Ibibio Sound Machine, Natanya, Nigeria 80, Bonobo, Standing On The Corner and Funkadelic
09/14/2026

Jhené Aiko – Westside Whimsy (ArtClub International / Def Jam Recordings)Jhené Aiko makes her long-awaited return with Westside Whimsy, a project that leans heavily into 90s West Coast nostalgia while staying grounded in her signature ethereal R&B. The album moves with a laid-back, sun-drenched ease

Ladies First: Blessing Jolie
09/08/2026

Courtesy of ArtistBlessing Jolie is the kind of artist who makes growing up feel worth documenting — not because she has all the answers, but because she is unafraid to sit with the questions.The Nigerian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist raised in Katy, Texas, has built her music around the

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: Beyoncé, Flamingosis, Nemzzz. KARRAHBOOO,LAZER DIM 700, corto.alto, Blu & Sndtrak & Dizzee Rascal
09/07/2026

Beyoncé – B’Day (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (Columbia Records)Queen Bey takes listeners back to 2006 with a massive 20th-anniversary expansion of her seminal sophomore LP. Originally written and recorded in a whirlwind two-week session, B’Day remains one of the most explosive, fast-paced R&B a

Ladies First: Alemeda
08/31/2026

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

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: Busta Rhymes & J Dilla, Erykah Badu & The Alchemist, Dahi, Alabama Shakes, Fat Joe, Prince and more….
08/31/2026

Erykah Badu & The Alchemist – Before The World Blows (Control FREAQ Records / Young Recordings)When one of the undisputed queens of soul links with rap’s most prolific underground architect, the result is pure hypnotic alchemy. Erykah Badu’s cosmic, free-floating vocal runs nestle perfectly into The

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS…An array of astronomical releases that encapsulates the power of global artistry and the present and future of soul music and Hip Hop. Stellar releases from Cleo Sol, Rapsody, Jorja Smith, Destin Conrad, Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats and Ransom
08/24/2026

Cleo Sol — The Gentlewoman(Forever Living Originals)Cleo Sol returns with The Gentlewoman, continuing her streak of crafting soothing, soul-cleansing music that feels like a warm embrace. The project doubles down on organic instrumentation, rich vocal harmonies, and contemplative songwriting that sp

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