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Breaking the Pattern: How Gail Ann Dorsey Defied Expectations for Young Black Girls in America
06/11/2026

Jimmy FontaineAs we celebrate Black Music Month, I’m honoring the joy, impact, and legacy of Black Female Artist per usual. I’m celebrating the music of women who continue to shape culture around the world. To kick things off, I had the pleasure of sitting dowb with the legendary Gail Ann Dorsey.We

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. An interstellar litany of marvelous music from an amazing cacophony of talent. Jalen Ngonda, Vince Staples, Lizzo, and more
06/08/2026

Jalen Ngonda — Doctrine of Love (Daptone Records)If you are looking to get completely swept away by pure, unadulterated retro-soul perfection, Jalen Ngonda is here to deliver the holy grail with his sophomore album, Doctrine of Love. This man possesses a once-in-a-generation falsetto that sounds li

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. An imperial collection of global audio concotions from Labrinth, Adekunle Gold and more
06/01/2026

ChxrryAU, Me & My Ego(XO Records / Republic Records)Toronto-bred, LA-based R&B sensation Chxrry arrives fully formed on her highly anticipated debut studio album, U, Me & My Ego. Making history as the first female artist signed to The Weeknd’s prestige XO imprint, she lives up to the moody, nocturna

I’m a moment: Ledisi on defying industry molds and finding freedom
05/28/2026

I sat down with Ledisi to discuss her latest release, For Dinah (2025), her second tribute project following Ledisi Sings Nina, which honored Nina Simone. This time, Ledisi turns her attention to the legendary Dinah Washington another women who helped shape her artistryDuring our conversation, Ledis

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. An opulent trove of elegance from 6LACK, aja monet, JPEGMAFIA, and more
05/25/2026

6LACK Love is the New Gangsta (LVRN / Interscope Records)Atlanta’s premier mood-setter, 6LACK, returns with his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Love is the New Gangsta. It has been three years since his Grammy-nominated 2023 masterpiece Since I Have A Lover. Historically, 6LACK built his ent

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. Outstanding new music from Tank & The Bangs, GIVEON, IshDARR and Canis Beats, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Tayc, Like, Mya, cosmic collective and Dua Saleh
05/18/2026

Brooklyn Funk Essentials — Black Butterfly(Dorado Records) The icons of the acid-jazz movement are officially back on the scene! Marking the legendary multicultural collective’s eighth full-length studio album, Black Butterflyarrives three years after their 2023 release Intuition. Produced and co-wr

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