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Courtesy of Artist Blessing 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 messy, funny, painful and often confusing process of figuring out who you are in your 20s. Her songs — including those […]
Courtesy of Artist Blessing 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 messy, funny, painful and often confusing process of figuring out who you are in your 20s. Her songs — including those on debut album 20nothing — are deeply personal without feeling distant and turn […]
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 albums of the century. The production on this newly remastered edition holds up impeccably, serving up brass-heavy instrumentation, live drum fills, and peak vocal runs that remind us why Beyoncé remains an undisputed titan of the […]
Courtesy of Artist Their 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 made their moment happen. Because it's not about who's next. It's about who's now. This episode features my wonderful conversation with Alemeda, who talked about growing up between cultures, navigating life as the […]
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 Alchemist’s crackling, loop-heavy soundscapes. The mood is dark, hazy, and undeniably smooth, blending psych-rock samples with deep, resonant basslines that hold your attention from start to finish. Badu sounds remarkably revitalized, effortlessly gliding […]
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 speaks directly to self-growth, healing, and womanhood. It glides effortlessly between stripped-back acoustic soul and lush, orchestral-tinged R&B, never feeling rushed or over-produced. The production leaves plenty of breathing room for her delicate yet commanding voice to steer […]
Courtesy of Artist Their 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 made their moment happen. Because it's not about who's next. It's about who's now. On this episode, Element sits down with the powerhouse trio carrying on one of the most celebrated lineages in […]
Philly-born, Brooklyn-based MC Mic King joined A-BIZ on HYFIN’s…THE INTERVIEW to discuss his music career and upcoming project, For Your Consideration. Packed with beats from heavyweights like Just Blaze, Hit-Boy, Scott Storch, and Conduktor, the project highlights King’s technical prowess alongside rap royalty. In the interview, King shared the behind-the-scenes stories of collaborating with legends, including getting in the studio with Ghostface Killah for "Count On It" and securing a verse from his childhood hero, Rakim, for the track "Hallelujah"—a […]
When Jalen Ngonda logged into his recent interview with HYFIN Music Director Anthony Foster, he was hiding out indoors, battling an uncharacteristic UK heatwave. But heatwaves aside, the Maryland-born, London-based soul powerhouse has been on a serious roll. Hot on the heels of his latest Daptone Records release, Doctrine of Love, Ngonda took a breath between tour dates to break down how a few years of relentless gigging—and a healthy obsession with James Brown, New Orleans soul, and ‘60s folk […]
Ayra Starr - Starrgirl Mavin Global Holdings / Republic Records Global Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr steps into her full power on her ambitious third full-length album (LP), Starrgirl. Seamlessly shifting across 16 tracks between Afropop, R&B, and dancehall, Starr proves why she’s one of the defining voices of her generation. The album is packed with massive collaborations, including the sultry duet "Heaven Baby" featuring ZAYN, "Gimme Dat" alongside Wizkid, and "Who's Dat Girl" with Rema. Solo cuts like "Tornado" and […]
HYFIN is a media movement from Radio Milwaukee.
Milwaukee’s only Urban Alternative radio station features the full spectrum of Black music beyond R&B and Hip-Hop plus Milwaukee music. HYFIN connects the culture with the latest Black culture news, podcasts and more. Listen to best hip hop & R&B, dance, Afrobeats and more!
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