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Pre Broadway Production of THE WIZ, featuring Kyle Ramar Freeman as Lion, Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Phillip Johnson Richardson as Tinman, Avery Wilson as Scarecrow. Photo by Jeremy Danie I had the chance to sit down with Alan Mingo Jr., who brings a whole new energy to the Wizard in ”The Wiz”. Let me tell you, this is not the Wizard you think you know. We talked about how this […]
Pre Broadway Production of THE WIZ, featuring Kyle Ramar Freeman as Lion, Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Phillip Johnson Richardson as Tinman, Avery Wilson as Scarecrow. Photo by Jeremy Danie I had the chance to sit down with Alan Mingo Jr., who brings a whole new energy to the Wizard in ”The Wiz”. Let me tell you, this is not the Wizard you think you know. We talked about how this reimagined version challenges everything we’ve come to expect. Alan shared […]
For your New Music Monday on HYFIN, we are zeroing in on the most impactful, genre-blurring projects that landed on Friday, March 20, 2026. These nine LPs and EPs represent the full spectrum of the Urban Alternative movement—from the sophisticated jazz-funk of Los Angeles to the minimalist, avant-garde soul of South London. Here are your deep-dive reviews for today's rotation from your good firnds at HYFIN: Alex Isley – When The City Sleeps (Free Lunch / Warner Records) Alex Isley’s […]
James Blake – Trying Times (Good Boy Records) James Blake’s seventh studio album is his first major statement as a fully independent artist, marking a significant return to the skeletal, soul-drenched electronic production of his early career. Written between London and LA, the project explores the search for empathy and connection amidst global and personal chaos, ditching high-gloss pop for intimacy. The standout track "Death of Love" features Dave, bridging Blake’s ethereal, choir-like vocals with grounded UK rap to create […]
What a wonderful weekend in the 414. Lovely weather. Spring is (almost) here type vibes and activities. The soundtrack: exemplary releases from a global cadre of splendid artists! We did what is only right and provided you with some of OUR favorite scorchers from the batch of releases on March 6th. Pisces season and daylight savings time, baby! That said: Here are 10 essential drops for your HYFIN rotation: Gnarls Barkley – Atlanta 10K Projects / Atlantic Records The ghosts […]
The final Friday of February 2026 has delivered a massive influx of culture-shifting sounds from Black artists across the musical spectrum. From the highly anticipated solo return of a global pop icon to the avant-garde experiments of modern boundary-pushers, today’s releases offer everything from lush retro-soul to gritty analog hip-hop. Whether you are seeking chart-topping anthems or deep-cut spiritual jazz, this week’s lineup represents the incredible depth and evolution of Black artistry in 2026. Let's talk about it, familia!!!! GENA […]
In this edition of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Milwaukee’s own 414 Big Frank (@414bigfrank) sits down for a conversation that balances viral superstardom with the grounded humor of the North Side. The interview moves chronologically through Frank's journey, beginning with his upcoming performance alongside Bossman DLow on February 28th, where he admits he still gets "the butterflies" before hitting the stage. He reflects on his early roots on 49th and Locust, describing how childhood sessions cleaning the house to the Gap […]
Friday, February 20th, 2026 brought us yet another week of some transcendental flyness in terms of New Music! However, we like to let these projects marinate over the wekkend and absorb them into ourlives and become part of the weekend fabric and THEN give them proper time to steep and then finally give our assessment. That said. That time has past and here we are with some of our favorite pics of last week's bevy of scintillating audio featuring an […]
Jill Scott – To Whom This May Concern (Blues Babe Records/The Orchard / Sony Music) Jill Scott marks her monumental return after 11 years with a 19-track album that serves as a masterclass in the Philly "neo-soul" lineage. This is an expansive record that refuses to rush, balancing lush vocal performances with sharp, modern lyricism. Key Collaborators: The guest list bridges generations, featuring JID on the standout "To B Honest," Tierra Whack on the playful "Norfside," and Ab-Soul on the […]
Screenshot In this episode of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, State Senator LaTonya Johnson joins Anthony Foster for a powerful conversation that tracks her journey from a three-room shack in rural Tennessee to the upper chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Senator Johnson shares the "nuggets" of a life lived with authenticity, from her grandmother’s humor about taking half their small town with them when they moved to Milwaukee, to her college days at Tennessee State University where she navigated the culture […]
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