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NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. An expansive consortium of outrageously dope releases continues as one of the illest weeks of music this year featuring new projects from Dinner Party, Şęwà, Fana Hues, Rayvn Lanae, Q Marsden, Inspectah Deck, FLO, Duckwrth, Pink Siifu and Brent Faiyaz YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with Brad Anthony Bernard aka B. Wyzdom Ladies First: Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball of Tank & The Bangas THE INTERVIEW with JALEN NGONDA NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. A wildly spectacular bevy of greatness from future jazz superstars, Hip Hop legends and genre-bending and blending styles from: DOMi & JD BECK, Cautious Clay, Shaboozey, Cindy Blackman Santana, Davido, Lil Uzi Vert, Juicy J, Lil Uzi Vert, Tyga & $TARFACE, Kurupt & DJ Battlecat and Odeal

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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

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 […]

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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

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 […]

todayAugust 24, 2026

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Ladies First: The Womack Sisters

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 […]

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THE INTERVIEW…with MIC KING

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 […]

todayAugust 20, 2026

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THE INTERVIEW with JALEN NGONDA

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 […]

todayAugust 19, 2026

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NEW MUSIC MONDAYS…A truly magnificent cacophony of aural treats from the entire, global musical landscape…Newness from Jungle, Ayra Starr, fata morgana, The Womack Sisters, Open Mike Eagle & Kenny Segal, Channel Tres, Rochelle Jordan, Jon Batiste, Len, and Internet Money.

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 […]

todayAugust 16, 2026

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YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with TRUE SKOOL

We had the distinct pleasure to have ANOTHER, excellent convo with Shalina Ali and Fidel Verdin from True Skool about their 9th Annual Summer Park Jam, taking place August 14th & 15th at The Peck Pavilion at The iconic Marcus Center, in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee. The event includes the CEO Sessions on Friday, with some excellent speakers and tons of wisdom and experience being shared from individuals, sharing game, knowledge and insight into how they became successful. Saturday […]

todayAugust 14, 2026

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NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. An expansive consortium of outrageously dope releases continues as one of the illest weeks of music this year featuring new projects from Dinner Party, Şęwà, Fana Hues, Rayvn Lanae, Q Marsden, Inspectah Deck, FLO, Duckwrth, Pink Siifu and Brent Faiyaz

Dinner Party – Whatchu Bringing? Screenshot Empire / Sounds of Crenshaw When the superhero squad of modern jazz and hip-hop soul—Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, and 9th Wonder—reconnects, you clear your evening and pour something smooth. Whatchu Bringing? feels less like a traditional album release and more like pulling up to an exclusive studio session where the vibes are immaculate and the musicianship is completely off the charts. Vocal powerhouse Phoelix acts as the soulful glue across tracks like […]

todayAugust 10, 2026

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Ladies First: Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball of Tank & The Bangas

Courtesy of the Artist I sat down with Tank of Tank & The Bangas for an exclusive conversation about the group’s latest project, The Last Balloon, and the journey that brought them this far.  We explored the pivotal moments behind each chapter of the balloon series, reflected on the NPR Tiny Desk performance that propelled the band to global recognition and went beyond the stage to discover the woman behind the artist. We also discussed the group’s upcoming performance at À La Carte at […]

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NEW MUSIC MONDAYS. A wildly spectacular bevy of greatness from future jazz superstars, Hip Hop legends and genre-bending and blending styles from: DOMi & JD BECK, Cautious Clay, Shaboozey, Cindy Blackman Santana, Davido, Lil Uzi Vert, Juicy J, Lil Uzi Vert, Tyga & $TARFACE, Kurupt & DJ Battlecat and Odeal

DOMi & JD BECK WHO ASKED? APESHIT / Blue Note Records The chaos duo is officially back, and WHO ASKED? is an absolute fever dream in the best way possible! Moving away from the long list of heavy guest stars from their debut, DOMi and JD BECK bring in a sinfonietta of classical players to execute a super-maximalist, orchestral jazz-indietronica vision. DOMi’s blindingly fast keyboard work and JD BECK’s impossibly tight live drumming collide to create a sound that feels […]

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