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Julius Rodriguez, a young pianist fusing (all) the music from inside-out

Julius Rodriguez, whose album Let Sound Tell All was a through line this year for journalist and author Marcus J. Moore. Erik Barden/Courtesy of the artist In June, the pianist/drummer Julius Rodriguez released his debut album, Let Sound Tell All, a project so dynamic that even the umbrella of jazz couldn't quite contain its essence. Though the genre was surely present, the songs "All I Do" and "In Heaven" showed […]

todayDecember 14, 2022

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Megan Thee Stallion takes the stand in Tory Lanez trial, shares suicidal thoughts

Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete, makes her way from the Hall of Justice to the courthouse to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in Los Angeles, CA. Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion took the stand as a witness for the prosecution during the assault trial of singer Tory Lanez in Los […]

todayDecember 14, 2022

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HYFIN’s Favorite Albums of 2022

Artwork by Erin Bagatta Perhaps the most defining aspect of the HYFIN team's top albums of the year is our range. It's a very eclectic bunch of songs, emotions, artists and sounds. By the time you've scrolled all the way through you'll see we truly embody the definition of living and thriving in many spaces. Our station launched on Juneteenth 2022, and that makes this is our first "Album of […]

todayDecember 12, 2022 1

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Klassik reminds us all that karma is real in new single “All Comes Back”

The newest release from Klassik is a cautionary message. It's one we've all heard before, but here, it's clear some of us need to be reminded about karma. In "All Comes Back" he warns "...you can run, you can hide, but in time your hand will show." The visuals, mostly in black and white, are simple yet crisp. Klassik sings lessons from the beach, reflecting on past dealings with inauthentic […]

todayDecember 8, 2022

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Hip-hop queen Lil’ Kim’s fashion legacy is undeniable

The iconic looks that rapper Lil' Kim pioneered in the 1990s helped usher in the fusion of high fashion and hip-hop. Pool SIMON/STEVENS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images; Ron Galella/Getty Images; Anthony Harvey/PA Images via Getty Images; Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images; Photo Illustration by Kaz Fantone/NPR Think of the top women rappers of our time: Cardi B. Megan Thee Stallion. Nicki Minaj. They all showcase a signature style that involves multicolored wigs, […]

todayDecember 7, 2022

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The 20 Best R&B Albums of 2022

Amber Mark's Three Dimensions Deep is one of NPR Music's top 20 R&B albums of 2022.Photo Illustration: Jackie Lay/NPR/Scott Dudelson/Getty Images In Washington, D.C., locals convene at Songbyrd Music House to discuss the merits of Tevin Campbell and Raphael Saadiq during R&B club, a monthly gathering for some of the genre's devotees, taking deep dives into its rich history. The event was created by a few enthusiastic music people to wrangle and […]

todayDecember 7, 2022

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Genre-bending Jean Dawson finds inspiration by speaking his truth and living life without boundaries

Courtesy of the artist For most people walking a tight rope between multiple spaces and places can be a challenge. But not for Jean Dawson. If he had his way there would be no boundaries, in language, land music or imagery.  Nothing displays this more than his video for "Pirate Radio". In this video he plays with the duality of images. He begins the video highlighting the connection between technology […]

todayDecember 5, 2022 11

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SAULT’s 5-album drop deepens its long-standing communal values

SAULT's work reinforces the sonic connections between global Black communities — from Africa to the Americas — and brings in a multitude of voices to tell an undivided story. Across 12 releases over three years, the London ensemble SAULT has posed a number of increasingly existential questions: "Why do fools always have something to say?" (7, 2019), "Can you forgive your people?" (Untitled (Black Is), 2020), "Can't you see the […]

todayNovember 30, 2022

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Wizkid’s ‘More Love, Less Ego’ is so relaxed it’s nearly static

The work that so clearly went into sharpening Wizkid's delivery bristles against the listlessness applied to his writing. His voice alone can no longer sustain him. Fawaz Ibrahim Wizkid will not be rushed. Famous for teasing albums years before they drop, he's constantly driving his devoted fan base, Wizkid FC, into a frenzy on social media. But the long waits have often paid off. His 2020 full-length, Made In Lagos, […]

todayNovember 30, 2022

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‘I always knew’: NNAMDI on new music, family inspirations and his ‘backup career’ in engineering

Courtesy of the artist The following interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. Element Everest-Blanks: You were born in California, moved to Ohio, and then ultimately settled in Lansing, Illinois. NNAMDI: Correct. EEB: Father was, or still is, a minister. NNAMDI: Yes he is. I would go to church, do the services. I started playing some music in church too. I played drums a little bit, but I was […]

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