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Photo by Jennifer Rosenstein Grammy-nominated artist Jon Batiste is set to bring his seventh studio album, 'World Music Radio', to life on stage with his upcoming 2024 North American tour. Rolling Stone reports that this tour, named 'Uneasy Tour: Purifying the Airwaves for the People', marks Batiste's first-ever headlining trek across the continent. The 'Uneasy Tour' will commence in Portland, Oregon, on February 16, 2024, and will extend through April […]

via Wikipedia The world of gaming is about to get a fresh infusion of creativity and diversity, thanks to the latest venture by Cordell Broadus and his father, the legendary Snoop Dogg. Known for their impactful collaborations, the father-son duo is no stranger to the business sector, particularly in innovative and creative industries. From Metaverse Ventures to Gaming Pioneers As highlighted by AFROTECH, Cordell and Snoop have already made their […]

Tracy Chapman became the first Black person to win Song of the Year at the 57th annual Country Music Awards in Nashville on Wednesday. Above, Chapman performs on NBC's "Today" show in 2005. Bebeto Matthews/Associated Press Tracy Chapman was honored with Song of the Year for her 1988 folk anthem "Fast Car" at the Country Music Awards on Wednesday, becoming the first Black songwriter to ever win the award. "Fast […]

Noname performs a Tiny Desk concert Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. Out of the thousand and some Tiny Desk concerts to date, it's seldom an artist returns to the Desk. But when they do, there are a couple requirements: come in a new iteration or present something completely different. In this case, the Chicago-bred, emcee-activist Noname does both when she performs some revolutionary raps from […]

The Trapital Report 2023 offers an insightful exploration of the hip-hop and R&B genres’ standing in the music industry, particularly in terms of genre popularity. At HYFIN, we are also invested in making sure the artists we play get representation stages in Milwaukee and across the midwest. Genre Popularity: Streaming vs. Live MusicHip-hop and R&B have long dominated streaming services, reflecting their adaptability and appeal in the digital age. However, […]

Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. In the landscape of hip-hop, few tales are as compelling as the saga of the Wu-Tang Clan, whose legacy reverberates 30 years since the release of their groundbreaking album, "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)." This isn't just an album; it's a cultural milestone that encapsulates the raw and unfiltered experiences of nine young men from Staten Island, who channeled their struggles with […]