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Metro Boomin and Future perform during 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. The producer and rapper have linked for two sprawling new albums this year, released weeks apart. Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV Only a few months into Metro Boomin's first year at Morehouse, the full-time student and part-time producer found himself at a crossroads. He had migrated to the trap capital from St. Louis, his stage name an amalgamation of […]
As we dive into the fourth week of April 2024, HYFIN presents a diverse selection of must-listen new albums from a range of talented artists. This week's spotlight shines on Blue Lab Beats, an electronic jazz fusion duo; Bbymutha, a defiant Chattanooga-born, Atlanta-based rapper; Cadence Weapon, a Hamilton-based rapper, producer, and author; Seafood Sam, a virtuosic rapper, singer, and producer from Long Beach County; and Ruger and BNXN, two rising […]
In the vibrant hip-hop world, a new star is on the rise. Seafood Sam, hailing from Long Beach, California, makes waves with his unique blend of sophisticated lyricism, jazz-infused beats, and deeply personal storytelling. Seafood Sam is an artist to watch with a growing discography and a highly anticipated debut album, "Standing on Giant Shoulders," set to release on April 19th. Seafood Sam's Background: Navigating the Dichotomies of Long Beach […]
In 1966, Nina Simone released "Four Women," a powerful song that gave voice to the experiences and struggles of Black women in America. The song profiles four distinct characters, each representing a different stereotype: Aunt Sarah, the maternal figure; Saffronia, the tragic mulatto; Sweet Thing, the sexualized object; and Peaches, the angry militant. Through these archetypes, Simone exposed how Black women have been dehumanized, exploited, and oppressed throughout history. More […]
The hip-hop world is mourning the loss of Rico Wade, a pioneering producer and key member of the legendary Organized Noize production team. Wade, who passed away at the age of 52, leaves an immeasurable legacy as one of the architects of Atlanta's distinctive rap sound and a visionary who helped shape the course of the genre. The Birth of a Partnership: Rico Wade and OutKast Rico Wade's impact on […]
Photo Credit: Brandon Cowans Milwaukee's rap scene has long been underappreciated, thriving in the shadows of more prominent metropolitan heavyweights, but not for long. At the forefront of this burgeoning movement stands Myaap, a rising star whose latest single, "Actin Up," featuring Chicken P, showcases her infectious energy. Fresh off the second leg of Veeze's Ganger Tour and the release of her EP "BIG MYAAP, NOT THE LIL ONE," The […]
SistaStrings, photo credit: Hanna Hanseroth In country music, where Black voices have long been underrepresented, songwriter Alice Randall's latest project, "My Black Country - The Songs of Alice Randall," is a beacon of change. The album, released alongside Randall's memoir of the same name, celebrates the Black roots and ongoing influence in the genre while showcasing the immense talent of contemporary Black female artists. Among the standout tracks is "Girls […]
HYFIN remains committed to celebrating the diversity of Black music where no box can contain it. This week's must-listen new albums exemplify the remarkable range of talent and ingenuity within the Black music community. From the pioneering electronic soundscapes of Nia Archives to the poignant tributes honoring iconic artists like Sun Ra and Alice Randall, these releases showcase Black musicians' enduring impact across a broad spectrum of genres. New albums […]
J. Cole and Drake perform during the 2023 edition of Cole's Dreamville festival in Raleigh, N.C., last April. Their collaborative track "First Person Shooter" recently touched off a war of words with fellow MC Kendrick Lamar. Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage/Getty Images In 2016, then-President Barack Obama weighed in on an issue of utmost national importance: Who would win in a rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake? "Gotta go with Kendrick," he […]
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