Music

Chief Keef's new album with Mike WiLL Made-It, Dirty Nachos, shows just how far he's grown beyond the Chicago teen who stormed YouTube in 2012. Tyler Shields/Courtesy of the artist There's a moment on the forgotten 1994 Fugees debut, Blunted on Reality, where you can hear everything lock into place for a 18-year-old Lauryn Hill on a song called "Some Seek Stardom." Listening now, it's easy to recognize the lyrical […]

The Queen Bey has entered the country music genre but make no mistake, this is no random sliding into the charts. With less than 10 days left until the release of her eighth studio album Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé is reflecting on making the upcoming album — as she explained to fans the inspiration behind it and how exactly the piece of art came to life. In an Instagram post on […]

This week, HYFIN is thrilled to spotlight a trio of groundbreaking new albums setting the tone for the year in music. From the vibrant streets of Philadelphia to the heart of Alabama and the bustling creativity of Los Angeles, these releases showcase contemporary hip-hop's diverse and dynamic nature. Tierra Whack - World Wide Whack Tierra Whack - World Wide Whack First up, we dive into the imaginative world of Tierra […]

Photo by Nick Walter On May 19, hip-hop enthusiasts will gather at The Salt Shed in Chicago for a highly anticipated performance by Freddie Gibbs, Madlib, and El Michels Affair. The show will celebrate the groundbreaking album "Piñata," a collaborative masterpiece released by Gibbs and Madlib, also known as MadGibbs, on March 18, 2014. "Piñata" marked a significant milestone in the careers of both artists, showcasing their unique partnership and […]

Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader Kamasi Washington has announced the release of his eagerly awaited new album, "Fearless Movement," set to drop on May 3. Known for his groundbreaking works, such as "The Epic," "Harmony of Difference," and "Heaven and Earth," Washington has established himself as a driving force in the contemporary jazz scene. To give listeners a preview of the forthcoming album, Washington has released the lead single, "Prologue," […]