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With a catalog that almost resembles a mosaic, and a penchant for dressing the part, no matter what that part might be, it can be hard to anticipate Teezo Touchdown's next move. Courtesy of the artist Before birthing Teezo Touchdown in 2016, the Beaumont, TX rapper, singer-songwriter and producer Aaron Thomas underwent a couple of iterations — first, rapping as Aye Tee during his senior year of high school, and […]

When you have the opportunity to dive headfirst into the captivating world of Canadian singer and rapper Haviah Mighty you take it. Prior to interviewing her, I took a sonic journey through her innovative and thought-provoking music. She gave a glimpse into herself as a person, and as an artist, through her lyrics and music videos. From her infectious beats and razor-sharp lyrics to her unapologetic stance on important social […]

Beyoncé performs onstage during her Renaissance World Tour at PGE Narodowy in Warsaw, Poland. Kevin Mazur /WireImage for Parkwood / Getty Images This summer, millions of us got cozy with Beyoncé during the Renaissance World Tour. With stunning visuals, an array of costume changes, and the occasional Blue Ivy cameo, this is reportedly Beyonce's highest-grossing tour yet. Renaissance has been unlike any other Beyoncé experience, a truly communal and social […]

Photos Credit: @ojedaphotographer Conway the Machine! Wow! We’re deep into Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary and there have been a myriad of fantastic celebrations with the FORCE Tour and HIPHOP50 to name a couple. This thing of ours was started in the Bronx and has spread to all the boroughs of NYC, our schools and boardrooms and the world. Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens (Get the Money, Manhattan and Long Island have all […]

Courtesy of the artist Danielle Ponder is now HYFIN Verified. Her latest musical masterpiece, "Roll the Credits” is an absolutely soul stirring hit. Along with her powerful vocals, Ponder creates a tribute to the ancestors in her latest video for this new single. Backed by a soulful groove and captivating instrumentation, Ponder's unique voice takes center stage, drawing listeners into a world of blues, soul and musical enchantment. This song […]