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Milwaukee artist J.P. is using his new project to pivot from the city’s lowend rap to contemporary R&B. The EP, “Took a Turn,” is slated for release Friday, Aug. 22, via Roc Nation Distribution. Led by the singles “Serenity” and “My Peace,” the release emphasizes layered harmonies, falsetto passages, and slower tempos that have been emerging in recent performances. The shift builds on a year where J.P. broadened his profile beyond the dance-heavy, clap-driven lowend sound that helped him break […]
Joey Bada$$ will bring his Dark Aura Tour to Milwaukee on Saturday, Oct. 25, joined by Rapsody and Ab-Soul at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom. The all-ages show is scheduled for 8 p.m. at 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., with advance tickets starting at $35, according to the venue. Tickets are available through The Rave’s site and its ticketing partner; the listing notes artist presale access begins Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m. local time, with a general on-sale set for Thursday, Aug. […]
Lupe Fiasco Milwaukee’s Hip-Hop Week MKE returned Aug. 17–23 with a city-backed slate of concerts, workshops, and community programs that span arts, health, civics, and workforce development. Now in its seventh year as an official City of Milwaukee initiative, the week is billed as the first municipally recognized “Hip-Hop Week” in the country, designed to pair performances with voter engagement, financial literacy, and wellness offerings. This year’s edition is dedicated to the late Milwaukee figures Antoine “Twan” Mack and Antoine […]
Now in its sixth year, the event highlights African heritage and Black cultural arts, combining education and entertainment with programming for the full family. Attendees can expect visual arts, dance, spoken word, literature, fashion, heritage exhibits, wellness activities, vendor markets, and an array of food offerings from the African diaspora. Musical headliners this year include R&B artist Carl Thomas, known for hits such as “Emotional” and “Summer Rain,” along with singer-songwriter Kevin Ross and Milwaukee native Star Redd. The three […]
Photo from Neighborhood News Service Bronzeville Week, the City of Milwaukee’s official celebration of African American culture, business and community in the Bronzeville neighborhood, will return for its 15th year from Saturday, August 2 through Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event, founded and hosted by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, includes a full slate of activities designed to celebrate the neighborhood’s historic legacy while promoting its continued growth and revitalization. Anchored in the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, the weeklong festival […]
Tarik Moody is one-of-one. An expression we have used and heard used countless times and this case it actually applies. Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia and living and growing in 8 different cities before making Milwaukee his home, Tarik has been responsible for many things in his lifetime and we touch on all of those things here on another edition of YTT. We are also excited to celebrate 20 years of his syndicated radio show, RHYTHM LAB RADIO. The show […]
On paper, Harvey Scales (September 27, 1940 – February 11, 2019) should be a household name. The Milwaukee soul legend co-wrote "Disco Lady," the very first platinum single in Recording Industry Association of America history, moving over two million copies for Johnnie Taylor in 1976. He penned "Love-Itis," a deep soul burner that became a hit for Canada's Mandala and later the J. Geils Band. Yet for most of his career, Scales remained Milwaukee's best-kept secret. Now, Scales steps into […]
Photo by UK Black Tech on Unsplash Associated Banc-Corp is turning summer break into a crash course on tomorrow’s economy. The Green Bay-based lender has teamed up with Milky Way Tech Hub and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to launch the Associated Bank AI Academy, a free six-week pilot that will teach middle-school students the basics of artificial intelligence, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. The inaugural cohort of 15 to 20 sixth- through eighth-graders begins July 7 at a […]
R&B artists Brandy Norwood and Monica Arnold confirmed their first joint tour Monday. The performers announced "The Boy Is Mine Tour" during an appearance on CBS Mornings. The 24-city arena tour begins October 16 in Cincinnati. Milwaukee will host the duo October 17 at Fiserv Forum. Chicago follows October 18 at United Center. Black Promoters Collective produces the tour, which spans October through December and runs through December 7 across major U.S. markets. Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts […]
Photo via Gee's Clippers Instagram Milwaukee’s Gee’s Clippers turns 30 this month, and the milestone is more than a birthday party for a beloved barbershop. Founder Gaulien “Gee” Smith is using the anniversary to spotlight three decades of cutting hair, mentoring boys, registering voters and even checking blood pressure in a former bank vault on King Drive. A three-day celebration mirrors the shop’s evolution from a one-chair start-up in 1995 to a community cornerstone that shows how Black barbershops can […]
June 19, 2025, marks three years for HYFIN, Radio Milwaukee’s Urban Alternative platform dedicated to celebrating Black culture through music, storytelling, and creative empowerment. The milestone will be commemorated with a Juneteenth night celebration at Summerfest’s Aurora Pavilion, followed by the Harlem Nights‑themed Anti‑Gala fundraiser on August 14. HYFIN launched on Juneteenth 2022 as a digital-first channel playing the full spectrum of Black music—hip‑hop, R&B, Afrobeats, jazz, dance, Milwaukee‑made tracks, and beyond—combining on‑air experiences with live events, community programming, and support […]
This week on YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW on HYFIN we bring you an exquisite conversation with the one and only Angela Mallett, proprietor of iconic Honeybee Sage and Wellness,@honeybeesageandwellness the go to holistic apothecary and world class vibe inducing shop on MLK JR DRIVE in the Historic Bronzeville neighborhood of Milwaukee. The award winner, massage therapist, doula and multi-faceted entrepreneur (we love ‘hyfin’s around here) spills quality tea about her life, the time she has spent back and forth between here […]
In this episode of 'Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,' the host introduces their special guest, Brittany Freeman, also known as B~Free—a multi-talented musician and creative force. The discussion revolves around B~Free’s journey from Milwaukee to California, detailing her early experiences in music and education. She vividly recounts her transition from singing and playing flute to producing her own music, even during a challenging period when she lost her voice due to a severe throat infection. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including a critical […]
Summerfest and Northcott Neighborhood House have announced a broadened collaboration for 2025, introducing new initiatives that celebrate Milwaukee’s Black culture, community leadership, and culinary talent as part of the city’s Juneteenth observance. The expanded partnership includes a new food-centric event, scholarship support for youth, and contributions to Northcott’s food pantry. Headlining the effort is a new ticketed experience, A Taste of Juneteenth, set for Saturday, June 21, 2025, on the Summerfest grounds. The event will showcase a diverse lineup of […]
Another special edition of YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with spectacular guest, Shonn Hinton. From rocking the drums in his grandfather's church as a kid in Milwaukee to sharing a stage with legends, Shonn Hinton's musical journey is pure inspiration. This 414 native, a ridiculously talented bass guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer, Shonn has been making waves globally with his undeniable musical gifts. Even back in sixth grade, while his peers were navigating the awkwardness of teenage years in Milwaukee, Shonn was […]
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