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The musician and actor helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, thanks in part to his songs and starring role in the 1972 film The Harder They Come.
I sat down with artist Buddy Red, though he’ll tell you himself that the title “artist” only scratches the surface. We dug into his single “Sold His Soul,” a track sparked by a powerful conversation with his brother that lit a fire in him to speak boldly about the music industry, authenticity and his own creative identity. Many first met him as Messiah Harris, son of hip-hop legend T.I. and stepson of Tiny Harris, on their reality show T.I and Tiny:The […]
Celeste New Music Friday delivers 12 essential projects this week, led by FKA twigs’ “EUSEXUA Afterglow,” Summer Walker’s “Finally Over It,” and Danny Brown’s “Stardust,” alongside new music from Wale, Nightmares on Wax, Celeste, and more. This week’s new music releases stretch from avant-pop and hyperpop-adjacent rap to R&B confessionals, UK soul, sound-system dub, and cinematic beat tapes. From club-rooted experimentation to slow-burning ballads, these are the albums and EPs to stream now. This recap is curated with HYFIN’s focus […]
The last album by one of hip-hop's great duos requires no asterisk, and the group embodies the spirit of its hood more than ever. The rapper explains why the music is so imbued with a sense of place.
Meet Georgia South and Amy Love, the London rock duo known as the Nova Twins. These "massive pedal nerds" turn all the way up for Tiny Desk.
When you sit down with a legend like Boney James, you can feel the music before a single note is played. The four-time GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist has been blending R&B, soul, and contemporary jazz for over three decades and on November 13, he’ll bring that unmistakable sound to the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee. We talked about the journey behind the smooth, how a young kid with a saxophone turned passion into purpose. Inspired by the greats, from Grover Washington […]
On her stunning new album The BPM, the multi-instrumentalist Sudan Archives explores the freedom of augmented reality and technology through the sounds of club music.
Sudan Archives New Music Friday brings seven tightly focused releases that cut across hip-hop, R&B, jazz/soul, and global grooves. Headliners include Ty Dolla $ign’s radio-ready “Tycoon,” Sudan Archives’ club-leaning “The BPM,” and Curren$y’s timestamped capsule “10/15,” alongside archival-minded curation and underground standouts. Sudan Archives — “The BPM” (Stones Throw) Sudan Archives’ third album pivots decisively to the dance floor without losing her arranger’s ear. Recorded between Los Angeles, Chicago and Detroit, “The BPM” channels those cities’ club lineages into tightly […]
What began as a playful lyric in a 2008 hit single has evolved into a multifaceted entertainment brand, and now, an upcoming animated series. T-Pain, the Grammy-winning artist and producer whose innovative use of Auto-Tune helped define an era of popular music, is developing an animated series based on "Wiscansin"—the fictional universe born from a single rhymed couplet in his song "Can't Believe It." According to an exclusive report from Deadline, T-Pain's Nappy Boy Entertainment has partnered with social media […]
The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family.
Amber Mark credit: Wendy Ngala New Music Friday delivers seven essential albums this week, led by standout releases from Princess Nokia, Mobb Deep, and Makaya McCraven, alongside notable projects from Amber Mark, BIA, The Cool Kids, and Niia. This week’s new music releases span hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and alt-pop, highlighting veteran craftsmanship and sharp new voices. From Queensbridge grit to Chicago’s live-beat experiments and sleek, modern soul, these are the albums to stream now. Princess Nokia — “Girls” (Artist House) […]
Ledisi. Photo credit Ron T. Young New Music Friday delivers eight essential albums this week, featuring standout releases from Ledisi, Bryson Tiller and Alfa Mist alongside notable projects from Say She She, Mick Jenkins & EMIL, and more. This week’s new music releases span jazz, hip-hop, R&B, alt-disco and Afrobeats, offering a focused look at tributes, collabs and culture-forward experimentation. From jazz craftsmanship to rap precision and club-ready harmonies, these are the albums to stream now. This recap is curated […]
The show's suspension comes amid broader efforts to curb diversity at the institutional level. The next attempt to canonize the movement must learn lessons from its successes — and its missteps.
In Lesotho, a style of traditional accordion music called Famo has become entangled with deadly gang rivalries. Once the soundtrack of shepherds and migrant workers, today it's linked to killings, government bans — and a fight over cultural identity.
CARRTOONS New Music Friday delivers nine essential albums this week, featuring marquee drops from Doja Cat and Lady Wray alongside notable projects from Olivia Dean, Rochelle Jordan, and Ethio-jazz legend Mulatu Astatke. This week’s new music releases span pop, R&B, Afrobeats, club, jazz, and global grooves, with tight LPs and EPs built for both headphones and the dance floor. Doja Cat — “Vie” (Kemosabe/RCA) Doja Cat’s fifth studio album arrives as a pop-forward pivot after 2023’s “Scarlet,” signposted by the […]
HYFIN is a media movement from Radio Milwaukee.
Milwaukee’s only Urban Alternative radio station features the full spectrum of Black music beyond R&B and Hip-Hop plus Milwaukee music. HYFIN connects the culture with the latest Black culture news, podcasts and more. Listen to best hip hop & R&B, dance, Afrobeats and more!
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