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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

Music

Teezo Touchdown’s search for the perfect breakthrough

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 then as Teezo Suave a couple years later, when he […]

September 21, 2023

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Diving deeper into the unapologetic creativity of Haviah Mighty

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 issues, Haviah Mighty is an artist that truly has honed […]

September 18, 2023 2

News

Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour is a cozy, hypersonic, soul-healing experience

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 media-hyped dance party. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus […]

September 14, 2023

Highlights

Conway The Machine at Turner Hall: Concert Review

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 had major icons in the genre but we cannot forget […]

September 13, 2023 1

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Danielle Ponder confronts truths, shares life lessons on latest project, “Some of Us Are Brave”

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 is a testament to her artistry and ability to connect […]

September 12, 2023 8

Music

Allison Russell finds transformative musical power in community

I first encountered Allison Russell in 2019, when she joined my friends Rhiannon Giddens and Leyla McCalla, along with Amythyst Kiah, to form a quartet of female banjo players whose original songs explored the experiences of Black women throughout American history. The group dug deep into experiences both personal and ancestral, legacies of struggle, resistance and hope, producing a critically acclaimed album for Smithsonian Folkways. Allison contributed the powerful "Quasheba, Quasheba", inspired by the life of her paternal ancestor who […]

September 12, 2023

Milwaukee

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: Evan Christian, Gibraltar MKE

This month's guest on Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow is none other than world-class musician and Milwaukee entrepreneur, Evan Christian. He's owner of the funky spot, and 2nd incarnation of Gibraltar MKE (131 N Jackson St.) If you’ve been outside in Milwaukee over the last decade you have seen Evan performing his unique and mesmerizing style of flamenco/blues/jazz guitar, somewhere. Always an introspective and soulful performer, Evan is the same in this rare interview. We discuss Evan’s upbringing, how the bass was his […]

September 8, 2023 1

News

Fall football — or the fall of football?

NPR/Getty Images In recent years, the NFL has come under scrutiny for discriminatory hiring practices — recently with former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores. While 70 percent of the league is comprised of Black and Brown players, only four of the league's 32 head coaches are Black. None of this is new. Back in 2003, thanks — in part — to some public pressure from a high-powered lawyer named Johnnie Cochran, the NFL adopted the "Rooney Rule" to remedy this […]

September 7, 2023

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