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6 must-listen new albums: Toro Y Moi, LL Cool J, Laila!, G Herbo & More
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6 must-listen new albums: Toro Y Moi, LL Cool J, Laila!, G Herbo & More

HYFIN's must-listen new albums for the week of September 6, 2024, offer an eclectic mix of sounds from veteran artists and fresh voices alike. From Toro y Moi's genre-bending experiment to LL Cool J's star-studded comeback, Amadou & Mariam's career retrospective, G Herbo's lighter turn, Laila!'s debut, and James Bangura's electronic EP, there's something for every music enthusiast this week. Toro y Moi - "Hole Erth" Chaz Bear's eighth studio […]

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HYFIN Verified - Infinity Song, Chuck Strangers, Seafood Sam, Halina
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    Polish Jazz (feat. Joey Bada$$)

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      Polish Jazz (feat. Joey Bada$$) Chuck Strangers

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    Awaken

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    Pearly Gates Playlist (Clean)

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      Pearly Gates Playlist (Clean) Seafood Sam

From Injury Reserve to solo act, RiTchie’s musical evolution
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From Injury Reserve to solo act, RiTchie’s musical evolution

by Element Everest-Blanks
August 15, 2024
Rising stars Chapel Hart discusses family, music, and country roots
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Rising stars Chapel Hart discusses family, music, and country roots

by Element Everest-Blanks
July 19, 2024
Inside Amanda Reifer’s unique visual storytelling process
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Inside Amanda Reifer’s unique visual storytelling process

by Element Everest-Blanks
May 23, 2024

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6 must-listen new albums: Toro Y Moi, LL Cool J, Laila!, G Herbo & More
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6 must-listen new albums: Toro Y Moi, LL Cool J, Laila!, G Herbo & More

HYFIN's must-listen new albums for the week of September 6, 2024, offer an eclectic mix of sounds from veteran artists and fresh voices alike. From Toro y Moi's genre-bending experiment to LL Cool J's star-studded comeback, Amadou & Mariam's career retrospective, G Herbo's lighter turn, Laila!'s debut, and James Bangura's electronic EP, there's something for every music enthusiast this week. Toro y Moi - "Hole Erth" Chaz Bear's eighth studio album as Toro y Moi is a bold departure from […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

Milwaukee rapper Myaap Releases New Single 'Wrist Buss'
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Milwaukee rapper Myaap Releases New Single ‘Wrist Buss’

Myaap, an 18-year-old musician from Milwaukee, has unveiled her latest track, "Wrist Buss". The song features lively production elements. The release follows Myaap's recent EP, "YOP!" produced by Nedarb of Goth Money. Nedarb has previously worked with artists like Lil Peep and $uicideboy$."Wrist Buss" showcases Myaap's distinctive style. The song includes confident lyrics and a repetitive chorus. Myaap recently performed as an opening act for Veeze's Ganger Tour. Her "YOP!" EP demonstrates her artistic growth and ambition. The young artist's […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

Only seven Black innovators out of 100 featured in TIME100 AI list
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Only seven Black innovators out of 100 featured in TIME100 AI list

TIME Magazine's 2024 TIME100 AI list, an annual compilation showcasing the 100 most influential figures in artificial intelligence, has once again highlighted a pressing issue in the tech industry: the lack of diversity, particularly Black representation. Only seven of the 100 individuals recognized for their contributions to AI are Black. This stark underrepresentation is not just a numbers game; it reflects a broader, systemic issue within the AI industry and tech sector. The TIME100 AI list, now in its second […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

Shenseea backstage during her headlining show at Webster Hall in New York City. Ryan Lockard
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Shenseea’s not done experimenting with dancehall’s pop future

Shenseea backstage during her headlining show at Webster Hall in New York City. Ryan Lockard While most love summer for sweaty fun, high temps, low discernment and carefree pleasures, Shenseea has spent this season steady working. With 2024 being the year of the Dragon in the Asian lunar calendar — the matching creature that’s been the Jamaican artist’s longtime logo — it only makes sense that she’s come to claim it. Coming off the May release of her sophomore album, […]

todaySeptember 6, 2024

Sade returns with New Song 'Young Lion,' paying tribute to her son
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Sade returns with New Song ‘Young Lion,’ paying tribute to her son

Renowned singer-songwriter Sade is set to release her first new song in years. The track, titled "Young Lion," will be part of a benefit album called "TRAИƧA." According to Variety Magazine, the album will be released on November 22. It aims to support transgender awareness and features trans and non-binary artists. "Young Lion" is dedicated to Sade's son Izaak, who identifies as a transgender man. This personal connection adds depth to Sade's contribution to the project.The "TRAИƧA" album is a […]

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Milwaukee author Tashemia Dean shares her sobriety journey in a new book
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Milwaukee author shares her sobriety journey in a new book

Milwaukee author Tashemia Dean As Suicide Prevention Month begins, Milwaukee author and advocate Tashemia Dean shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction and her mission to support others in recovery. Dean, the founder of Fight Anxiety, Addiction and Adversity Corporation, recently spoke with Tarik Moody on the HYFINated Conversations podcast about her new book, "Cheers to Sobriety: Navigating Social Pressures, Finding Resilience and Crafting a Healthier Lifestyle." A Personal Battle with Addiction Dean's journey to sobriety began on September 2, […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

Doechii channels a panoramic relationship to her own thoughts and voice on the new mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. John Jay
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Doechii is too big for your small screen

Doechii channels a panoramic relationship to her own thoughts and voice on the new mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. John Jay Virality stoked an insatiable hunger in the effervescent Tampa rapper Doechii. After the 2021 cut “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake” amassed millions of tags on TikTok, she finally found herself playlisted by Spotify, and all she could think about was the next stage of her breakthrough. “I was like, OK, how do we get more? Let’s get merch! What’s the next […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024

September's Latest & Greatest lineup: Nile x Nile, Blax & Protegé
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September’s Latest & Greatest lineup: Nile x Nile, Blax & Protegé

HYFIN, a Black-led media movement from Radio Milwaukee, presents its highly anticipated September edition of Latest & Greatest. The event, designed to spotlight and support musicians from across Wisconsin, emphasizes local artists. This month's lineup features a diverse Milwaukee talent, including Nile x Nile, Blax, and Protegé. DJ Snack Daddy will provide musical accompaniment throughout the evening. The concert is scheduled for September 13 at Radio Milwaukee studios at 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave. Music enthusiasts can secure advance tickets for […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024

Molson Coors joins trend: Companies scaling back DEI efforts
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Molson Coors joins trend: Companies scaling back DEI efforts

Photo via Molson Coors Blog Molson Coors, a leading beer manufacturer, has significantly changed its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The company joins a growing list of corporations scaling back such initiatives. According to CNBC, Molson Coors plans to eliminate supplier diversity quotas. The brewer cites complexity and external factors as reasons for this change. "We have found that these metrics can be complicated and influenced by factors outside our control," company executives stated in an internal memo obtained […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024

Is will.i.am's RAiDiO.FYI, the future of AI radio?
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Is will.i.am’s RAiDiO.FYI, the future of AI radio?

On August 20, 2024, music icon and tech innovator will.i.am unveiled RAiDiO.FYI, an AI radio platform set to transform traditional broadcasting. This AI-driven radio service aims to redefine listener engagement in the digital age. According to a press release, RAiDiO.FYI offers an "interactive, conversational media platform." This AI radio service is accessible through the FYI AI app, which is free for iPhone and Android smartphones.will.i.am, founder and CEO of FYI, demonstrated RAiDiO.FYI's capabilities at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024

RZA premiered his composition for A Ballet Through Mud with the Colorado Symphony in 2023. Amanda Tipton/Infamous PR
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Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA goes classical with ballet score

RZA premiered his composition for A Ballet Through Mud with the Colorado Symphony in 2023. Amanda Tipton/Infamous PR Updated August 30, 2024 at 08:30 AM ET RZA is almost inseparable from the legacy of the Wu-Tang Clan hip-hop collective he helped form in 1992, putting his stamp on the genre through his unique way of mixing soul samples. These days, though, he's trying his hand at classical music. A ballet he premiered with the Colorado Symphony last year has now […]

todayAugust 31, 2024

Iconic rapper Fatman Scoop passes away after on-Stage collapse
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Iconic rapper Fatman Scoop passes away after on-Stage collapse

Rapper and hype man Fatman Scoop died Friday night in Connecticut. He was 53. The artist collapsed during a performance at Town Center Park in Hamden. NBC News reported the incident occurred at the Green and Gold Party concert. Video footage shows Scoop energizing the crowd moments before the incident. The shirtless performer was seen exciting the audience shortly before collapsing. His family confirmed his death via Instagram on Saturday. "It is with profound sadness that we share news of […]

todayAugust 31, 2024

MPS tackles racial disparities in school suspension rates
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MPS tackles racial disparities in school suspension rates

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has unveiled a comprehensive "Culture, Climate, and Alternatives to Suspension Toolkit" for the 2024-25 school year. This initiative addresses longstanding concerns about racial disparities in school suspension rates and student discipline. It comes amid a national reckoning with the disproportionate impact of school discipline policies on Black students. The racial disparity in school suspensions is not unique to Milwaukee. Nationwide data from the 2017-18 school year showed that while Black students made up 15% of public […]

todayAugust 30, 2024

15 must-listen new albums: Doechii, Rza, Big Sean, kehlani & more
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15 must-listen new albums: Doechii, Rza, Big Sean, kehlani & more

As we bid farewell to August, the music world graces us with an impressive array of new releases. This week's lineup features offerings from established icons and rising stars alike. Hip-hop heavyweights Big Sean and RZA, R&B innovators Kehlani and Muni Long, and genre-bending artists like Doechii and Pink Siifu have all dropped new projects. We're also seeing exciting releases from diverse acts such as Coco & Clair Clair, Tank & the Bangas, John Legend, Fireboy DML, Syleena Johnson, Robert […]

todayAugust 30, 2024

TV On The Radio hints at potential comeback
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TV On The Radio hints at potential comeback

Indie rock band TV On The Radio has sparked speculation about a possible return to the music scene. According to Pitchfork, the group recently updated their social media accounts and website with new imagery, marking their first public activity in several years. The band, known for their eclectic sound and critical acclaim, has been largely inactive since the release of their last studio album, "Seeds," in November 2014. Their most recent live performance took place at Madison Square Garden in […]

todayAugust 30, 2024

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