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When Jalen Ngonda logged into his recent interview with HYFIN Music Director Anthony Foster, he was hiding out indoors, battling an uncharacteristic UK heatwave. But heatwaves aside, the Maryland-born, London-based soul powerhouse has been on a serious roll. Hot on the heels of his latest Daptone Records release, Doctrine of Love, Ngonda took a breath between tour dates to break down how a few years of relentless gigging—and a healthy obsession with James Brown, New Orleans soul, and ‘60s folk […]
Ayra Starr - Starrgirl Mavin Global Holdings / Republic Records Global Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr steps into her full power on her ambitious third full-length album (LP), Starrgirl. Seamlessly shifting across 16 tracks between Afropop, R&B, and dancehall, Starr proves why she’s one of the defining voices of her generation. The album is packed with massive collaborations, including the sultry duet "Heaven Baby" featuring ZAYN, "Gimme Dat" alongside Wizkid, and "Who's Dat Girl" with Rema. Solo cuts like "Tornado" and […]
We had the distinct pleasure to have ANOTHER, excellent convo with Shalina Ali and Fidel Verdin from True Skool about their 9th Annual Summer Park Jam, taking place August 14th & 15th at The Peck Pavilion at The iconic Marcus Center, in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee. The event includes the CEO Sessions on Friday, with some excellent speakers and tons of wisdom and experience being shared from individuals, sharing game, knowledge and insight into how they became successful. Saturday […]
Dinner Party – Whatchu Bringing? Screenshot Empire / Sounds of Crenshaw When the superhero squad of modern jazz and hip-hop soul—Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, and 9th Wonder—reconnects, you clear your evening and pour something smooth. Whatchu Bringing? feels less like a traditional album release and more like pulling up to an exclusive studio session where the vibes are immaculate and the musicianship is completely off the charts. Vocal powerhouse Phoelix acts as the soulful glue across tracks like […]
DOMi & JD BECK WHO ASKED? APESHIT / Blue Note Records The chaos duo is officially back, and WHO ASKED? is an absolute fever dream in the best way possible! Moving away from the long list of heavy guest stars from their debut, DOMi and JD BECK bring in a sinfonietta of classical players to execute a super-maximalist, orchestral jazz-indietronica vision. DOMi’s blindingly fast keyboard work and JD BECK’s impossibly tight live drumming collide to create a sound that feels […]
I had the absolute honor of sitting down with 414 royalty, my brother Brad Anthony Bernard—aka B.WYZDOM—on the latest edition of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow right here on listener-supported HYFIN. We chopped it up heavy about the power of Black art, the deep roots of Milwaukee funk, and how he’s keeping that legacy alive and breathing in the city. We're bringing all that energy straight to the neighborhood for the return of the Community Arts & Funk Festival on Sunday, August […]
Tyla – A*POP (FAX / Epic Records) Tyla continues to demonstrate a refined command over modern rhythm with A*POP, building upon the global success of her debut. Rather than resting on familiar formulas, the South African singer seamlessly weaves the signature log-drum bounce of Amapiano with lush, late-night R&B harmonies and international pop sensibilities. The production throughout the LP is clean, spacious, and deliberate, letting her effortless vocal agility take center stage without cluttering the bottom-end groove. The album shines […]
Syd – Beard (Free Lunch / Warner Records) Dropping on the exact same Friday as her fellow Internet bandmate, Steve LAcy (below), Syd delivers an absolute masterpiece of quiet confidence with Beard. The title itself is a brilliant, empowering flip—inspired by the upper-lip peach fuzz she was taught to hate, turned into a badge of unapologetic, outlier honor. Sonically, this 12-track coming-of-age snapshot is the kind of smoky, late-night driving music we’ve been begging for, working the mid-tempo valleys like […]
Baby Rose - YEARNALISM (Secretly Canadian) Baby Rose has returned to completely heal our souls with her third studio album, YEARNALISM, out now via Secretly Canadian. If you fell in love with her earthy, vintage tone on her collaborative EP with BADBADNOTGOOD, this full-length project takes that raw emotional power to a whole new universe. Recorded straight to tape using vintage studio gear, the album prioritizes imperfect, deeply human first takes over hyper-processed pop perfection. Her singular, smoky vocal delivery […]
When Chuck Strangers sits down to talk about Glory of the King's Hand (Lex Records), it feels less like a standard promo run and more like a late-night chat with an old friend. He opens up about how this album represents a major shift in perspective: it's all about playing the cards you're dealt instead of measuring your life with someone else's ruler. Chuck talks about how he deliberately chose to step away from his usual comfort zone. Known for […]
It definitely isn't everyday that we get to talk to Hip-Hop Royalty and one of the living embodiments of the genre but, today we did. DJ Jazzy Jeff is an icon and legend, and your favorite DJ's favorite DJ. The Philadelphia native has a long and storied career going back nearly 40 years. His early days as the DJ on the classic LP 'He's The DJ, I'm The Rapper' alongside a gentlemen by the name of The Fresh Prince (Will […]
Ibeyi – Offering (AWAL Recordings) French-Cuban twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz return with Offering, their fourth studio album that stretches their mesmerizing global soundscapes into grander, experimental territories. Known for blending modern electronic elements with traditional Yorùbá chants and Afro-Cuban percussion, the duo reaches a brilliant creative peak here. The production feels delightfully restless, contrasting heavy rhythm sections with delicate, baroque melodies. The record is previewed by the post-industrial R&B jam and lead single "Moshpit," which floats somewhere beautifully […]
Tierra Whack – Whack's Museum (Interscope Records) Tierra Whack confidently reclaims her title as hip-hop's most eccentric visionary on her brilliant new mixtape, Whack's Museum. Stepping completely away from standard guest features, the Philadelphia emcee uses all 12 tracks to showcase her unmatched pen game, unpredictable flows, and razor-sharp wit. The production dials back the polished sheen of her previous work for a gritty, punchy, and deeply nostalgic sonic canvas that feels tailor-made for lyrical purists. The blistering single "TOTEM" […]
Blxst Labor Of Love (Empire) Blxst comes through completely self-produced on Labor Of Love, serving up his signature buttery West Coast R&B bounce. He doubles down on the melodic hooks and crisp drum pockets that have made him a staple for summer soundtracks, maintaining a flawless balance between smooth street lyricism and late-night vulnerability. By taking full sonic control of the boards, he ensures that the instrumentation perfectly mirrors his vocal cadences, relying on warm basslines, syncopated claps, and lush […]
Jalen Ngonda — Doctrine of Love (Daptone Records) If you are looking to get completely swept away by pure, unadulterated retro-soul perfection, Jalen Ngonda is here to deliver the holy grail with his sophomore album, Doctrine of Love. This man possesses a once-in-a-generation falsetto that sounds like it was cloned in a 1960s Motown studio, but he infuses it with a crisp, modern perspective that feels entirely fresh for the airwaves. He stepped into the live room with producers Vince […]
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