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Chxrry AU, Me & My Ego (XO Records / Republic Records) Toronto-bred, LA-based R&B sensation Chxrry arrives fully formed on her highly anticipated debut studio album, U, Me & My Ego. Making history as the first female artist signed to The Weeknd’s prestige XO imprint, she lives up to the moody, nocturnal legacy of her label boss while carving out her own distinct lane. Built entirely alongside mastermind producer BELIEVVE, the album treats Chxrry’s own unapologetic, confident ego as the […]
6LACK Love is the New Gangsta (LVRN / Interscope Records) Atlanta’s premier mood-setter, 6LACK, returns with his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Love is the New Gangsta. It has been three years since his Grammy-nominated 2023 masterpiece Since I Have A Lover. Historically, 6LACK built his entire brand on being the king of moody, late-night text energy, coming up through the Atlanta scene singing and rapping through the shadows of heartbreak. But things have changed; he’s a family man now, […]
Brooklyn Funk Essentials — Black Butterfly (Dorado Records) The icons of the acid-jazz movement are officially back on the scene! Marking the legendary multicultural collective's eighth full-length studio album, Black Butterflyarrives three years after their 2023 release Intuition. Produced and co-written by bassist Lati Kronlund, the live-recorded studio album blends soul, hip-hop, jazz, and Latin rhythms into an infectious groove-evolution. Boasting brilliant vocal leads from Alison Limerick, Ebba Åsman, and Desmond Foster, the album's undeniable lead single "Bust The Bus […]
Little Simz – Sugar Girl (AWAL) Little Simz continues her reign as one of the most versatile artists in the game with the Sugar GirlEP. This isn't the grand, orchestral Simz of Sometimes I Might Be Introvert; this is Simz at the 2 AM warehouse rave. Reunited with producer Jakwob, the four-track project leans heavily into club textures, fast-moving UK dance production, and high-adrenaline spontaneity. The collaborative energy is top-tier, featuring the likes of JT, 070 Shake, and Deela. Standout […]
India Shawn Subject to Change (VANTA Music) R&B singer-songwriter India Shawn is back with her first major body of work in four years, and let’s just say it was well worth the wait! Executive produced by the legendary D'Mile, the six-track project serves as a fluid, emotional expedition through life's transitions. Shawn shifts seamlessly between different sonic worlds, from the bright, 1970s-inspired vibe of "Marmalade" to darker, melancholic territories. Word from the studio is that Shawn noted the project is […]
Ari Lennox brings her 'Vacancy' Tour thru the 4-1-4 In an exclusive and deeply personal conversation, R&B powerhouse Ari Lennox joined HYFIN Music Director, Anthony Foster to discuss her latest album, Vacancy, and her upcoming headlining tour stop in Milwaukee at the Landmark Credit Union LIVE, May 15th, 2026. Lennox shared that Milwaukee was the city she was MOST excited to visit on this tour, citing the city's "beauty and blackness" as a major draw for her first headlining performance […]
Kehlani – KEHLANI (Atlantic Records) Queen Kehlani’s self-titled fifth album is a masterclass in R&B maturity, dropping right on her 31st birthday. Moving away from the experimental "Crash" era, this project leans back into a sophisticated, 2000s-coded soul sound that feels both nostalgic and futuristic. It’s a dense 17-track journey executive produced by Khris Riddick-Tynes, featuring an absolute Hall of Fame roster: Brandy, Usher, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Clipse, and Cardi B. The album shines brightest when it honors […]
M.I.A. – M.I. 7 Screenshot (Ohmni Music) The global disruptor is back, and she’s taking us to church church—but not the way we might be used to. M.I. 7 is a global form of gospel, yet a pivot that trades traditional pews for heavy, distorted basslines and rhythmic chants that feel like a spiritual riot. It’s an experimental journey through 16 tracks that somehow blend the Book of Revelation with the grit of the London underground, featuring the massive textures […]
HYFIN recently sat down with IDK, a remarkable artist and producer whose journey is as compelling as his sound. Born in London and raised in the DMV, IDK has quickly become one of the most respected voices in the industry by blending raw honesty with high-level musicality. In this HYFINATED CONVERSATION, we discuss his latest project, the mixtape e.t.d.s (even the devil smiles)—a mixtape that challenges the traditional boundaries of the genre and features historic collaborations with legends like RZA, […]
BALTHVS – Transmutations (Cubensis Records) The funky and trippy Colombian trio has officially "transmuted" their road energy into a high-fidelity studio experience. Captured during their Flesh and Soulworld tour and polished between San Diego and Bogotá, the album features bandleader Balthazar Aguirre on production and a unique dual-bass dynamic from Johanna Mercuriana and tour stand-in Vanessa Muñoz. It’s a seamless blend of Middle Eastern scales and psychedelic Cumbia. The standout is "Ojos Verdes (Alchemized)", a reimagined staple that showcases their […]
Thundercat - Distracted (BRAINFEEDER) Arriving exactly six years after his Grammy-winning It Is What It Is, Thundercat’s latest effort is an organically stunning and stubbornly present new chapter. While the album maintains his signature dream-like falsetto and virtuosic bass work, it feels more empathetic and grounded than ever. Tracks like “ThunderWave” with WILLOW and “This Thing We Call Love” feat. Channel Tres showcase a beautiful balance between his familiar jazz-fusion humor and a new, vulnerable introspection regarding the blurring lines […]
On the latest installment of our podcast series, YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW we chop it up with exemplary Milwaukee MC, NileXNile. From his early days beatboxing in the lunchroom at Atlas Preparatory Academy to becoming a "Crown Jewel" of the Milwaukee music scene, NileXNile’s journey is a masterclass in staying true to your creative pulse. In this episode of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, the Phat Nerdz co-founder reflects on the "aha" moments that defined his path—from witnessing the power of rhythm to captivate […]
Justine Skye - Candy (Warner Records) Justine is officially in her "Kaytra-bounce" era, and honestly, it’s exactly what the culture needed. Candy feels like a late-night drive through a city that never sleeps, blending that infectious, elastic production from Kaytranada with Skye's most self-assured vocals to date. It’s flirtatious, it’s rhythmic, and it’s a total pivot from her earlier pop-leaning work into something that feels much more organic to the Urban Alternative movement. If you need a track to wake […]
For your New Music Monday on HYFIN, we are zeroing in on the most impactful, genre-blurring projects that landed on Friday, March 20, 2026. These nine LPs and EPs represent the full spectrum of the Urban Alternative movement—from the sophisticated jazz-funk of Los Angeles to the minimalist, avant-garde soul of South London. Here are your deep-dive reviews for today's rotation from your good firnds at HYFIN: Alex Isley – When The City Sleeps (Free Lunch / Warner Records) Alex Isley’s […]
James Blake – Trying Times (Good Boy Records) James Blake’s seventh studio album is his first major statement as a fully independent artist, marking a significant return to the skeletal, soul-drenched electronic production of his early career. Written between London and LA, the project explores the search for empathy and connection amidst global and personal chaos, ditching high-gloss pop for intimacy. The standout track "Death of Love" features Dave, bridging Blake’s ethereal, choir-like vocals with grounded UK rap to create […]
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