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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 […]
What a wonderful weekend in the 414. Lovely weather. Spring is (almost) here type vibes and activities. The soundtrack: exemplary releases from a global cadre of splendid artists! We did what is only right and provided you with some of OUR favorite scorchers from the batch of releases on March 6th. Pisces season and daylight savings time, baby! That said: Here are 10 essential drops for your HYFIN rotation: Gnarls Barkley – Atlanta 10K Projects / Atlantic Records The ghosts […]
The final Friday of February 2026 has delivered a massive influx of culture-shifting sounds from Black artists across the musical spectrum. From the highly anticipated solo return of a global pop icon to the avant-garde experiments of modern boundary-pushers, today’s releases offer everything from lush retro-soul to gritty analog hip-hop. Whether you are seeking chart-topping anthems or deep-cut spiritual jazz, this week’s lineup represents the incredible depth and evolution of Black artistry in 2026. Let's talk about it, familia!!!! GENA […]
In this edition of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Milwaukee’s own 414 Big Frank (@414bigfrank) sits down for a conversation that balances viral superstardom with the grounded humor of the North Side. The interview moves chronologically through Frank's journey, beginning with his upcoming performance alongside Bossman DLow on February 28th, where he admits he still gets "the butterflies" before hitting the stage. He reflects on his early roots on 49th and Locust, describing how childhood sessions cleaning the house to the Gap […]
Friday, February 20th, 2026 brought us yet another week of some transcendental flyness in terms of New Music! However, we like to let these projects marinate over the wekkend and absorb them into ourlives and become part of the weekend fabric and THEN give them proper time to steep and then finally give our assessment. That said. That time has past and here we are with some of our favorite pics of last week's bevy of scintillating audio featuring an […]
Jill Scott – To Whom This May Concern (Blues Babe Records/The Orchard / Sony Music) Jill Scott marks her monumental return after 11 years with a 19-track album that serves as a masterclass in the Philly "neo-soul" lineage. This is an expansive record that refuses to rush, balancing lush vocal performances with sharp, modern lyricism. Key Collaborators: The guest list bridges generations, featuring JID on the standout "To B Honest," Tierra Whack on the playful "Norfside," and Ab-Soul on the […]
Screenshot In this episode of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, State Senator LaTonya Johnson joins Anthony Foster for a powerful conversation that tracks her journey from a three-room shack in rural Tennessee to the upper chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Senator Johnson shares the "nuggets" of a life lived with authenticity, from her grandmother’s humor about taking half their small town with them when they moved to Milwaukee, to her college days at Tennessee State University where she navigated the culture […]
Ella Mai - Do You Still Love Me? (10 Summers/Interscope) "What’s up! It’s New Music Monday on HYFIN, and if your weekend was anything like mine, you’ve had the new Ella Mai LP, Do You Still Love Me? on absolute repeat since it dropped this past Friday, February 7th. (Without question we DO still Love you, Ella Mai!) Look, Ella isn't playing around with the 'soft launch' anymore; this is a grown-woman record that leans all the way into that […]
In this episode of Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. Milwaukee’s own Johnny Franchino takes us on a journey through his deep-rooted musical DNA, starting with a childhood household that served as a "melting pot" of legendary sounds. He credits his diverse palette to his parents—his mother, who possessed a "beautiful voice," and his father, a former house DJ who infused house music into Johnny's blood long before he was born. This early exposure to greats like Anita Baker, The DeBarge family, Tevin […]
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