Crystal Willis

1 week ago | thehypemagazine.com | Crystal Willis

In yet another milestone for one of hip-hop’s most influential voices, Grammy-winning, multiplatinum rapper Cardi B has been named the 2025 recipient of the ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award—a prestigious honor recognizing creators who not only shape the sound of music but redefine cultural narratives.

1 week ago | thehypemagazine.com | Crystal Willis

Dallas showed up and out as R&B heavyweight SiR recently brought his Step Into The Light Tour to a jam-packed House of Blues. But this wasn’t just a concert—it felt like a family reunion mixed with a late-night therapy session, soundtracked by velvet vocals and real-life lyrics. Opening act Isaiah Falls—a rising voice out of Florida—wasted no time warming the crowd.

2 weeks ago | thehypemagazine.com | Crystal Willis

Legendary Jon B. delivered a soul-stirring performance at Dallas’ House of Blues, featuring opener Shae Universe, that reminded the crowd exactly why he’s remained an R&B mainstay for three decades. From the moment he stepped on stage, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-musician radiated authenticity, charm, and timeless talent. Backed by an incredibly tight live band, Jon B.’s vocals were in peak form—smooth, supple, and even more refined than ever.

2 weeks ago | thehypemagazine.com | Crystal Willis

Super middleweight phenom Samuel Arnold III put the boxing world on notice April 12th with a thunderous knockout victory in his first-ever main event at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. The 21-year-old rising star improved his undefeated record to 12-0, closing out the night with a statement performance that confirmed what many have already been saying—he’s next.

3 weeks ago | thehypemagazine.com | Crystal Willis

If there’s one thing R&B icon Q Parker knows how to do, it’s deliver a love song that hits you right in the soul. The Grammy-winning singer and 112 co-founder returns with his newest solo offering, “Keep On Lovin,” a smooth, feel-good anthem tailor-made for warm nights, steppers’ sets, and late-night playlists. Out now on all streaming platforms via ONErpm, the track arrives on the heels of Parker’s Billboard Top 10 hit “BEG,” which peaked at #5.