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I had the luxury of sitting down with the incomparable Yola for a conversation that spanned her powerful personal journey, from her upbringing and navigating her mother’s mental-health challenges to pushing back against an industry that once pressured her to filter her music through a white gaze. A singer, songwriter, actress and proud actor, Yola refuses to be confined to any one identity or genre. Her sound defies categorization, blending everything from soul and country to rock and pop.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
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AD HYFIN Verified artist Chuck Strangers, a Brooklyn-born rapper and record producer, has recently released his new album “A Forsaken Lover’s Plea” via Lex Records. The album marks a significant milestone in his musical odyssey, detailing his relationship with hip-hop and personal growth as an artist.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
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AD HYFIN Verified highlights and promotes emerging artists who represent and reflect Black culture. This month, we highlight four talented acts making waves in the music scene: Chuck Strangers, Infinity Song, Halima, and Seafood Sam. Brooklyn-based artist Chuck Strangers recently released his new album, “A Forsaken Lover’s Plea,” via Lex Records.
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Mar 29, 2024 | 
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AD HYFIN Verified artist Maeta Kaplan, known professionally as Maeta, is a rising star in the R&B world. Born in 2000 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Maeta discovered her passion for music at a young age.
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Mar 19, 2024 | 
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Rae Khalil, the talented singer-songwriter from Torrance, California, has taken the music industry by storm with her recent signing to Def Jam Recordings through Anderson .Paak’s APESHIT label.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
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This month’s HYFIN Verified features an all-women line-up for Women’s History Month, and we’re thrilled to spotlight the enigmatic and boundary-pushing electronic hip-hop duo H31R (pronounced heir/air). Composed of New Jersey producer/composer JWords and Brooklyn rapper/vocalist maassai, H31R blends their unique worlds to create a singular sonic experience that defies genre conventions.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
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HYFIN has unveiled an all-female lineup for their March Verified Artists in honor of Women’s History Month. This month’s featuring rising female artists Nicole Bus, H31R, MAETA, and Rae Khalil, each bringing their unique sound, creativity, and cultural influence to the forefront. Throughout the month, listeners can look forward to exclusive on-air and online content, including interviews and special features highlighting these talented women in music.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
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I recently sat down with the Houston-based stand-up comedian and public speaker Ali Siddiq, for an insightful conversation before his show at the Pabst Theater on March 1, 2024. Siddiq, known for his unique comedic style honed behind the walls of incarceration, has captivated audiences with his honesty and detailed storytelling.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
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On a balmy Lagos day on October 20, 1988, the Antetokounmpo family welcomed their eldest son, Francis Olowu Ofili Antetokounmpo, into a world that would soon marvel at the extraordinary trajectory of their kin. Yet, amid the towering shadows of basketball legends, Francis carves a niche that harmoniously marries the rhythm of sports with the cadence of music.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
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On a balmy Lagos day on October 20, 1988, the Antetokounmpo family welcomed their eldest son, Francis Olowu Ofili Antetokounmpo, into a world that would soon marvel at the extraordinary trajectory of their kin. Yet, amid the towering shadows of basketball legends, Francis carves a niche that harmoniously marries the rhythm of sports with the cadence of music.
