The HYPE Magazine

5 days ago | thehypemagazine.com | Kalisha Perera

At just 19 years old, Yoon is making a powerful entrance with his debut album wounds, released under KA$HDAMI’s independent label, INFINITI Records. Coming straight out of Broward County, Florida, Yoon is already setting himself apart with a sound that blends raw vulnerability, sharp craftsmanship, and undeniable underground energy. He’s not just rapping—he’s engineering his own legacy. Yoon’s journey began in 2017, recording on Audacity with his friends for fun.

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 | Jerry Doby

Classical music listeners are now witnessing a remarkable transformation as GRAMMY-nominated violinist Cho-Liang Lin observes artificial intelligence beginning to compose in the style of Bach, Mozart, and contemporary idioms. Lin has navigated seismic shifts throughout his illustrious career, yet perhaps none as profound as machines creating music once thought to require human soul and sensibility. “Technology should allow us to experiment in ways we never could before,” Lin observes thoughtfully.

1 week ago | thehypemagazine.com | Jerry Doby

Global success enjoyed by the likes of Central Cee, Charli xcx, and Dua Lipa helped lift British music exports to a record high of £794 million ($1.72 billion) in 2024, according to new figures from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The London-based trade body says last year’s total is the highest since it began analyzing labels’ overseas income in 2000, and that it’s more than triple the £243 million ($328 million) from 2013.

1 week ago | thehypemagazine.com | Jerry Doby

Wu-Tang really is forever. The legendary Staten Island crew is set to embark on their final tour this summer, and the Wu-Tang Clan will be bringing a time capsule on the road. One lucky fan at each tour stop will be able to donate one rare piece of Wu memorabilia to the Wu-Tang Forever Time Capsule. Fans will be able to check out the epic collection of Wu artifacts at the Shaolin Temple VIP Experience, which will turn a lifetime of memories into a timeless treasure.