The HYPE Magazine

1 week ago | thehypemagazine.com | Hazey Taughtme

The Hampton Jazz Festival is turning 55 and pulling up with more soul, history, and star power than ever before. From June 27–29, 2025, the legendary event returns to the Hampton Coliseum — but this time, it’s rocking a fresh identity and a stacked, multigenerational lineup that celebrates R&B, jazz, gospel, and the icons who shaped Black music. Co-presented by the City of Hampton, Hampton University, and The Black Promoters Collective, this year’s festival isn’t just business as usual.

1 week ago | thehypemagazine.com | Crystal Willis

Destiny Joelle and Sebastian F. Taylor, the dynamic duo behind 10|10 Motion Pictures, are redefining the landscape of independent cinema. Transitioning from successful careers in sports to filmmaking, their journey exemplifies resilience, innovation, and the unyielding desire to push creative boundaries.

1 week ago | thehypemagazine.com | Crystal Willis

Destiny Joelle and Sebastian F. Taylor, the dynamic duo behind 10|10 Motion Pictures, are redefining the landscape of independent cinema.…

1 week ago | thehypemagazine.com | Keith McNeil

Too $hort dropped the new single “Still Mackin” via EMPIRE. The release comes ahead of the new album, SIR TOO $HORT, VOL. 1 (FREAKY TALES), set to release next Friday, April 18th, with features from hip-hop heavyweights like Snoop Dogg, Larry June, King George and more. VIDEO

1 week ago | thehypemagazine.com | Tallie Spencer

If you’ve had 92Byu’s (@92byu) “Repeat” on repeat (pun intended), you’re not alone. The smooth, feel-good single has been making waves since its February release—and now, it gets an upgrade with brand new visuals that showcase another side of the rising artist. Built on a vibey, soulful beat with a Mary J. Blige sample tucked in (shoutout to producer NattCarlos), “Repeat” hits that sweet spot between nostalgic and fresh.