10+ hour, 40+ min ago   (881+ words) The former gospel performer, Baby Billy Freeman (Walter Goggins), has an aura of a classic stage performer. The clothes he wears are in keeping with his wish to stay in the limelight. The white suit is no ordinary piece of…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1003+ words) Something is fitting about Syreeta Thompson choosing a song called “Drive My Car” as part of a project concerned with movement. Known professionally as the “Trumpet Lady,” Thompson has spent more than two decades building a career that crosses performance,…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (178+ words) Holy Culture Records Introduces Roster With New Compilation, ‘This Is Worship’ The Hype Magazine After delivering well received singles “Only For A Night,” “Change Gonna Come,” and “Always With Me,” which received editorial playlisting…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (944+ words) Self-driving cars are no longer science fiction. They’re on real roads, sharing space with human drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. But when one of these vehicles crashes, figuring out who pays for the damage gets complicated fast. Traditional car accidents usually…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (848+ words) Romance can be risky business in contemporary R&B. Eli Derby seems willing to take the chance. On LOVESHY, his 12-track ART@WAR/Warner Records debut, the Maryland singer and multi-instrumentalist makes room for desire, vulnerability, accountability, and the possibility that…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (695+ words) For H.E.M. Steel, the title DC’s United: Pen-Ultimate puts one of the project’s priorities directly in view. The Washington, D.C. artist released the EP on Aug. 28, continuing an independent run built around lyricism, creative control and the belief that the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (762+ words) For Vic G, the rollout surrounding “DAT BOI” extends beyond releasing another single. The R&B, Afrobeat and reggae artist brought the record into a broader visual and live-performance setting during The DAT BOI Experience on Aug. 25 at El Cid…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1010+ words) At 14, Alyssa Wong is beginning a transition that has been years in the making. The Miami dancer, performer, and digital creator has signed with music executive and producer Eric T. Johnson for management through N.I. Music Group, placing a formal artist-development structure…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (895+ words) According to Noah, he and Kodak connected for a live video via a mutual connection…immediately, my brain said, “How did this Hacksaw Jim Duggan-looking cat link up with Kodak Black?!” Hear the story directly from Noah in the interview…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (23+ words) Naomi Sharon Reimagines “I Know” On Atmospheric Alex Lustig Remix The Hype Magazine Naomi Sharon Reimagines “I Know” On Atmospheric Alex Lustig Remix...