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Lyric League Returns to Detroit’s 8 Mile for a Cypher
Detroit MCs participate in the Lyric League cypher at Ken’s BBQ on 8 Mile for The Punchline Academy. The Lyric League Series returned to Detroit’s 8 Mile, setting up at Ken’s BBQ for an edition focused on giving local MCs a platform to showcase their writing and delivery. Presented by The Punchline Academy on Shade 45, the session brought together artists recruited by Mikey Eckstein, who headed into the city to find rappers ready to represent the Motor City.
What We Made – Miranda Writes (video)
Discover the heartbeat of urban culture with The Hype Magazine! From Hip Hop to Hollywood, delve into a rich tapestry of diverse stories, interviews, and impactful editorials. We go beyond music, catering to fashion enthusiasts, gamers, movie buffs, MMA followers, EDM and rock fans, and more. If it's newsworthy, we cover it passionately.
Brooklyn Dylan Lets the Past Linger on ‘Ghost’
Some relationships end long before their presence disappears. That lingering emotional space is where Chicago-based singer-songwriter Brooklyn Dylan finds the center of her latest single, “Ghost,” an introspective pop-rock record about memories, old relationships, and the people who continue occupying our thoughts after we believe we have moved forward.
Nick De Hades – Down Deep In
Discover the heartbeat of urban culture with The Hype Magazine! From Hip Hop to Hollywood, delve into a rich tapestry of diverse stories, interviews, and impactful editorials. We go beyond music, catering to fashion enthusiasts, gamers, movie buffs, MMA followers, EDM and rock fans, and more. If it's newsworthy, we cover it passionately.
Nihit Gurram on Why “How Many Medications” Is the Wrong Question in Older-Adult Safety
Medication safety for older adults usually gets measured by a single number: how many prescriptions a patient is taking. It is an easy figure to chart, and a tempting one to act on. For Nihit Gurram, founder of Mosaic Health Solutions, a health informatics graduate student, and an incoming medical student at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, that number is also the wrong place to start. The count tells you how full the medicine cabinet is.
Clearwater’s FRIZBEA Is Pursuing Nationwide Growth By Providing Long-term Value
Few creators can stand out, gain traction, and achieve long-term growth in today’s overcrowded app market. In fact, reports say more than 99% of app launches fail. The creator of FRIZBEA was aware of the challenges he would face, but he positioned his app to beat the odds by embracing a strategy that prioritizes providing long-term value.
kazaizen Builds Sky Fish Fly by Hand
kazaizen - Photo Credit: Amy Kasai Late at night, beyond the constant demands of the digital music cycle, kazaizen records one instrument at a time. Chords, synth lines, rhythms, and textures emerge through physical contact rather than presets or pre-packaged samples. Each layer carries the pressure of a hand, the mechanics of an instrument, and the small variations that prove a person was there. For the self-taught multi-instrumentalist and composer, that human presence gives music its force.
How Much Attic Insulation Do You Actually Need? Lane Pace Explains How to Get It Right
Homeowners searching for the right amount of attic insulation usually want a single number. The honest answer is that the right number depends on where the home sits, how much insulation is already up there and how the attic itself is used day to day. Lane Pace is a building science professional who works across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas and leads Luas Insulation. He looks at how a home’s entire thermal envelope performs, from the attic down through the crawl space.
Understanding Updated Cannabis Rules in Torrance, California
California’s cannabis laws and Torrance’s business rules address different questions. State law permits certain adult-use and medicinal cannabis activities, while Torrance prohibits cannabis dispensaries and commercial cannabis operations within its boundaries. For residents, understanding that distinction helps explain why statewide legalization does not mean every city allows retail businesses.
Holland Izz Talks ‘Beat the System’ and Independence
Holland Izz - Press Photo For Holland Izz, staying independent starts with understanding the business behind the songs. The Compton, California, recording artist, producer, and entrepreneur points to persistence, faith, and a willingness to experiment as essential parts of his career. His approach connects songwriting with the work that follows: developing a release strategy, engaging listeners, and taking the music on the road.
Kenneth Dabney Builds Below Average Beyond Fashion
For New Orleans native Kenneth Dabney, Below Average is becoming more than a clothing platform. Below Average Clothing founder and creative director is extending his brand into music and community events, bringing it all together around a message of perseverance. An August 2026 music release and a back-to-school giveaway illustrate that expansion.
CineDine Brings Film Talent Together at TIFF 2026
Tom Bernard, Javier Bardem, Florian Zeller, Penélope Cruz, Michael Barker During the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, CineDine brought the celebration to the dinner table. The new invitation-only celebrity supper club debuted with four gatherings at PUNCH at Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer, welcoming actors, filmmakers and entertainment insiders for cast dinners, premiere receptions and industry celebrations.
Nayan Keezy Talks Music, Education and ‘Generational Talent’
For Nayan Keezy, music begins with a beat and the memories it brings to the surface. A production might take him back to a relationship, a courtroom, or a night with friends. Those associations become the foundation of his songwriting. The Inglewood, California, Hip Hop artist identifies incarceration, education, and the loss of his former manager as experiences that shaped his priorities.
Mesothelioma Legal Help: Exploring Compensation Options
After a cancer diagnosis, practical questions can arrive almost as quickly as medical ones. How will the family cover treatment? What happens if the patient can no longer work? Who will keep track of the bills while appointments fill the calendar? For people affected by mesothelioma, understanding their legal rights can be part of answering those questions. Patients and families may have several routes to compensation related to asbestos exposure, depending on their circumstances.
Mia Lailani – Substance (Official Music Video)
Discover the heartbeat of urban culture with The Hype Magazine! From Hip Hop to Hollywood, delve into a rich tapestry of diverse stories, interviews, and impactful editorials. We go beyond music, catering to fashion enthusiasts, gamers, movie buffs, MMA followers, EDM and rock fans, and more. If it's newsworthy, we cover it passionately.
Music Bills Advance on Radio, Ticketing and Tourism
Federal legislation addressing AM radio access, online ticket purchasing and music tourism moved forward in Congress during the week of Sept. 14, placing several parts of the music business on the legislative agenda. According to Rebecca Auburn’s Sept. 20 report for Digital Music News, the House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and the American Music Tourism Act on Sept. 15. The following day, the MAIN Event Ticketing Act advanced from the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Wu-Day KC Connects Wu-Tang’s Legacy With 18th & Vine
A cultural district keeps its history alive by making room for the artists carrying it forward. That is what draws me to Wu-Day KC, the Sept. 2 celebration recognizing Wu-Tang Clan’s influence in Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine Jazz District.
Cardi B, Jason Lee Host Dinner for Stockton Youth Programs
Cardi B and Jason Lee attend The Hollywood Cares Foundation dinner in Beverly Hills. Photo credit: Jen J. Cardi B and Jason Lee brought together approximately 50 guests for a private fundraising dinner in Beverly Hills benefiting The Hollywood Cares Foundation’s youth programs in Stockton, California. Cardi B and Jason Lee attend The Hollywood Cares Foundation dinner in Beverly Hills. Photo credit: Jen J.
‘Aubrey’s Magic Alley’ Brings Hope to the Los Angeles Stage
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: attends Aubrey's Magic Alley on August 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Allen Brown II) Allen Brown II’s “Aubrey’s Magic Alley” made its Los Angeles stage debut Aug. 20, bringing together a multicultural cast for a family production about a young girl in foster care who finds possibility through music and imagination.
Lil Man J Reworks ‘Airplanes’ on New Single ‘Strangers’
Lil Man J turns a familiar melody toward a relationship he wishes he could restart on “Strangers,” his new single interpolating B.o.B’s “Airplanes.” Released Sept. 18, the track previews his 11-song debut album, The Underdawg, scheduled for Oct. 16. Written by Lil Man J, Kendall Goodman, Sebastian Garcia, and Carlo Colasacco, “Strangers” imagines meeting a former love without the history that drove them apart.
TheARTI$t Shares ‘Rain’ While Touring With Kehlani
TheARTI$t is putting vulnerability at the center of her latest release. The Newark, New Jersey, R&B singer has shared “Rain”, a single about taking responsibility for a strained relationship and asking for another chance, as she continues to provide direct support on the U.S. leg of The Kehlani World Tour. The release follows her April EP, DND, and her selection as Billboard’s August R&B Up & Comer.
Don Julio Introduces Immersive Tequila Tasting Experience
Tequila Don Julio is bringing its tequila-making story into an immersive setting with La Experiencia Don Julio: Hecho Por Amor, a tasting experience that connects the brand’s agricultural roots, production methods and founder’s legacy across four acts. Announced Sept. 15, the experience draws inspiration from the brand’s La Primavera distillery in Jalisco, Mexico.
OWN Renews ‘Put a Ring on It: Cheathab’ for Two Seasons
OWN has renewed “Put a Ring on It: Cheathab” for two more seasons, ordering 16 additional episodes of the unscripted series about long-term couples confronting infidelity. Production will begin this fall, with the new episodes scheduled to air in 2027. The network announced the renewal Sept. 18, one week before the first-season finale. The series airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with “The Final Decision” set for Sept. 25.
Davido – On The Road (Official Video)
Davido – On The Road (Official Video)
Davido Announces Three-Night Lagos Residency for December
Davido will return to Lagos for a three-night residency at the National Theatre from Dec. 17-19, 2026, performing material from his latest album, ORIADÉ, alongside songs spanning his 15-year career. Announced Sept. 18, the residency will take place during Detty December and feature special guest appearances throughout the three evenings. Presale registration is open, with tickets scheduled to go on sale Friday, Sept. 25.
Eri Ife Centers Faith on Afrobeats EP ‘Rubicon’
Eri Ife - Afro Gospel Artist - Image 2026 Nigerian singer-songwriter Eri Ife brings faith to the center of his music on Rubicon, a five-track EP that combines Afrobeats, Afro-Gospel, soul and worship. Released Aug. 7 through Iconic Stuff Entertainment, the project follows “Torun Tori” and “Aroma,” singles that helped push his catalog beyond 1 million streams, according to the release announcement. For the U.K.-based artist, the project’s title describes a personal commitment.
Saanvle (Official Video) Diljit Dosanjh Ft Raj Ranjodh Mic & Me
Mic and Me Presents “Saanvle” by Diljit Dosanjh Ft. Raj Ranjodh Singer: Diljit Dosanjh & Raj Ranjodh Lyrics & Composition: Raj Ranjodh Female Lead: Chandrika Ravi Music: Sunny M.R. Video: Avex Films Presentation: Satpal Dhaliwal Music Production & Arrangement: Nabeel Zubair & Sunny M.R. Electric Guitars: Amandeep Singh & Kamal Tamang Project Manager at CFP: Rashi Chauhan Assistant Engineer: Nikhil Mathew Mixed & Mastered by Sunny M.R. at Chordfather Productions Guitars Recorded at Chordfather...
Behind Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Saanvle’ With Shubham Gosalia
Photo courtesy: Shubam Gosalia Cinematographer Shubham Gosalia faced a tight production schedule on Diljit Dosanjh’s “Saanvle”: Up to 15 scenes across a Beverly Hills property, limited windows with the artist, and a single day to complete filming. Then, the night before the shoot, the schedule changed. “Diljit’s schedule changed completely the night before the shoot,” Gosalia explains.
How Financial Advisors Build Consumer Trust by Giving Back
Consumer trust is central to the relationship between financial advisors and the people they serve. For Matthew Dicken, founder and CEO of Strategic Wealth Designers, building that trust includes how a firm contributes to its community. Dicken points to consistent charitable involvement as one way businesses can demonstrate their values beyond the services they provide.
Mitch Jones Brings Twitch Chat to the Big Stage
Mitch Jones - Courtesy of Mitch Jones Mitch Jones is expanding his approach to livestreaming with a focus on larger productions and real-time audience participation. The longtime Twitch creator is developing events that combine the staging and structure of television with the direct interaction that helped build his online following. A live game show streamed on Twitch in July offered a look at that direction.
The Fray – How To Save A Life (Official Video)
The Fray – How To Save A Life (Official Video)
Editor’s Insight: How years at The Hype Magazine shaped my published SEO research
By Dr. Jerry Doby, Editor-in-Chief, The Hype Magazine Long before I began describing The Hype Magazine as my “digital laboratory,” I wasn’t conducting what I thought of as an experiment. I was doing my job. As Editor-in-Chief, I was responsible for helping this publication tell compelling stories, maintain editorial standards, serve our audience, and compete in an increasingly crowded digital environment.
Blippi, Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland Team Up on Ice Cream Song
October London - Snoop Dogg - Claude Brookes - Doggyland Book Series - Photo Credit: Chris Enriquez Blippi and Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland are bringing Hip Hop to the ice cream truck. The preschool entertainment brands have teamed up for “My Ice Cream Truck (Doggyland Version),” a new take on Blippi’s song that combines music, movement and a familiar neighborhood stop.
Quavo, T.I. – Quavo & T.I. – Backwards (official video)
More than just an average urban music magazine, The Hype Magazine services our readers and subscribers a diverse collection of stories, interviews and impactful editorials. HYPE is not a niche market outlet, our audience range includes fashion fans; gamers; movie nuts; MMA followers; EDM; rock, television personalities, etc., if it's news worthy we cover it.
YardTixx Builds Ticketing Around HBCU Culture
Some events sell tickets; others carry culture. An HBCU homecoming is more than another weekend on an events calendar. A probate show is not interchangeable with a general-admission concert. Founders Day celebrations, alumni gatherings, scholarship galas, step shows, professional mixers, and chapter events each come with traditions, audiences and operational demands that can be difficult to fit into conventional event-ticketing systems.
From the Editor: Who Owns Black America’s Story?
Dr. Jerry Doby, PhD - Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine - Photo Credit Abbie Knights Black Media Digital History by Dr. Jerry Doby, Editor-in-Chief, The Hype Magazine More than 199,000 pieces of journalism documenting Black life, politics, entertainment, and culture recently disappeared from their original home on the internet. They were not destroyed. Someone else had to save them. That distinction has stayed with me.
Syreeta Thompson Keeps ‘Legacy In Motion’
Syreeta Thompson - Courtesy of Syreeta Thompson 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, music education, advocacy, and creative entrepreneurship. With Legacy In Motion, however, the trumpeter is putting particular emphasis on the artist behind that broader body of work.
Bri Fletcher – Salt Water (Official Music Video)
ABOUT THE VIDEO | Fletcher shares about the video, “‘Salt Water’ is about accepting that tears are going to come and go and realizing I don’t always have to be the tough girl. It’s about letting go of control, letting myself feel whatever I need to feel, and knowing that if I cry, I cry.
CineDine Brings Film, Food and A-List Talent to Toronto
Toronto’s 2026 film-festival season is getting a new kind of gathering place. Twenty35 Agency will debut CineDine, an invitation-only supper club built around private dinners, cocktail receptions and cast celebrations from Sept. 14-17 at PUNCH inside Le Germain Hôtel Toronto Mercer.
Campari Cinema Center Returns to Toronto for 2026
Twenty35 Agency’s Campari Cinema Center will return to Toronto from Sept. 11-15, bringing five days of film, media and hospitality programming to King Street during one of the industry’s busiest weeks of the year. The independently operated program will once again combine daytime media activity with private evening receptions tied to films and talent in Toronto, creating a meeting point for actors, filmmakers, producers, journalists and entertainment-industry guests.
Waterfly Gift Guide: 5 Bags for 5 Types of People
Bags have one advantage over many traditional gifts: sizing is rarely the problem. There is no shoe width to estimate, waist measurement to quietly investigate or jacket cut that may look entirely different once it leaves the hanger. That makes a bag relatively easy to give. Choosing the right kind of bag is another matter. A running belt, travel sling and hiking daypack may all carry belongings, but they solve very different problems.
Snoop Dogg and Cordell Broadus Enter ‘HITMAN’
Snoop and Cordell - Hitman World of Assassination Agent 47 has encountered plenty of unusual characters during his career. Snoop Dogg may rank among the most recognizable. The Hip Hop icon has officially entered HITMAN World of Assassination in “The Herbalist,” a limited-time Elusive Target mission featuring Snoop’s likeness and original voice work. His son, Cordell C. Broadus, joins him in the game, marking the franchise’s first father-and-son appearance. Available from Aug. 27 through Sept.
Eli Derby Makes Room for Romance on ‘LOVESHY’
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 genuine connection may still be worth pursuing.
GRAMZUNKUT Returns to Music With ‘She Bad’
For GRAMZUNKUT, returning to music does not mean leaving fashion behind. The New York multidisciplinary artist and fashion creative has released “She Bad” featuring FMoney1, reconnecting with the recording side of his career after spending recent years expanding his creative identity through custom leather design, fashion editorials and runway-related work. Screenshot The single marks another turn in a career that has increasingly resisted being confined to one medium.
H.E.M. Steel Makes His Move With ‘Pen-Ultimate’
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 music should establish the conversation before the résumé does. Leading that effort is “Game Changer,” a record that serves as an introduction to Steel’s current mindset and the larger direction of the project.
Vic G Expands ‘DAT BOI’ With a Vertical Music Experience
R&B, Afrobeat and Reggae Recording Artist Vic G performs at the DAT BOI Experience. For Media Use Credit Ricardo Photography -- 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.
Bally540 Turns ‘Can’t Lose’ Into Career Momentum
Baly540 - Courtesy of Baly540 For Bally540, “Can’t Lose” began as another recording session for an album three years in the making. What happened after the record left the studio changed its place in his story. The Troy, New York rapper recorded the song in January while working on Pursuit Of Happiness: Amir, completing the track in one take. Originally positioned as the project’s second single, “Can’t Lose” quickly began generating a response that moved it toward the center of Bally540’s campaign.
Alyssa Wong Signs With N.I. Music Group at 14
Three-time GRAMMY-nominated, Diamond-certified mixing engineer, producer and songwriter Edwin “Ed The Engineer” Diaz, left, joins artist Alyssa Wong and N.I. Music Group’s Eric T. Johnson during a recent studio session. 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.
BEYOND THE NAME ON THE DOOR: JOE FIELD’S LESSONS FOR BUILDING HOSPITALITY BRANDS THAT LAST
Nashville’s Lower Broadway is one of the most competitive entertainment districts in America. Every doorway is fighting for attention. Live music pours into the street, rooftops compete for the skyline, and visitors arrive expecting more than dinner or a drink. They want an experience—and they can quickly recognize when that experience feels manufactured. Joe Field understood that distinction early.
KREAM N KUNTREE Keep the Night Moving With ‘3AM’
There is a particular point in a night out when the plans become less structured. The venue is winding down, the crowd is thinning and attention shifts toward a simple question: Where is everybody going next? KREAM N KUNTREE build “3AM” around exactly that moment.
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