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Kizzo Builds a Musical and Human Bridge Kizzo on The Bridge, Family and Creative Purpose When I sat down with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Tierce " Kizzo ," I expected to discuss records, collaborations, and the mechanics behind his expansive sound. What unfolded was a much deeper conversation about identity, family, sacrifice, humility, and the responsibility that comes with receiving a creative gift. His current work may be centered on the upcoming project,  The Bridge , the cross-cultural album he executive-produced with Tobe Nwigwe , but the real bridge in our discussion connected the person he was before his life changed with the artist and human being he has become. Kizzo's story begins with an upbringing that refused to recognize musical borders. Born in Amsterdam and raised in a Surinamese household, he grew up hearing Dutch records, Earth, Wind & Fire, Hip Hop, and an assortment of global sounds without being taught that they belonged in separate categories...

Too $hort Returns With ‘Drink & Smoke’ Album Multiplatinum Hip Hop icon Too $hort released his highly anticipated album, “ Sir Too $hort, Vol. 2 – Drink & Smoke ,” on July 31 through EMPIRE. The latest chapter in the Oakland, California, native’s “ Sir Too $hort ” series celebrates the music, personalities, and cultural influence that have helped define West Coast Hip Hop across generations. The project brings together an expansive lineup of collaborators, including Lil Jon, E-40, Tyga, Saweetie, Snow Tha Product, Suga Free, Decadez, Show Banga, UC Kayla and King George. Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube also appear alongside Too $hort and E-40 through the West Coast supergroup Mount Westmore. You can stream “ Sir Too $hort, Vol. 2 – Drink & Smoke ” on your favorite DSP HERE . ‘Out Tonight’ Leads the Release The album’s focus track, “ Out Tonight ,” features singer and songwriter King George. The song centers on the anticipation of spending a memorable night on the town with a speci...

Dr. Rashad Richey Takes “Indisputable” to MSN ATLANTA — Dr. Rashad Richey’s “ Indisputable ” is expanding beyond the TYT Network through a national content syndication agreement with MSN and JaroGO , placing the Emmy-nominated broadcaster’s daily news program before a substantially larger audience. Announced Aug. 4, the deal brings the show’s investigative reporting, political analysis, exclusive interviews and signature debates to MSN while establishing JaroGO as the media partner helping connect one of independent news’ most visible voices with Microsoft’s broad digital ecosystem. According to the announcement, MSN serves more than 700 million active users and reaches more than 1 billion Windows devices worldwide. ( EIN Presswire ) MSN and JaroGO Expand the Reach of “Indisputable” “Indisputable” has built its identity around stories that often sit at the intersection of politics, race, civil rights and institutional power. The show’s YouTube channel describes it as a fact-based...

K-Quick Signs With Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Records Maryland artist K-Quick turns a three-year mentorship with Flesh-n-Bone into an official label deal while keeping his own momentum moving with the Bungalo release “ Oddly (Remix) l to r Layzie Bone, K-Quick, Flesh-n-Bone .” For Keone “K-Quick” Reed, what began as a relationship with artists he respected has developed into one of the biggest milestones of his career. K-Quick has officially signed with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Records, marking a major step forward in a relationship with the legendary Hip Hop group that has been developing for more than three years. The move also creates a natural next chapter in a story The Hype Magazine has followed for several years, from K-Quick’s emergence as a multifaceted artist working across music and film to his growing relationship with members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and his expanding catalog through Bungalo. At the same time, K-Quick is keeping his own musical momentum moving. Separate from his new ...

Namphuyo - Don't Stop Don’t Stop from Namphuyo is the first single from this dynamo's upcoming EP “ Pink Velvet “ It is a dance song and a tribute to Miami, and it hits different according to the multifaceted recording artist, spoken word storyteller, and all-around entertainer. The daughter of music icon Betty Wright, the apple did not detach from the tree...ijs! This is my first time doing a song for my city! ~ Namphuyo Previously on The Hype Magazine Namphuyo Aisha, Daughter of a Legend Forging Her Own Path in Music and Business https://www.thehypemagazine.com/2026/08/10/namphuyo-dont-stop/?fsp_sid=28843

Cali From New York Talks “Keep It Moving” and Longevity Cali From New York Sets the Tone With “Keep It Moving” There is a refreshing lack of hesitation in the way Cali From New York talks about where she is headed. The Brooklyn native carries the musical imprint of a childhood surrounded by Motown, Jazz, Classical music, and Hip Hop, but rather than allowing those influences to define her, she has used them as ingredients in an identity she prefers to leave open to interpretation. After relocating to Los Angeles shortly before the onset of COVID-19, Cali found herself with the time and space to begin developing her own musical voice. The isolation of the stay-at-home period became an unexpected creative catalyst, allowing her to explore songwriting rooted in personal experience, fantasy, relationships, and shared human emotions. Today, that exploration continues with her latest single, “ Keep It Moving ,” a smooth but direct record built for anyone who has reached the point where mixe...

SAGE Builds a World of Emotion With ‘SEASONS’ SAGE Builds an Immersive World With Debut Album ‘SEASONS’ For SAGE, a song rarely begins with the sound. It begins with the story. Raised in a suburb just north of Atlanta, Georgia, SAGE developed an early fascination with music, particularly pop and its ability to move freely between styles. But even as music increasingly became part of her creative life, she continued to see herself first as a writer. That distinction matters when entering the universe of her debut album, “ SEASONS .” Rather than approaching the project as a simple collection of songs, SAGE constructed an interconnected narrative built around the four seasons as a metaphor for four stages of a relationship. Lyrics, imagery, visuals and emotion become pieces of a larger world, with SAGE inviting listeners to experience the album in much the same way they might become immersed in a novel or film. It is an approach consistent with an artist who describes her work as playful...