Hype Live Sessions

Enjoy this #LiveSession with an incredible multifaceted youngster of just 16, Seraphina Sanan. She is catching ears with her latest single, “You’re The One to Blame,” a deep reflection on empowerment and self-discovery. Taking on the role...

Live Session with a new young voice on the scene named evander who is a multifaceted singer-songwriter, producer, and guitarist whose music dives into the complexities of young adulthood and the attending mental health concerns of youngsters growing up in a wild maze. Drawing from personal experiences with heartbreak, anxiety, and depression, evander infuses his music with...

Live Session conversation with singer-songwriter Mark Mackay just released a powerful highly-anticipated new single, “Dreaming in Color” which is setting the music industry on its collective ear. Mackay has been electrifying audiences on stages across the nation and his momentum is skyrocketing. Known for his guitar-driven American Music, Mackay has cultivated a loyal mul...

Hype Live Session with AKB aka the "Indian Dentist Rapper" who is representing Hip Hop from multiple continents. Immigrating to the United States at the age of 10, AKB was struck and enamored with the Hip Hop genre and culture and it's been an eventful and glorious road to this stage of his career. A pediatric dentist from 9-5, husband, and rapper, his story is one fit for...

In this #LiveSession the heart of Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Megan Jade (@meganjademusic) embarks on a vibrant new sonic odyssey, with her latest single “unemotional” under the Bungalo Music and Film / Universal Music Group banner. Dra...

Live Session interview with Serena DC, a multi-talented individual known for her work as an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and actress. We discuss Serena's recent success at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards for her documentary "My Transparent Life," and her experience at the awards cerem...

In an illuminating live session, I enjoyed a dynamic conversation with the multi-faceted creative force, Vina Love for The Hype Magazine exploring the profound impact of fashion, art, and music in shaping culture and self-expression. Vina Love stands as a budding star at the nexus of these creative realms, seamlessly blending these art forms to define her unique style, making her a true muse at the intersection of creative expressi...

In this captivating Live Session interview, I had the privilege of delving into the multi-faceted world of Dr. Natasha Weems, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, Aesthetic Specialist, and Owner of Care First Wellness Med Spa and Winter V Apparel. Our conversation spanned a wide spectrum, exploring her remarkable journey as a medical professional, the intricacies of private practice, her unwavering support for women and veterans, and her latest literar...

In a candid and enlightening Live Session interview, Paul Ring, the founder of Bungalo Records in Los Angeles, sat down with The Hype Magazine to discuss his journey in the music industry, the impact of Bungalo Records on West Coast Hip Hop, and the label's place in the industry after over two decades. He also admitted his amazement and delight for the 50th anniversary of ...

In a blaze of hometown glory, BLACKstreet, the iconic GRAMMY Award-winning troupe, has etched its legendary mark onto the streets of Paterson, New Jersey. The city of silk and soul paid the ultimate homage to these musical trailblazers by unveiling "Blackstreet Blvd" on Friday, July 29, igniting Presidential Blvd with a celebration that had the whole block vibrating.

I got to celebrate the moment after the fact during an exclusive ...

I had the great pleasure of connecting with Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winner Lisa Cortés, the Director of the highly anticipated documentary film, LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING. Produced by Bungalow Media + Entertainment for CNN Films and HBO Max, this film is set to explode the whitewashed canon of American pop music and reveal the true innovator of rock n’ roll, Richard Penniman. Featuring interviews with Mick Jag...

In this Live Session, Jordyn spoke with me about her journey from a print-on-demand hoodie to a full-fledged fashion brand. She described a defining moment that inspired her to change her lifestyle and start promoting veganism through her clothing line. But unlike some advocates who may come across as confrontational, Jordyn takes a different approach. She shares her experience coupled with speaking from the heart, inspiring other...

In this Live Session interview, rapper, television personality, and music executive Papoose joins me to talk about his involvement in the important new iOne Digital Series “Listen to Black Men,” adding the Black male perspective to the greater conversation, mental health, his reflections on growing into adulthood, his new role as head of Hip Hop at TuneCore, and more. In his new role, Papoose is well-positioned to weigh in from a m...