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Based in Los Angeles, Hype Off Life is a premium Hip Hop and R&B magazine bridging the gap between emerging + mainstream artists, Entrepreneurs & culture-shifting creatives
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The World Cup Scores a New Star with Pop/R&B Artist Trinidad Cardona
Viral music sensation Trinidad Cardona speaks with Hype to share his experience being part of the World Cup's first multi-song official soundtrack, all the way in Qatar!

"The best thing you can do is take what you have & make it work" - The LAYA Interview
Since LAYA's breakout single "Sailor Moon", she has been putting in work in the studio and on stage, with no signs of slowing down. She recently made a pit stop at Hype Off Life for a new interview, where we got into her artistry, influences, and the re-release of 2019's "Um, Hello" EP

DaeShawn Forrest Stays True to Self by Remaining "Transparent" (Interview)
DaeShawn Forrest is an artist that not only strongly believes in his craft, but also in keeping it "Transparent". See what that means in this Hype Off Life exclusive

HYPE FILES - The Lil Blood Interview
With the release of his new album, "The Book Of Dawa", we got a chance to speak with Lil Blood about his come up, takeaways from his decade long career, Hip Hop culture in Oakland & more

Inspired by Shanghai Apparel Brand, Bonkerz Soars to Another Level with “Till You Fly”
We dive deep into Compton-bred rapper Bonkerz’s “Till You Fly” story, and how he balances life as a corporate Vice President by day and rapper by night

HYPE FILES - The Pisceze Interview
From being placed on lists by prominent platforms to touching various stages, Pisceze is not a fly by night artist and she's here to stay!

HYPE FILES - The Peter $un Interview
Fresh off the release of his new EP, "Phone Calls Gimme Anxiety", we got a chance to chop it up with Peter $un about art as an escape, the healing power of music & much more

"It is a higher power working through me" - The B. Thompson Interview
We recently caught up with 25-year-old Pop/R&B multi-instrumentalist, B. Thompson for an exclusive interview, where we got into his early influences, God-given gifts, and just why his music hits different

The South Bronx Has A New Hero: Sha EK (Interview)
Standing the forefront of a new wave of urgent, militant and captivating street rap is Sha EK: South Bronx’s up next

J. Brown Is On A Mission of Returning R&B Back To It's Roots: LOVE (Interview)
Detroit native, J. Brown has cultivated a new sound that continues to captivate R&B lovers. Tap in to learn more about his mission of love, working with Tank, and the excitement leading up to his debut album, "CHAPTER & VERSE"

11 Questions with Erica Banks

HD4President on Moving Past The Pain, Finding His Own Way & Celebrating Life (Interview)
Get to know HD4President, where we chop it up about everything - from growing up on “400 Degreez” to having stars like Monica and Gabrielle Union make videos to “Touch Down”, and more

RJAE's Dream of Being Legendary Is Closer Than Ever (Interview)
RJAE's vision is crystal clear - to go down as the greatest Artist of all time. With the right mindset and work ethic to match, that dream is closer than ever. Tap with the New Orleans phenom in this exclusive interview

Gemaine | If It Don’t Make You Wanna Sing In The Mirror, Is It Even R&B? (Interview)
Gemaine sits down with Hype Off Life to discuss his love and respect for R&B, what NY taught him about work ethic & his new album "New Jack City"

Jay WorldWide on Transcending Genres, Obstacles & Zip Codes (Interview)
Whether overcoming obstacles or shooting past limitations, Jay WorldWide has figured out the power of positivity. Tap into to his thought process in this exclusive interview
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