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Alessia Cara Creates Giant Desk After NPR Tiny Desk Rejections

Alessia Cara is making the most of being told "no." The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter unveiled her own live performance series, dubbed Giant Desk, on Wednesday (June 10), after revealing that NPR's popular Tiny Desk Concert series had passed on featuring her multiple times. "Well Tiny Desk said no to me a couple times so I exercised free will and built my own!" Cara wrote on X and...

Taylor Swift Gifts Autographed Guitar & Letter to Young Fan

Taylor Swift has once again shown her knack for connecting with fans in meaningful ways, this time surprising an 8-year-old Swiftie from Ohio with a personalized gift package after a viral neighborhood moment. In April 2026, Madeline Hulec from Lakewood, Ohio (near Cleveland), was doing homework when she heard her neighbor, musician Ethan Hayes, playing guitar outside. A big Taylor Swift fan, Madeline wrote a...

Five Facts About Marijuana From Around The World

Though increasing in popularity for both its recreational and medicinal purposes globally, marijuana is still viewed as an illicit narcotic in many places. Whether...

Weed Inspired Love Songs To Blaze To

Whether it is THC or CBD, many musicians participate in cannabis at some point in the creative process. As well, many music fans also...

9 Useful, Easy To Learn Skills That Will Help You Impress People

If you’re committed to self-improvement, then learning yet another useful skill today can help you take a step forward in your life. Life can...

Will Smith: How Jokes About Jada Wrecks His Mental Health

The topic of Will Smith and Jada is always is a sensitive subject and it seems as if it will always be. Will and...

Jimmie Allen Highlights For Love And Country Amazon Original

This week, HypeFresh talks Jimmie Allen, Country music's new African American trailblazer. The impressive Mr. Allen boasts a very credible reputation as he arrives...

Art As Therapy: Songs About Drug Abuse And Addiction

It seems like no matter the genre, no performer is safe when it comes to the seductive power of drugs and alcohol. Some artists...

The Pen And The Sword: Songs About Police Brutality

Lyrics are poetry, but they are also a rare opportunity for Black artists to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences surrounding police brutality and...

Headliner: Meet Viral Comedian Star David Shine

Comedy rising star David Shine is gaining attention for his years of hard work in the industry. https://youtu.be/yYPXVlptaGI David Shine, originally from upstate New York, gained...

BOSSIIE: UK Artist Talks New Single Covid Blues, Her Aspirations

Upcoming UK artist, BOSSIIE is electrifying radio waves with her new single "Covid Blues", a raw track, an aesthetic. BOSSIIE sits down with HypeFresh...

Self-Love Playlist: Songs To Get Through Good And Bad Days

Self-love is important. Do you need some help wooing the one closest to you? Here are seven songs you can use to say, "I...

TikTok: The Evolution Of The Influential Social Media Platform

TikTok is much more than a social media site, it is a movement. The evolution of TikTok surpasses all other social media platforms, due...

7 Rap Love Songs That Express The Psychological Languages of Love

Not much has changed about love, but hip-hop music sure has! Check out this list of old-school and new-school rap songs about family, romance,...