This or That: “I Can Understand It”
Bobby Womack – “I Can Understand It” VS New Birth – “I Can Understand It” I love the New Birth version of this song, it’s so soulful and raw. You could hear the passion in the lead singer’s voice. It’s a lot more upbeat than the original song with Bobby Womack. You can’t help [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: The Transition
YONAS, an emerging New York rapper, transcends into the rap game with a unique sound and lyrical style. The Transition, released on June 25th, is a futuristic rap sounding mixtape that shines light on YONAS lyrical talents. An interesting blend of club banging, soft singing, and lyrical music ringing, The Transition solidifies YONAS’ artistic style. [...]
Where Are They Now: Faith Evans
Faith Evans was born Faith Renee Evans in Lakeland, Florida on June 10, 1973. Her mother was a professional singer and her father was a musician as well. She was raised by her mother; her father left before she was even born. When Faith was born, her mother was just nineteen and decided to return [...]
“Professor @ Large” by Large Professor
Hip-Hop legend Large Professor recently released his newest album, Professor @ Large. This album is his newest since his 2009′s The LP. Also known as Large Pro or Xtra P, Large Professor is a New York hip-hop record producer and MC. He also helped founded the influential underground hip-hop group Main Source, which helped propel frequent [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: Royalty
As the nation celebrated its birthday, Childish Gambino took the opportunity to release his latest project Royalty. Royalty is his first project since he released his debut album Camp last November. After listening to Royalty a few times, it is obvious to see that Gambino has been working on his craft. He has improved in [...]
Midnight Spotlight: Ross Maq
Each week, 889@Night will recognize local unsigned talent and promote their music on air as well as on our website. We highlight the talented few who got that “fire”. By the end of the week, we let our listeners choose whether they want these artists to be added to constant rotation or not. This week [...]
“Our Version of Events” by Emeli Sandé
It’s always exciting to get an album from an international artist who hasn’t yet it made it big overseas. We may not know her name yet in the States, but Emeli Sandé is certainly not new to the ears of Brits. A Scottish soul and R&B recording artist and songwriter, Sandé collaborated with Alicia Keys, [...]
Chagigah Kitchen: Kreplach
Hello, wonderful Chagigah listeners! Now that we’ve hurdled the Fourth of July cookouts and fireworks spectacular, this weekend calls for a palate-cleanser that’ll fill you up without knocking you out. This week’s recipe, from easyjewishrecipes.com, is light, delicious, and easy to make. Enjoy the kreplach, and be sure to tune into Chagigah this week and every [...]
All A Capprofile: Straight No Chaser
Straight No Chaser, an all male A Cappella group, will be performing at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, Massachusetts, on July 28th of this year. The group, consisting of original members Randy Stine, Dave Roberts, Charlie Mechling, Jerome Collins, and Walter Chase, as well as newer members Michael Luginbill, Don Nottingham, Ryan Ahlwardt, [...]
Riddims Watch: Cranberry Riddim
The Cranberry Riddim, produced by Gutty Bling and Claims Records, was released in May has gained some momentum, particularly Mavado’s track “In This World”. The riddim has a hardcore edge, not really following into the more fun-loving riddims that came out around the same time like the Summer Wave Riddim. Major artists on the riddim [...]
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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Boston Calling
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The XX / Grizzly Bear
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The Postal Service
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