Where Are They Now: R. Kelly
R. Kelly was born as Robert Sylvester Kelly on January 8, 1967 and was raised on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Kelly has four other siblings and is the second youngest. A single mother raised Kelly and his father was absent most of his life. His mother, Joan, was also a singer. Kelly discovered [...]
This or That: “My First Love”
Avant feat. Keke Wyatt – “My First Love” VS René & Angela – “My First Love” Both the original song and cover are fantastic. However before I was introduced to the original, I heard the cover first and loved it. For a while there I thought it was an original until I recently learned of [...]
“Life Is Good” by Nas
What more can be said about a man that is on mostly every rap fan’s top five list? Nas is back on the scene to release his first album in four years. Life Is Good is Nas’ tenth studio solo album and also his best album since God’s Son. Nas provides the listeners with everything [...]
Midnight Spotlight: Real P
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 starting today, July [...]
Riddims Watch: Cool Swagg Riddim
Looking to liven up your Friday nights? Well look no further because we at Rockers on 88.9WERS have found the hottest new dance hall mix tape. The Cool Swagg Riddim, produced by Mad Media House, will have you winning the nearest guy or gal like it’s your job! Straight from Jamaica, this mix presents a solid variation of [...]
Riddims Watch: Mad Panamera
The Mad Panamera Riddim, produced by FE2 Music released this month, is now available on iTunes. The riddim features the artists Konshens, I-Ocatne, Voicemail, RDX, Navino, Flippa Maffia, and more. The fairly new producers FE2 Music hit the ground running making this riddim something you definitely would want to bump in your Panamera with its heavy [...]
Chagigah Kitchen: Summer Brisket
When you’ve got an entire Saturday ahead of you, you might as well go big for dinner. This week we have featured a simple brisket the whole family will love after a long week of work or play, and we hope you enjoy it. For further Chagigah Kitchen Recipe ideas and recommendations for everyone’s favorite [...]
“Off the Hook” by Ithacappella
Off the Hook, Ithacappella’s sixth studio album, is the perfect example of accessible a cappella done right. Ithacappella is a collegiate all-male a cappella group from Ithaca College. From the on-par ensemble, gifted soloists, and masterful arrangements, this album displays all the artistic strengths of Ithacappella. The album begins with a simple telephone ring, then [...]
Revo Radar: Knife Party
Everyone grew up with that certain artist that they still listen to that gets their hips shaking and feet shuffling. So let me introduce to you my friend Knife Party; Knife Party this is my friend (insert your name here). Two members of the electro rock band Pendulum, Gareth McGrillen and Rob Swire, founded knife [...]
Thoughts on Theater: Colorblind Casting
Colorblind casting is the term given to the practice of overlooking an actor’s race while casting a production. The goal of colorblind casting is generally to avoid racial profiling or denying opportunities to a certain group of potentially talented individuals solely for their skin color. Colorblind casting says, “Hey, we don’t see color. We only [...]
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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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June 21
Fleetwood Mac
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June 23
B-52s + Go-Go’s
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July 9
Paul McCartney
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July 10
She & Him
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July 20
Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket
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