“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 [...]
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 [...]
Riddims Watch: Aurora Skies
Aurora Skies is the official soundtrack to every club-goer’s Friday night! The dancehall riddim produced by Sounique Records will have every single woman in the building looking for their “Diamond in the Ruff”. Released in March of 2012, the mixtape includes music from some of the best including Sheba and the King himself Mr. Vegas. [...]
Riddims Watch: Kush Morning
The Kush Morning Riddim is a perfect riddim for this summer. The riddim sounds real smooth and fresh. Produced by Dynasty Productions and Twelve 9 Records and released this year, it’s a riddim you cannot miss! You got Capleton, AKA the Fire Man, on the riddim with his single “Fire Fire”. Ikaya, who is making [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: Rose Island Vol. 1
Theophilus London is making big moves in the alternative hip-hop scene. He’s currently touring Europe and just dropped his next mixtape, Rose Island Vol. 1. His style effortlessly blends R&B beats with alternative vocals and skilled rhyme schemes in his raps, always delivering a good, danceable beat. He attributes his inspiration to artists like Prince and Michael [...]
Riddims Watch: Speak Out Riddim
Newly released from Asid Reignz Music, the lengthy and energetic Speak Out Riddim features some of the biggest names in dancehall all combined onto one impressive track. The official release clocks in at an imposing 15 minutes, giving ample time for all of the numerous artists to get enough time to really showcase their take [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: Awesome EP
How does XV feel after releasing his first EP on June 26th, 2012? AWESOME! Having fifteen mixtapes already under his belt, XV, an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Wichita, Kansas, just completed his Awesome EP! The hit single “Awesome ft. Pusha T” has XV rapping over a smooth combination of piano sounds. With his [...]
This or That: “If This World Were Mine”
Luther Vandross ft. Cheryl Lynn – “If This World Were Mine” VS Coko ft. Tyrese - ”If This World Were Mine” Definitely, the Luther Vandross version. First off, no one could ever top Luther Vandross’ voice and with the Coko version the beat is faster. With this song, it is important for the listener to [...]
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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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