Riddims Watch: Bassline Riddim
The highly anticipated , produced by Di Genius, had its release this month. With all the heavy hitters on it (Aidonia, Mavado, Busy Signal, Gyptain, Di Genius, Chino, Sean Paul, and Elephant Man), this is definitely a riddim to watch this summer. Standouts on the riddim are Mavado’s “I Swear”, Aidonia’s “Bad Inna Di Dance”, [...]
Riddims Watch: Summer Wave
A remake of last summer’s hit, the Summertime riddim was released in mid-May, the Summer Wave Riddim. This will be the feel good riddim of the season. It features Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Popcaan, Lady Saw, Tommy Lee, Gaza Slim, and more. With all the heavy hitters on the riddim, there is sure to be [...]
Midnight Spotlight: Red Shaydez
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 on constant rotation or not. This week [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: Furious 50
SILENCE! It’s the return of the tyrant, aka Furious 50. He is back at it again with his latest mixtape The Lost Tape. Released on May 22nd, The Lost Tape is full of gritty and boastful words and money-making schemes. 50 Cent recruits artists such as Kidd Kidd, Snoop Dogg, Precious Paris, Ned The Wino, [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: The Hood Internet
Streaming out of Chicago comes the dynamic mash-up duo The Hood Internet. Over the past few years, Aaron Brink (ABX) and Steve Reidell (STV SLV) have been mixing both mainstream and underground hip-hop with indie songs. The both of them have a very extensive musical background and had experimental rap projects during their college years. [...]
“The System” by Romain Virgo
From the troubled streets of Jamaica, a passionate voice rises with an intimate yet disquieting perspective of life on the Caribbean island. The young and incredibly talented Romain Virgo captivates the attention of reggae enthusiasts with his new album, The System. With authentic reggae melodies and an enthralling voice, Virgo uncovers the devastating issues that [...]
Riddims Watch: Jouvert Riddim
The compilation album Jouvert Riddim that came out in February was something I never saw coming. I never expected there to be a riddim where a soca beat would be outfitted with elements of dancehall , but the Jouvert Riddim is just that! Not only is the beat catchy and fast and the lyrics are [...]
WERS Celebrates Black Music Month
WERS at Night will recognize black musicians contributions to the music industry
This or That: “(I Know) I’m Losing You”
Rod Stewart – “(I Know) I’m Losing You” VS The Temptations – “(I Know) I’m Losing You” It’s pretty simple: our favorite is the original with the smooth soulful sounds of The Temptations. Rod Stewart did a good job with the cover, but nothing beats the raw emotions of David Ruffin’s soulful cries and the [...]
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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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