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Test the Unemployed: Many feel that those who receive government assistance should be required to take mandatory drug test. Arkansas’ Senate approved a measure that would require random drug testing of those collecting unemployment. Opponents argue that the measure violates federal law. We discuss.
Accidental Racist:Country singer Brad Paisley and Hip Hop artist LL Cool J stirred controversy with the release of their collaborative song, “Accidental Racist.” Peace Prize Thursday comes early with this conversation about racism.
Job from Around the Way: We present the latest job lead in hopes of making the search a bit easier in this tough economy.
Shantell and special co-host Anthony Martinez talk with Earnestine Rodgers Robinson about her new book, “Driven by Faith: A Memoir of Faith, Family and Finding Purpose.” She tells the story about how she became a classical musician and featured composer at Carnegie Hall without any formal training. People describe her work as “music from the heart” and that it must come from a place of “divine inspiration.”
It’s “America’s gift to the world” as Luis puts it, but why isn’t jazz more prevalent in music culture today? Luis gets the scoop from Andy Baker, director of the jazz ensemble and professor of the jazz history class at University of Illinois at Chicago. They delve into the history of this iconic music form, plus Baker ventures a few guesses as to why jazz isn’t more prominent in the music world today.
Fined for leftovers? A restaurant in Japan is making sure that every plate is clean. We talk about Hachikyo’s strict policy of fining patrons who do not finish their meals.
Rubio Water Bottles: No matter what political party you align with, everyone agrees that Marco Rubio’s water sip…
Here is a Jay Dee (J Dilla) tribute mix from DJ Emission Smooci from France. (download)
Be sure to join the Overdrive February 7th 2013 4pm-6pm Central for a special 2-hour J Dilla Tribute Show.
Luis and Shantell talk with the creator of Gigity TV, Rich Seng. Gigity TV is a local start-up that provides high quality streaming services for music venues throughout Chicago. Essentially, you could watch that sold-out concert live from your computer.
I have a Spotify Premium account. That means I can listen to music from my phone.
Here are the tracks I added to my “Starred” list this year and kept on repeat.
These 4 * tracks were tops on constant rotation list.
* The Pharcyde – Runnin’ - Philippians Rmx - 90’s Hip Hop [Remix]
* Tony! Toni! Toné! – Feels Good - Dance, Pop
* Willie Colón – Eso Se Baila Asi - Latin,
* Crucial Conflict – Hay - 90’s Rap
Snoop Doggy Dogg – Ain’t No Fun - 90’s Rap
Nine Inch Nails – Closer - 90’s Rock
Positive K – I Got a Man - 90’s Hip Hop
The Pharcyde – Runnin’ - 90’s Hip Hop
The Roots – Dynamite! - 90’s Hip Hop
Common – I Used To Love H.E.R. - 90’s Hip Hop
Lil’ Cease – Crush on You - 90’s Hip Hop
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Summertime - 90’s Hip Hop
The Notorious B.I.G. – Big Poppa - 90’s Rap
The Pharcyde – 4 Better Or 4 Worse - Dj Nu-mark Rmx - 90’s Hip Hop [Remix]
araabMUZIK – Electronic Dream - Hip Hop (2012)
Santigold – Disparate Youth - Hip Hop (2012)
Dawn Penn – You Don’t Love Me - Extended Mix - Hip Hop, Reggae, Ska
Ana Tijoux – 1977 - Latin, Latin Alternative, Hip Hop, Rap
Deee-Lite – Groove Is In The Heart - 90’s Pop
Jodeci – Freek’n You - R&B
Soul For Real – Candy Rain - R&B
Tyrese – Sweet Lady - R&B
R. Kelly – Bump N’ Grind - R&B
Jill Scott – He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat) - R&B, Neo Soul
The Miracles – You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me - Soul, R&B
Sly & The Family Stone – If You Want Me To Stay - Soul, Funk
Lee Fields & The Expressions – Ladies - Soul
Bobby Womack – Across 110th Street - Soul
Johnick – Open Your Eyes - House
Johnick – The Captain - House
A Tribe Called Red – Northern Cree - Red Skin Girl Remix -Dance
Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy - Dance, Funk
Jamiroquai – Cosmic Girl - Dance, Funk
Jamiroquai – Canned Heat - Dance, Funk
Jamiroquai – Virtual Insanity - Dance, Funk
Basement Jaxx – Red Alert (Jaxx Club Mix) - Dance, Funk
Ballin Entertainment – World Of Funk: Ultimate Funk Hits - Funk [Album]
The O’Jays – I Love Music - Dance, Disco
George Benson – Give Me The Night - Dance, Disco
Diana Ross – Love Hangover - Dance, Disco
Watch the Duck – Poppin’ Off - Pop
Flying Lotus – Do The Astral Plane - Instrumental
Passion Pit – Little Secrets - Pop
Los Amigos Invisibles – Vivire Para Ti - Latin Alternative
Pedro Salcedo Y Su Orquesta – La Pollera Colora - Cumbia
Bobby Valentin – Huracan - Latin, Salsa, Guaracha
Ray Barretto – Indestructible - Salsa
Ray Barretto – El Watusi - Salsa, Mambo
Rey Ruiz – No Me Acostumbro - Salsa
Héctor Lavoe – Rompe Saraguey - Salsa
Frankie Ruiz – Tu Con El - Salsa
Ismael Rivera con Kako y Su Orquesta – Mi Negrita Me Espera - Latin, Salsa, Guaracha
Fania All Stars – Quitate Tu - Latin, Rumba
Edwin Colon Zayas y Su Taller Campesino – Seis milonguero - Cuatro, Jibaro, Puerto Rico
Sergio Mendes – Magalenha - Bossanova, Samba, Brasil
Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 – Mais Que Nada - Bossanova, Samba, Brasil
Nicola Conte – Tema In Hi-Fi - Performed By Nicola Conte - Chill, Bossanova, Samba
Visioneers – Dirty Old Bossa Nova - Bossanova, Hip Hop, Instrumental
Pretty Lights – Finally Moving - Chill, Hip Hop
Dizzy Gillespie Sextet – Chega De Saudade (No More Blues) - Jazz
Etta James – At Last - Jazz
Dinah Washington – I’ve Got You Under My Skin - Jazz
Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E - Jazz
Eddie Harris – The Shadow Of Your Smile - Jazz
Donald Byrd – Cristo Redentor - Gospel, Soul
Nikolaus Harnoncourt & Concentus musicus Wien – Mozart : Requiem - Classical [Album]
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Free Bird - Rock
Yael Naim – Toxic - Pop [Cover]
R.I.P. King of Pop. You are dearly missed. In honor of Michael Jackson’s legacy, here’s my favorite video of all time!
First Luis recounts the story of John Simmons at the semi-final of Vocalo’s Quest for the Best DJ Competition in February 2012, where he lost 2 minutes of his 15 minute set with turntable issues. We then hear the competition set recorded live at Simone’s and hear from Jesse De La Pena and Pumpin’ Pete who judged the competition. (dl)
On Air John Simmons Set Pumpin Pere JDLP.mp3 on Vocalo.org 89.5
RedBull Three3Style champs DJ Hedspin and Big Once sat down with Shantell & Jesse De La Pena to talk records. They the evolution of music, what makes a good record store and the latest DJ competition sponsored by Red Bull.
