By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Rapper Def Manic is the latest rapper to tackle The Five Question Challenge. The Belgrade, Serbia native is taking Hip-Hop and experimental music to another level of excellence. In addition to fusing old school and new school Hip-Hop with Soul, Rock and Jazz music, Def Manic has opened for B.o.B, Scribe […]
The Season Six Battle Rounds continue on “The Voice”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The competition is heating up on the Voice’s sixth season! Before we get to tonight’s battles…. here is where our teams stand: Team Adam: Kat Perkins, Delvin Choice, Jake Barker (Stolen) & Brittnee Camelle (Stolen) Team Usher: T.J. Wilkins, Stevie Jo, Morgan Wallen & Melissa Jimenez Team Shakira: Dani Moz, Clarissa […]
Rapunzel makes her “OUAT” debut while Wicked schemes
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Wicked Witch of the West has invaded Storybrooke! Zelena recently dropped a huge bombshell…she is Regina’s half-sister! In addition, she claimed that two of the series’ greatest evils: Cora (her mother) and Rumpelstiltskin abandoned her. In addition, she is also responsible for taking away the Storybrooke residents’ memories. However, she […]
A Conversation with Brian Raider
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com What would happen if you accidentally found yourself on a film set? Brian Raider turned that accident into an opportunity, when he traded in his financial career at Wells Fargo and JP Morgan for various production jobs. Some projects included stints on the production teams of Judge Joe Brown, Judge Judy, […]
A Night at the Theatre: The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Recently, One of my favorite playwrights debuted a new play in Kansas City. Vicki Vodrey’s The Frowning Vajayjays of Shady Pines focuses on a trio of elderly Southern Belles, who live in Shady Pines Retirement Home. However, their lives are turned upside down when Bertie (Sherri Roulette-Mosley) moves into their quad…despite […]
The Five Question Challenge with Nick Stefanacci
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Nick Stefanacci is set out to bring pop fusion to another level of excellence. For the past 10 years, Nick and his own jazz group traveled across the country to play in venues in New York City, Hawaii, Miami and Atlantic City. In addition, he had the opportunity to perform with […]
“The Voice: Season Six” Battle Rounds turns up the heat
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, The Voice began its sixth edition of the Battle Rounds. Before we get to the fun…here is where the teams stand: Team Adam: Kat Perkins & Jake Barker (Stolen) Team Blake: Jake Worthington, Sisaundra Lewis & Biff Gore (Stolen) Team Shakira: Dani Moz & Patrick Thomson (Stolen) Team Usher: […]
New Music Releases: Week of March 17, 2014
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The week of March 17, 2014 is the busiest week for new music…so far this year! Some of my favorite artists dropped exciting new albums and amazing singles that should be included in your music library. Sex & Love by Enrique Iglesias When it comes to listening to the Latin Heartthrob’s […]