By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com We are now down to the Final American Idol Top 14! Tonight, the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez & Keith Urban) had the power to only advance four hopefuls, while the rest for forced to sing for America’s votes! Which artists were moved into the Top 10? Who had to […]
A Conversation with Davis Mallory
February 24, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Imagine you just finished participating in a season of one of MTV’s most recognizable reality TV shows of all-time! While everyone is celebrating at the show’s after-party, one single question haunts your mind: “What am I going to do next?” That was the question Davis Mallory asked the producer of the […]
Jake’s Take: My Favorite Team Xtina Moments
February 22, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If you talk to anyone that knows me, they will instantly tell you who my favorite Voice coach is the one and only Christina Aguilera! Next week, the Queen of The Voice to celebrate the NBC singing competition’s tenth season. In honor of her return, Jake’s Take is presenting its […]
Jake’s Take: I Stand with Kesha
February 19, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Multiple news outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Kansas City Star and USA Today have reported that a New York Supreme Court judge has refused to let pop singer Kesha Sebert be freed from her contract with Sony Music. Kesha initially wanted out of her contract when she claimed longtime producer […]
“American Idol” alums return home to duet with the next generation
February 18, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the remaining members of the American Idol Top 24 took their cases to the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) on why they should be in the Final 14. Some artists soared and might be advanced to the live rounds, others faltered and had their dreams […]
12 more artists sing for “American Idol” glory
February 17, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last week, the first half of the American Idol XV Top 24 performed! However, the judges (Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Lopez and Keith Urban) only saved Mackenzie Bourg, Jeneve Rose Mitchel, Sonika Vaid, Gianna Isabella, Avalon Young, Thomas Stringfellow and La’Porsha Renae and advanced to the Final 14. Tonight, 12 more […]
A Conversation with Clark Beckham
February 16, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a shame that American Idol is finishing its run this year. Without the long-running FOX talent competition, we would not have discovered several talented musicians. Among the countless singers that this iconic show has found includes Clark Beckham. While he only received a “Yes” from Jennifer Lopez and Keith […]
Artists shine at 2016 Grammy Awards
February 15, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! Tonight, some of the biggest stars in the music industry performed at the Staples Center for music’s biggest night. Which artists soared to the top? Who took home the most awards? Read on to find out… (Editor’s Note: I have graded each performance) Taylor Swift kicked off the […]
Jake’s Take: My Favorite Grammy Moments of the 2000s & 2010s
February 14, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tomorrow night, music’s biggest artists and producers will gather at the Staples Center for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards! But, before host LL Cool J and the rest of the performers will take the stage, Jake’s Take is looking back on some of the best moments from the past 16 years! […]
New Music Releases: Week of February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! Let’s get things started. Wonderful Crazy Night by Elton John Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin are one of my all-time favorite songwriting teams. Between Bernie’s superb lyrics and Elton’s outstanding arrangements, they have conquered countless music charts and earned numerous […]
