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 […]
New Music Releases: Week of January 25, 2016
January 29, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! Let’s get this party started! This Is Acting by Sia Ever since she collaborated David Guetta on his 2011 smash, “Titanium,” singer-songwriter Sia Furler has become the millennial generation’s Carole King. She has co-written songs that have been performed by Beyoncé, Britney, […]
A Conversation with SayReal
January 28, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Los Angeles-based rock-reggae group SayReal to Jake’s Take. Fronted by Voice alum Naia Kete, SayReal’s line-up includes Naia’s brother, Imani Elijah (percussion, keyboards, and vocals), Lightfoot (guitar, percussion, and vocals) and Lee John (bass, percussion and voice). Former American Idol judge and music producer Randy […]
A Conversation with Justin Morelli
January 26, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Justin Morelli to Jake’s Take. The New York City singer-songwriter is one artist that you need to keep track of this year. His innate ability to blend the legendary soul of Stevie Wonder and rock vibes of Elvis Presley with the sound of pop kings […]
A Conversation with Jessica Sanchez
January 19, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Jessica Sanchez to Jake’s Take. Since she was 10-years-old, Ms. Sanchez has blown worldwide audiences away thanks to her appearances on Showtime on the Apollo’s Kid Stars of Tomorrow and the first season of America’s Got Talent in 2006. But, it was not until […]
A Tribute to David Bowie (1947-2016)
January 11, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of rock’s greatest voices has lost his private battle with cancer. Multiple news outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, NBC, The New York Times & TIME have reported that David Bowie passed away at the age of 69-years-old surrounded by his family. Since a very young age, Mr. Bowie was […]
New Music Releases: Week of January 4, 2016
January 8, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first New Music Releases of 2016! Let’s get things started. Wildfire by Rachel Platten Rachel Platten broke out last year with her hit track: “Fight Song.” Now, Ms. Platten released her first studio album with her new record label: Columbia Records. Ms. Platten’s superb songwriting skills was highlighted […]
Jake’s Take-The 30 Greatest Talents that “American Idol” Discovered-Part One
January 2, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com In four days, American Idol will air its final auditions! I have watched Idol since Season Two (2003) and professionally reviewed the show since Season 11 (2012) and one thing that keeps me coming back to the FOX singing competition is the show’s ability to transform ordinary people into household names […]
