By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Brooklyn is one of New York City’s fastest growing boroughs. With over 2,600,000 people living in the borough, the City of Brooklyn has produced a diverse group of performing artists and musicians over the years. While luminaries Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Jimmy Fallon, Debbie Gibson, Jay-Z and Barbra Streisand have already […]
New Music Releases: Week of November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! We have a lot of ground to cover…so let’s get this party started! 25 by Adele It has been four years since the Grammy and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter has released a full length studio album. 21 is my generation’s Thriller and has set […]
New Music Releases: Week of November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! This week, the second generation of Pop Wars reaches its crescendo as Justin Bieber’s comeback album is up against One Direction’s “potential final album.” Meanwhile, Kylie Minogue celebrates the holidays as she released her first Christmas album and A Great Big World […]
The Five Question Challenge with Scotty Dynamo
November 10, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Earlier this year, I crossed paths with Toronto-based DJ Scotty Dynamo when he headlined Kansas City Fashion Week’s Runway on the Rooftop-Runway Show and Cocktail Party in September. I was extremely impressed with his smooth beats, outgoing personality and his natural ability to perfectly match the music with the mood of […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 30, 2015 (Albums Edition)
October 30, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy almost Halloween, everyone! While you are trying on your last-minute costume and finishing up preparing for your Halloween party, you might need some music to help you speed through the arranging process. Luckily, here are my takes on some new albums from today’s hottest artists! Cinema by Andrea Bocelli Iconic […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! This week, I will give you my take regarding some of the hottest new music from some of the best artists in the world. Let’s get this party started! Storyteller by Carrie Underwood It has been three years since the American Idol […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, a lot of fan-favorites dropped new material. So, without further ado…. Let’s get this party started! Pentatonix by Pentatonix One of my favorite groups, a cappella titans Pentatonix, have finally released a full length studio album! Unlike most of Pentatonix’s […]
The Five Question Challenge with Tanya Tucker
October 14, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is an honor and a privilege to welcome music icon Tanya Tucker to Jake’s Take! For 43 years, Ms. Tucker has entertained millions of people with her impressive catalog that boasts 66 singles and 24 studio albums. Throughout her career, she has received multiple honors from the Academy of County […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first October 2015 edition of New Music Releases! We have a lot of ground to this week, so let’s get this party started! Unbreakable by Janet Jackson Welcome back to the music world, Janet Jackson! I have been looking forward to hearing tunes from Ms. Jackson for years! […]
The Five Question Challenge with Sharon Irving
October 1, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Chicago singer Sharon Irving’s life was changed with one push of a Golden Buzzer during America’s Got Talent (AGT) ‘s tenth anniversary season. After her powerful and goose-bump inducing interpretation of Hozier’s “Take Me to Church,” judge Mel B used her Golden Buzzer and gave Sharon the opportunity to perform at […]
