Curated by
the Founder. Growing up in the 1990s, when I wasn't on my basement drumset playing along to Synchronicity or the Rockers soundtrack, I was hanging out at Tower Records.
The best songs from the
best artists, you may or may not know.
So, enjoy and please click on the Wikipedia links to learn about the various songs and artists.
JAZZ
SUNDAY
"America's classical music" since the 1920s Jazz Age. Hear songs from my favs of Bebop especially Blue Note's roster of musicians.
MISCELLANY
MONDAY
A self-indulgent mixed bag of any music, 1950s
to present
day.
Hear deep tracks from legendary artists or anything from whoever.
LEGENDS
TUESDAY
Songs from all the names you know. From Mainstream Rock to Yacht Rock, 1970s Soul to 1990s R&B, 1980s Pop to 2000s New Wave Revival. Please enjoy the timelessness and superior songwriting.
REGGAE
WEDNESDAY
Originated in Jamaica in the 1960s, this genre has spread the world led by drum and bass. Hear artists including Wailing Souls, Black Uhuru, and Burning Spear.
CLASSIC
HIP-HOP
THURSDAY
"Golden Age" of Hip-Hop. Mid '80s to the Early 2000s. The music was experimental and sampling eclectic. Songs from artists like Gang Starr, Black Moon, 3rd Bass, and Outkast.
Raw Deal Show Archives
Princeton University's basement station WPRB 103.3 FM brought the best in underground hip-hop Thursday nights to NJ and Philly. The show broke groups like the Wu-Tang Clan and Poor Righteous Teachers. Plus, featured in-studio performances.
FUNKY
FRIDAY
Funk music, emerging in late 1960s, includes parts of Soul, Jazz, and R&B. All with a moving beat and strong bass line.
CLASSIC
ALTERNATIVE
SATURDAY
Where the memories of commercial-free
college radio
still lives. Great songs from super
influential bands and musicians.
Today is:
JAZZ
SUNDAY
"Toot Toot Tootsie"
Artist: Sonny Rollins
Album: Sound Of Sonny
Released: 1957
Previously:
CLASSIC
ALTERNATIVE
SATURDAY
"Shake Your Rump"
Artist: Beastie Boys
Album: Paul's Boutique
Released: 1989
FUNKY
FRIDAY
"Love Rollercoaster"
Artist: Ohio Players
Album: Honey
Released: 1975
CLASSIC
HIP-HOP
THURSDAY
"Above The Clouds"
Artist: Gang Starr
Album: Moment Of Truth
Released: 1998
REGGAE
WEDNESDAY
"Night Nurse"
Artist: Gregory Isaacs
Album: Night Nurse
Released: 1982
LEGENDS
TUESDAY
"Rose Parade"
Artist: Elliot Smith
Album: Either/Or
Released: 1997
MISCELLANY
MONDAY
"Want More"
Artist: Bob Marley & The Wailers
Album: Rastaman Vibration
Released: 1976
