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 favorites of Bebop especially Blue Note's excellent 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, Peter Tosh, 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 mixed-up 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:
Previously:
JAZZ
SUNDAY
"Cry Me a River"
Artist: Julie London
Album: Julie Is Her Name
Released: 1955
CLASSIC ALTERNATIVE
SATURDAY
"Blister"
Artist: Jimmy Eat World
Album: Clarity
Released: 1999
FUNKY
FRIDAY
"Funky Drummer"
Artist: James Brown
Album: In the Jungle Groove
Released: 1969
CLASSIC HIP-HOP
THURSDAY
"Egg Man"
Artist: Beastie Boys
Album: Paul’s Boutique
Released: 1989
REGGAE
WEDNESDAY
"Night Nurse"
Artist: Gregory Isaacs
Album: Night Nurse
Released: 1982
LEGENDS
TUESDAY
"Highway Patrolman"
Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Album: Nebraska
Released: 1982
