Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
Every week, Take Two has the latest music to get your feet tapping. This week, music supervisor Morgan Rhodes shares her picks.
Artist: Janelle Monae
Album: Dirty Computer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuWyu7ipsJ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYlW67CMRKM
Morgan says:
Janelle Monae's "Dirty Computer" is a sonic open look into the open book that is her life, her passions, her art. With its pop/funk sensibilities, and Prince-influenced vibe, it's a journey towards truth— bold, self-assured truth.
Artist: Elohim
Album: Elohim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQgfdN14oyI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5HVQ2BAc6E
Morgan says:
Elohim's self-titled debut is transparency set to electronic beats. It is raw and honest with songs like "Panic Attack" and "Insecure" and a sound that's dreamy. Her truth may be heavy, but it feels light.
Artist: The Internet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIqvRzEIqIo
Morgan says:
It's been three years since the Grammy-nominated Ego Death dropped, but The Internet is back with a head-nodding bouncer that's sure to rock the dance floor and the skating rink. Roll (Burbank Funk) is everything you didn't know you needed right now.
Artist: Children of Zeus
Album: Slow Down/All Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GVdODprShQ
Morgan says:
Children of Zeus' "All Night" is a little bit hip-hop and a whole lot of soul. Beatmaker Konny Kon links up with artist Tyler Daley to produce a sound that hearkens back to the early days of neo-soul, using classic samples and slow tempo vocals to give the song a "back in the day" feel.