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ERS+: Boston’s Black Experience
ERS+ is a deep dive into R&B and Hip Hop that includes the legendary voices of soul alongside new and pioneering mc’s. Funky fresh beats combine with thought provoking lyrics that pierce through the issues that impact cities across our nation. Featuring established acts and indie artists on the rise, every day all day ERS+ threads together the most powerful and outspoken members of the urban music community, presenting a Black Experience that’s as danceable as it is insightful. Powered by 88.9 FM, ERS+ is a whole unique vibe that hits different.
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Rakim Brings Golden-Era Mastery to City Winery Boston
On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, Boston hip-hop heads gathered at City Winery on Beverly Street for a rare, intimate audience with rap royalty. Rakim—widely revered as “The God MC” and arguably the most influential lyricist in hip-hop history—took the stage for two back-to-back shows (6:00 PM and 9:30 PM), proving that true poetic precision only…
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Studio 88-9 Michael Bivins interview
Studio 88-9 welcomed Roxbury’s own son Michael Bivins of New Edition Bell BIV Devoe, and Biv10 entertainment for an interview. Michael called into WERS @wers889 to share info about his sonic memoir and chapter contribution, “Get Down”, which, is an ERS+ exclusive. Hear the track as well as the Michael Bivins 617mikebiv interview with DJ…
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8 Questions Plus 1 – Tank and the Bangas
What is your name?We’re Tank and the Bangas. Describe your music in three words or less.I’m going to say. Energetic.Inspirational.Organic. Name a favorite song off your new album.Almost. Imma go with ‘Go Your Own Way,’is one of my favorite songs off the album. ‘Ain’t That Deep.’ Name three artists you are listening to right now.I’m…
ERS+ celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop!
‘The Message’ turns 40!
88-9 The Secret Spot host D Danubian sat down for a historic musical interview with Grammy Award winner Grandmaster Melle Mel. He was in Boston to recognize and commemorate the 40th anniversary of his iconic Hip Hop classic, ‘The Message!’
Click the play icon below to listen to the discussion and reminisce with a Hip Hop icon. Share it with your friends and family! Happy birthday to ‘The Message!’ Happy Anniversary to Hip Hop, And it don’t stop! Click ERS+ to experience us now! Listen live from your computer or smartdevice at WERSPlus.org or 88.9FM HD2. Find out how it hits different!
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