The interview featured DJ Mo Wilks, speaking with musician Esperanza Spalding about her career, creative process, and upcoming performances. Esperanza discussed her busy summer, the challenges and rewards of working in community, and her deep connection to the bass as her instrument of choice. She shared her thoughts on the role of creativity in all…
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…
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…