It is a thrill to welcome back to the Jake’s Take platform (and for the first time on The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast), singer-songwriter Jessica Lynn!Jessica Lynn is an internationally renowned country music star that has shared the stage with Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Loretta Lynn, and ZZ Top. She has been featured on countless media platforms, including American Songwriter, Billboard, and CMT. Also, Jessica has a total of 11 charting singles on iTunes in 11 different countries.In addition, Jessica secured a spot with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ American Music Abroad. While the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to cancel her tour, Jessica’s live streams soared, landing her on the global ticketing reporting giant Pollstar’s Top 40 Livestreamers of 2020 as well as the Top 25 Livestreamers of 2021.In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Jessica Lynn spoke about how she impressed music legend Richard Marx when she opened for him. Plus, she talked about her new album: Reimagined and the stories behind her reimagined songs, including “Not Your Woman,” “Now or Never,” and “Run To.”

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Episode #134: Singer-Songwriter Jessica Lynn Visits!

It is a pleasure to welcome Mayer Malik to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born in Rockland County, New York, and now located in Jerusalem, Israel, Mayer began crafting at a very young age. Under his former stage name, YM, he released his 2018 debut album: Dear God. With no marketing or label backing, Dear God charted on Billboard within its first week of sales. He also traveled the world touring in Canada, Germany, Scandinavia, South America, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Currently, Mayer Malik is getting ready to release a new album.In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Mayer Malik spoke about the most significant challenges breaking into the American and international music markets. He also shared the stories behind several of his songs: "Sensitive" and "Loving Woman" and his emotional meeting with Alicia Keys when the "If I Ain't Got You" singer-songwriter visited Israel.

Ep. 133: Singer-Songwriter Mayer Malik TALKS Music & Alicia Keys

It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter LX to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born Lexy Bradford, LX, writes or co-writes all her songs. She entered the national spotlight when she performed at the 2017 Latin Grammy Awards with Diplo and Luis Fonsi. LX also shared the stage with many recording artists such as Cody Simpson, Karmin, Mindless Behavior, and The Wanted. In addition, she also sang backgrounds for Alejandra Guzman for an NBC/Telemundo Christmas Special. She also sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Phoenix Suns and is an ambassador for The Children’s Miracle Network. Before the global COVID-19 pandemic, LX had an ongoing residency at Downtown Disney that began in 2018. She also received notice from various media outlets such as New Music Weekly, Teen Music Insider, and Vents Magazine. In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, LX spoke about her lessons from Diplo, Luis Fonsi, and Raven-Symone. She also shared the stories behind some of her songs, including “Blame on Me,” “Love’s in My Veins,” and “Naked Truth.”

Episode #132: Singer-Songwriter LX VISITS!

It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Amiena to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast! Amiena is an award-winning international artist whose unique voice draws you in with its sensuality, honesty, and strength. Her music span a diverse group of genres such as jazz, R&B/Soul, and rock. She won multiple Los Angeles Music Awards and writer/publisher member of BMI. In addition, she is a National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) voting member. In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Amiena spoke about her latest record: Flares & Halos. She also talked about the responsibilities of being a voting member for the Recording Academy.

Episode #131: Singer-Songwriter Aminea Visits!

It is a pleasure to welcome singer Audrey DuBois Harris as the guest for the 130th milestone episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Audrey is a classically trained mezzo-soprano who has mastered various musical stylings such as gospel, jazz, opera, and sacred songs. She has performed on the world’s recognizable stages throughout her career, including the Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, and St. David’s Hall in Cardiff, Wales. She also portrayed some of opera’s most notable characters, including La Boheme’s Mimi, The Marriage of Figaro’s Countess Almaviva, and the title roles of Aida and Porgy & Bess’ Bess.One of Audrey’s most recognizable fans was the Queen of Soul herself – the late Aretha Franklin. The “Chain of Fools” singer requested Audrey DuBois Harris to perform at several concert events, including Aretha Franklin Present: A Two Night Revival, Aretha Presents GospelFest, and Aretha Franklin Present: The Gospel Legends. Ms. Franklin’s family personally requested Audrey to perform at the 18-time Grammy-winning artist’s Celebration of Life service in Detroit, Michigan.In addition to her association with Ms. Franklin, Audrey worked with Civil Rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. He also invited Audrey to perform at the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee service to commemorate “Bloody Sunday” on Alabama’s Edmund Pettus Bridge. She marched with Reverend Jackson and the late U.S. Representative John Lewis.Audrey has also performed for several different foundations. She sang for the American Red Cross, Midnight Run, PepsiCo Foundation, Saved for Life, and the Stroke of Hope. In addition, Audrey DuBois also shared her passion for music with younger generations through her vocal masterclasses and seminars.In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Audrey spoke about Aretha Franklin’s impact on her career and why she chose the tracks for her latest album: Lift Every Voice.

Episode #130: Audrey DuBois Harris Visits!

It is a pleasure to welcome Long Shot Leaders Podcast host Michael Stein to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Throughout his life, Michael conquered countless obstacles in his way through his entrepreneurial spirit. From becoming a fitness trainer at 16-years-old and starting stand-up comedy at 19-years-old to promoting nightclubs for the “young Hollywood scene” at 20-years-old, Michael’s life could be considered worthy of becoming a TV series or feature film.At the age of 33-years-old, Michael had $13 in his bank account and $3,000 in debt; he started Abadak, a business selling tarps. Despite not knowing a thing about selling the product, the company became a multi-million dollar business one year later. When he was 36-years-old, Michael launched “Tarp-Aid,” which has donated thousands of tarps to the homeless population and people in need.While Abadak made over $100 million, Michael’s love for show business has not waned away. He wrote, produced, and directed a 30-minute dramatic short film: Rituals and Resolutions. The film won many festival awards and was acquired and distributed by HBO Films. He also wrote, produced, directed, and starred in Love Hollywood Style. The film’s cast included Oscar-winning actress Faye Dunaway, Andy Dick, Coolio, and Stephen Tobolowsky.In this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Michael Stein spoke about organizing Batman 1989’s large promotional movie event and the Long Shot Leaders Podcast’s origin story. He also spoke about his conversations with six-time Emmy-winning actor and writer Bruce Vilanch, jewelry designer Erica Anenberg, and John Lee Dumas, the host of the Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast.

Ep #129: Long Shot Leaders Podcast host Michael Stein

It is a pleasure to welcome EDM singer-songwriter Dovley to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Music has been a significant part of her life since she was 4-years-old. Dovley plays the piano and the guitar and has also engineered her music since she was 11-years-old. She also founded her record label: Cromadiscope Records. Originally from Boston, she relocated to Los Angeles in her early teens, where she began to make a name for herself in the Los Angeles’ underground electric music scene.She released an extended play that peaked at number two on Billboard dance charts underneath another moniker. Also, she won several music awards, including Best Pop Song and Vocal Performance at the 2019 Arts 4 Peace Awards and Best Vocal Performance at the 2020 Hollywood Music Awards, all for the track “Beautiful Chaos.” In 2020, Dovley’s song, “Be About It,” stayed at the number one spot on Beatport’s House Music and Vocal House charts for 14 weeks and 11 weeks, respectively. Dovley has also performed at top Los Angeles nightclubs and deejayed at Insomniac and Live Nation venues and events, including Coachella, the Electric Daisy Carnival, and Ultra.In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Dovley spoke about overcoming the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented and shared the stories behind some of her songs, such as “Be About It,” “Prism,” and “Wanderlust,” a collaboration with Meaku.

EP #128: EDM Artist Dovley Visits!

It is a pleasure to welcome director, screenwriter, recording artist, and songwriter Gino McKoy to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Gino McKoy is about to release 2021’s breakout science fiction film LUMINA. The film is the first-ever science fiction filmed entirely in Morocco. LUMINA stars Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts, Ken Lawson, and Eleanor Williams. The film is bold, cerebral, and distinctive from your average alien film. LUMINA follows a young college graduate whose girlfriend vanishes in a blinding flash of light. Determined to find her at any cost, he is drawn into a dangerous, otherworldly web of distortions as he seeks to discover the truth behind her disappearance.Gino McKoy wanted to make LUMINA in Africa, and between its deserts and mountain landscapes, Morocco established itself as the perfect filming location. The filming took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the director and his team’s production facilities landed in Marrakech last October, and they had 14 weeks of preparation and production. Nearly 250 international and Moroccan crew worked on the production as technical staff or extras. In addition to LUMINA, Gino is an independent recording artist that is verified on Spotify and produced and directed his own music videos. In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Gino McKoy revealed how he and his crew overcame the countless obstacles that presented themselves during LUMINA’s filming process. He also shared the stories behind several of his songs.

Ep. 127: Gino McKoy TALKS 'LUMINA'

It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. In 2019, the Milwaukee resident made headlines when he put a significant accomplishment on his resume – a co-write with music legend Bob Dylan. In 1961, the “Blowin’ in the Wind” singer-songwriter recorded a song about Wisconsin in the Columbia Studios. However, he lost the lyrics sheet. Years later, the lyrics resurfaced, and it was auctioned for $30,000. Trapper took the opportunity and set the words to music. With Bob Dylan’s permission, he released the song – “On, Wisconsin,” and it caught the attention of significant media outlets such as Billboard, National Public Radio (NPR), and Rolling Stone. Throughout his career, Trapper shared the stage with a plethora of Americana groups such as Frank Turner, the Jayhawks, Old 97’s, and the Wallflowers. He also performed live streams for socially conscious organizations such as Guitars 4 Vets, Harmony 4 Hope, and RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network).In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Trapper spoke about his new album: May Day, and some of the stories behind some of the tracks. He also talked about opening for Wilco on September 10 for Summerfest.

EP 126-Singer-Songwriter Trapper Schoepp Visits!

America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 16 is back at the Dolby Theatre! As we enter the second week of Live Performances, more acts are waiting in the wings to secure the show’s iconic prize of $1 million and a headline show in Las Vegas. Among those acts that are waiting to perform for America’s votes was singer Brooke Simpson.Many Reality TV veterans might have recognized Brooke from her time on The Voice. In 2017, she auditioned for the NBC singing competition’s thirteenth season, where her interpretation of Demi Lovato’s “Stone Cold” caught the attention of all four coaches (Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Jennifer Hudson, and Miley Cyrus). She decided to enlist in Team Miley, and her performances lead her to Season 13 finale night, where Brooke placed third in the competition.Four years after her time on The Voice, Brooke Simpson auditioned on the Pasadena Civic Center stage for AGT: Season 16. Before she performed, Brooke revealed to the judges her aspirations of becoming the first indigenous pop star. As her husband accompanied her on the piano, Brooke Simpson delivered a fantastic cover of Lizzo’s “Cuz I Luv You” that received tons of praise from judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Heidi Klum.In this special edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Brooke revisited her audition and her reaction when Simon himself compared her to two legendary American Idol champions.

JTwJE Podcast-AGT Season 16 Special #11: Brooke Simpson

I am honored to welcome Reality TV star, singer, and radio host Amara La Negra as my guest for the 125th milestone episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Amara La Negra started her career at a very early age. She won Sabato Gigante’s “Miss Chiquita” contest in 1994, which helped her land appearances on commercials for Hawaiian Punch, Oscar Mayer, and Walt Disney World. She was also a part of special broadcasts for the Latin Grammy Awards, Premios Lo Nuestro, and the Billboard Latin Music Awards. Amara was launched into a new level of superstardom when she became the “breakout star” of VH1’s Love and Hip Hop: Miami. Her time on the show led her to become a guest co-host for The Real and hosted BET Experience Live. She also appeared on covers for various publications such as People En Español, Latina Magazine, and Rolling Out Magazine. In 2019, Amara also competed on Univision’s Mira Quien Baila All-Stars, where she took home second place. Currently, Amara hosts the weekly Exactly Amara show on iHeartMedia. She gets personal with co-host Stevey Newnez on topics ranging from body positivity and dating to social media and sex. In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Amara La Negra talked about the lessons she learned on Love & Hip-Hop Miami that helped her prepare for the latest chapter of her career. Plus, Amara spoke about the stories surrounding her biggest hits, such as “Insecure,” “What a Bam Bam,” and “Balloons.”

EP #125: Amara La Negra TALKS 'Love & Hip-Hop Miami' & MORE!

America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 16 is finally going live from the Dolby Theatre. Before he takes the Dolby Theatre stage, I had the chance to speak with Sofia Vergara’s Golden Buzzer act – the talented Jimmie Herrod.Jimmie is a Pacific Northwest-based artist and performer who splits his time between Portland, Oregon, and Paris, France. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in music composition and performance from the Cornish College of the Arts. He also received his Masters’ Degree in Jazz Studies from Portland State University.Jimmie Herrod worked in Seattle’s musical theater community, participating in productions with ArtsWest and the 5th Avenue Theater. He was also a featured soloist when the Oregon Symphony participated in the 2018 TedX series. In addition, Jimmie performed with ODESZA and is a regular guest vocalist for Pink Martini. He accompanied the group to tours across the United States, Canada, and around the world.In the tenth edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s AGT: Season 16 podcast series, Jimmie spoke about his decision to go against Simon Cowell’s wishes to sing Annie’s iconic anthem: “Tomorrow,” and his reaction when Sofia Vergara pressed the life-changing Golden Buzzer.

JTwJE Podcast: AGT Season 16 Special #10-Jimmie Herrod

It is a pleasure to welcome Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast host David Yontef to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast host David Yontef takes listeners and viewers behind the scenes with a diverse group of guests. His interviewees come from all over the pop culture world, and they range from Real Housewives and Bravolebrities to musicians and comedians. David’s conversations have been mentioned on many media outlets such as Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, People, Rolling Stone, The Today Show, and Wendy Williams. In addition, BuzzFeed ranked Behind the Velvet Rope its number one podcast in the Real Housewives and Reality TV Podcast categories.In this edition of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, David spoke about some of his most memorable interviews, including Melissa Rivers’ thoughts on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel snubbing of her mother’s legacy Toni Basil’s headline-making comments on the King of Pop. David also revealed his dream guests who would be the perfect fit for Behind the Velvet Rope.

EP #124: David Yontef TAKES US 'Behind The Velvet Rope'

While America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 16 is on its Summer Olympics hiatus, the Jake’s Take AGT Season 16 special podcast series continues! This week, I welcomed singer, musician, and actor Storm Large to the podcast.Storm has spent her entire career performing. She spent the 1990s singing in clubs throughout the San Francisco area. Eventually, she moved to Portland to pursue a career as a chef, but in 2002, a last-minute cancellation at Dante’s changed her career. That last-minute cancellation turned into a Wednesday night engagement where Storm and her band, the Balls, entertained countless audiences.In 2006, Storm rose to national prominence when she competed on the CBS music competition Rock Star: Supernova. Despite being eliminated one week before the finale, Storm gained an international fan base. She had the opportunity to perform at iconic venues such as the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and Carnegie Hall. Also, Storm sang with a diverse group of recording artists such as k.d. Lang, Rufus Wainwright, Pink Martini, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer George Clinton. Recently, Storm Large auditioned for America’s Got Talent: Season 16. Her remarkable rendition of the classic song “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” received four “Yeses” from judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, and Heidi Klum. Also, her performance has been viewed on the show’s official YouTube channel over 3.1 million times. In this edition of Jake’s Take’s AGT Season 16 Special, Storm Large revisited her audition and talked about how her experience on Rock Star: Supernova prepared for the NBC talent competition.

JTwJE Podcast-AGT Season 16 Special #9: Storm Large

While America’s Got Talent (AGT): Season 16 is on its Summer Olympics hiatus, the Jake’s Take’s AGT Season 16 special podcast continues! This week, I welcomed comedian Kabir Singh to the podcast.Over the past 11 years, Kabir has built a following as he toured across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. His material helped him win several comedy competitions, including the Rooster T. Feathers Bay Area, San Jose Improv Bay Area, the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and the $10,000 Knights of Comedy Competition at LaughFest. He was also able to share the stage with top comedians, including Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Russell Peters, and Dane Cook. Also, Kabir placed third in the 2016 Big Sky Comedy Festival and was named a finalist for NBC’s nationwide Stand Up for Diversity showcase.Kabir Singh also released several comedy albums, including 2013’s Welcome to the Future and 2019’s The Calm Before the Storm. Before auditioning for AGT, Kabir appeared on several shows such as Amazon Prime’s Inside Jokes, Comedy Central’s Stand Up Revolution with Gabriel Iglesias, FOX’s Family Guy, Laughs, and Punchline.In the eighth edition of Jake’s Take’s AGT Season 16 podcast series, Kabir revisited his America’s Got Talent: Season 16 audition and revealed his hopes of becoming the first comedian to win the long-running talent competition.

JTwJE Podcast-AGT Season 16 Special #8: Comedian Kabir Singh

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