Electronic Artist Jlin & Opinions on Beyoncé
Host Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview producer and composer JLIN, a former steelworker from Gary, Indiana who features Björk, Phillip Glass and Kronos Quartet on her new album. The hosts also review "Cowboy Carter" by Beyoncé.
Cowboy Carter Beyoncé
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot review the new album from Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter.” It's been called her country record, but Jim and Greg point out there is more going on here than just some country songs.
Jlin
Composer JLIN is a Gary, Indiana native who began her career in the underground footwork community in Chicago. After making music meant for hyperkinetic dancing, JLIN now collaborates with modern dance ensembles- and the likes of Phillip Glass, Kronos Quartet and Björk. Hosts Jim and Greg talk about why JLIN still lives in Gary and how exactly they make their musical compositions.
Featured Songs:
- Jlin, "The Precision of Infinity (ft. Philip Glass)," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- Beyoncé, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024
- Beyoncé, "AMERIICAN REQUIEM ," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024
- Beyoncé, "JOLENE," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024
- Beyoncé, "BLACKBIIRD," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024
- Beyoncé, "YA YA," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024
- Beyoncé, "DAUGHTER," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024
- Beyoncé, "AMEN," COWBOY CARTER, Parkwood, Columbia, 2024
- JLIN, "Paradigm," Perspectives, Planet Mu, 2023
- RP Boo, "Baby Come On," Classics Vol. 1, Planet Mu, 2015
- JLIN, "Battle Trak," Footwork Frenzy EP, Planet Mu, 2013
- JLIN, "Erotic Heat," Bangs & Works Vol.2 (The Best Of Chicago Footwork), Planet Mu, 2011
- JLIN, "Nyakinyua Rise," Dark Lotus, Planet Mu, 2017
- JLIN, "Black Origami," Black Origami, Planet Mu, 2017
- JLIN, "Carbon 12," Autobiography (Music from Wayne McGregor's Autobiography), Planet Mu, 2018
- JLIN, "Borealis (ft. Bjork)," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024
- JLIN, "Sodalite (ft. Kronos Quartet)," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024
- JLIN, "Open Canvas," Akoma, Planet Mu, 2024
- Sade, "By Your Side," Lovers Rock, Epic, 2000
- Earth Wind and Fire, "Serpentine Fire," All 'n All, Columbia, 1977
- The Black Keys, "This Is Nowhere," Ohio Players, Easy Eye Sound, 2024
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