Sophomores Frankie Mennicucci and Priscila Laforet introduced "It's a Jersey Thing" on WBOR last semester with their take on Frankie's home state.
Although the show originally "only played things you could fist pump to," according to Mennicucci, it has since expanded its breadth. "It's a Jersey Thing" plays a number of call-in requests and now features hip-hop, dubstep, and even classic rock in addition to the host's pop favorites.
Two songs you can't stop listening to?
FM: "Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj, and "Role Models" by Ghettosocks.
PL: "No Church in the Wild" by Jay-Z and "Countdown" by Beyoncé.
Most underrated musician today?
FM: Zooey Deschanel is in a band called She & Him. I think she has a really interesting style and has a voice that sounds like there's some country in it.
PL: Aly Spaltro as Lady Lamb the Beekeeper. I think she has a really unique voice. I also love how she can go from being really silly to being really serious and have meaningful lyrics, too.
Top three albums of the '90s?
FM: "Tragic Kingdom" by No Doubt, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" by Lauryn Hill, and "CrazySexyCool" by TLC.
PL: "Enema Of The State" by Blink-182, *NSYNC's self-titled album, and "Ready To Die" by The Notorious B.I.G.
Most innovative musician in the industry today?
FM: This is hard. I'm going to say Rihanna. I think if you see where she started and where she is now, I think she's made a huge change. I can't tell where she's going to go next.
PL: Pitbull, because he can turn any generic pop song into an instant hit by saying things like "dale!" [Spanish for "go ahead!"] and counting off in Spanish.
Perfect album to listen to while driving?
FM: "B'Day" by Beyoncé. They're all good sing-along songs and they'd get everybody pumped up.
PL: "#1's" by Destiny's Child. They always provide for the perfect jam session.
One song that was made for air guitar?
FM: "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey.
PL: He stole mine.
Greatest album title you've ever heard?
FM: "Incredibad" by Lonely Island.
PL: "A Salt With A Deadly Pepa" by Salt-N-Pepa.
One song that makes you want to sleep?
FM: "Samson" by Regina Spektor.
PL: "To West Texas" by Explosions in the Sky.
Favorite musical act you've seen on campus?
FM: Call It The Truth. I also really liked Mac Miller when he came to campus last year.
PL: Eli "Paperboy" Reed. He's kind of like a modern crooner.
Most memorable concert-going experience you've had outside of Bowdoin?
FM: I've actually never been to a concert.
PL: Michael Bublé. I saw him this summer and he started talking and singing in Spanish, and it was adorable. He was magical.
First song lyrics that pop into your head right now?
FM: "Three little birds sat on my window / and they told me I don't need to worry" from "Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae.
PL: "I'm growing legs / I'm the spider" from "Spidersong" by Say Anything.
One song that sums up your feelings about this interview?
Fl: "Moment 4 Life" by Nicki Minaj.
PL: "Look At Me Now" by Chris Brown.
Tune into "It's a Jersey Thing" for pop, hip-hop, dubstep, and classic rock with sophomores Frankie Mennicucci and Priscila Laforet every Sunday night from 6 to 7 p.m. on WBOR 91.1 FM or stream online at wbor.org.
-Compiled by Peter Griesmer.