Hip-Hop And R&B Winners At The 2022 Grammys

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Here are the hip-hop and R&B winners from the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, held on Sunday, April 3rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Best R&B Performance:
Jazmine Sullivan – Pick Up Your Feelings

Best Traditional R&B Performance:
H.E.R. – Fight for You

Best R&B Song:
Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open

Best Progressive R&B Album:
Lucky Daye – Table for Two

Best Melodic Rap Performance:
Kanye West, The Weekend, Lil Baby – Hurricane

Best Rap Song:
Kanye West, Jay-Z – Jail

Best Rap Album:
Tyler, the Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost

Best Rap Performance:
Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties

Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick & Michel’le Will Be “Jammin In The Park” On Saturday

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 8th annual Jammin In The Park concert will take place this Saturday, April 2nd at the Ilene Lieberman Park – 3801 Inverrary Blvd. – in Lauderhill, Florida.

Between the hours of 4pm and 10pm attendees will enjoy live performances from Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick and Michel’le; plus additional music from DJ Big Man Kelly, The Old School Gang and Blade Martin & The Sons of David Band.

This event is free to the public and everyone is invited.

J. Cole’s “Dreamville Festival” Is Set For April 2nd & 3rd (@Dreamville)

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Founded and curated by Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum hip-hop artist J. Cole, Dreamville Festival is one of the most popular artist-led music festivals in the country.

On April 2nd and 3rd patrons will witness performances from some of the biggest names in music: J. Cole, Lil Baby, Kehlani, JID, Ari Lennox, Ja Rule, Ashanti, DJ Drama, Lil Wayne, Jeezy, T.I., WizKid, T-Pain, The Hics, Wale, Moneybaggyo, Bas, BIA and EARTHGANG.

In addition to the live performances they will also have food, art and so much more. Dreamville brings local residents and travelers together for an exciting experience at the historic Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Click here for tickets and additional information.

Kudos To Questlove On His Oscar Win! (@questlove)

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Despite all the hoopla surrounding the Oscars on the weekend, there was a very good moment for black music that persons within the culture should not miss and/or forget. That’s the moment when Questlove‘s Summer of Soul won in the Documentary Feature category.

Questlove directed the 2021 Summer of Soul documentary, which was about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival that celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted black pride and unity. Congrats Quest!

Lyricist Lounge 30th Anniversary Set For Apr. 16 At The Apollo

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Here is one for the true lyricists. On Saturday, April 16 the 30th anniversary of Lyricist Lounge will be celebrated at the Apollo Theater in New York.

Kudos to the organisers for ensuring that credible lyrical geniuses are featured. That said, there will be performances by KRS-One, Kid Capri, Bahamadia, Talib Kweli, Grand Puba, Mr. Cheeks and more.

All ticketholders and attendees of this event must provide proof of vaccination in order to enter the theater.

Talib Kweli Will Play At Twelve Rivers’ “Soul In The Horn” This Friday

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

To help celebrate their ten-year business anniversary Twelve Rivers is hosting back-to-back events at the 2022 SXSW in Austin. They have taken over Native Hostel, Bar & Cafe at 807 East 4th Street for the week.

One of their most anticipated events is “Soul In The Horn,” scheduled for Friday at 9pm. “Soul In The Horn” is an industry party that attracts the who is who in entertainment. They all come to see a DJ playing with a full horn section. This year they’ll be treated to the musical skills of Natasha Diggs, Just Blaze, Terry Hunter, Talib Kweli and The Whooligan.