Have You Seen Micah Shemaiah’s Latest Video “We Love”? (@MicahShemaiah)

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Micah Shemaiah will be releasing a new album titled Bush Tea in a few weeks. Ahead of that release he is sharing a new single and video done in collaboration with Lion Messager. The track is a powerful tune called We Love and it is all about appreciating and caring for those we genuinely love.

Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.

Koffee Shares New Merchandise Available Via Her Online Store (@originalkoffee)

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Now that a lot of artists are unable to travel for work (perform), they’re focusing on other income streams. Koffee, the young Jamaican MC who had a massive 2019, is inviting her fans and supporters to check out her digital store.

The platform currently has a limited amount of branded merchandise (hats, sweaters and t-shirts). Click here to check it out.

T.D. Jakes Announces New Plans To Offer Customized Content Designed To Counter Growing Anxieties & Provide Hope During The Corona Virus Pandemic (@BishopJakes)

td jakesAmid increased COVID-19 (the novel Coronavirus) precautions set forth by government and health authorities, global spiritual leader and Senior Pastor of The Potter’s House Bishop T.D. Jakes has set forth a plan offering customized content, designed to counter growing anxieties and offer hope for those around the globe restricted from their social normalcy.

In speaking with Bishop Jakes, he has shed light on why he felt communicating to a global audience in this manner is needed and how he’ll be using his relationships with some of the nation’s leading authorities across all industries to speak to specific issues as they arise.

“The Church’s voice has never been needed more than now. I am and will continue to fight for the voice of the Church. With our new worship experiences placed in our global ministry hub designed specifically with you in mind during the COVID-19 developments, we aim to be a comfort in the middle of chaos, to strengthen your resolve, and to eliminate unnecessary worry,” remarked Jakes. “I will be collaborating with some of my friends who are the leading experts in their fields to bring you information and crucial conversations on how to better help your family during this season of uncertainty. Social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation. We will not leave you untouched and uncared for.”

In the coming days, Jakes will provide audiences with crucial and timely content to help families during this season of uncertainty. Customized messages are expected to speak to relevant issues such as:

• Managing PTSD and escaping addictive behaviors during times of stress.
• How to talk to children and vulnerable communities about fear and anxiety.

While The Potter’s House may have closed its doors for gathering and fellowship due to social distancing mandates, its commitment to keeping the voice of the Church reverberating throughout the globe still holds strong. The Church has commenced broadcasting and distributing exclusive content regularly. The resources are specifically designed to address escalating concerns as isolation mandates from health and government authorities are increasing.

All resources and future conversations will be shared through The Potter’s House’s free digital platforms found here: YouTube | Facebook | Web | Mobile App.

Dancehall Artist Elephant Man Charged With Breaches Of The Immigration Act

Dancehall Star, Elephant Man – whose given name is Oneil Bryan – has been charged with breaches of the Immigration Act. A team from Jamaica’s Counter-Terrorism & Organised Crime Unit (C-TOC) visited his home and served a summons on the entertainer earlier.

This charge was issued because upon returning to Jamaica Elephant Man did not tell immigration officials that he had visited Germany during his travels. Germany is one of the country that is on Jamaica’s no fly zone during the corona virus pandemic.

The Old School Hip-Hop Fest With Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Kool Moe Dee & Others Is Still On, For Now!

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With so many events being postponed and / or cancelled we are praying that this one goes on. The Old School Hip-Hop Fest is still scheduled for Saturday, June 6th at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre – 5239 Floyd Rd SW – in Mableton, Georgia.

The following artists are confirmed for the show: Rakim, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Kool Moe Dee and Kwame. Get tickets here and stay tuned to Maria Jackson Magazine for updates about this event.

Michael Rose’s April 11th Show In Santa Cruz Now Rescheduled To August 15th – Tickets Will Be Honored

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The promoters of the Michael Rose show, which was to take place on April 11th in Santa Cruz, have pushed back the event to Saturday, August 15th. It will still be held at Moe’s Alley, located at 1535 Commercial Way in Santa Cruz, California.

The venue will honor tickets that were purchased for the April 11th date. It goes without saying that these changes are due to the corona virus pandemic.

New Reggae Release: M.R – Gospel Must Be Preached

A few weeks ago we shared the biography of up and coming recording artist M.R. Though he’s a new artist he is definitely not new to music. M.R is a self-taught professional musician and songwriter who’s been contributing to church choirs for years. 

That being said, Gospel Must Be Preached is his first official release as an independent vocalist and performer. The track is a catchy reggae-gospel song that is sure to inspire and captivate listeners. As the name implies, Gospel Must Be Preached is all about the importance of spreading the word of God in ‘every lane and every valley.’ 

It was produced by M.R and his team at Solomon Bill Studio in Canada, where he is based, and mixed by Audiotraxx Production (c/o Maria Jackson Entertainment) in Jamaica. The song’s artwork was also designed by Maria Jackson. According to M.R, Gospel Must Be Preached was “inspired by the times we are living in where the relevancy of the four cornered church building seems to be ineffective at fulfilling the mandate of Christ in impacting the outer world.”