DMX’s “Exodus” Is Now Available On All Music Platforms (@DMX @THEREALSWIZZZ)

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On May 28th, Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings Inc., released Exodus, the posthumous album from DMX. It has thirteen tracks: two skits, a prayer and a lot of features. Artists presented on Exodus are: The Lox, Swizz Beatz, Jay-Z, Nas, Lil Wayne, Moneybagg Yo, Alicia Keys, Bono, Cross, Infrared, Ice Pick, Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Snoop Dogg, Exodus Simmons, Denaun, Usher and Brian King Joseph.

Listening to most of the songs on this project made me think that X knew he was going to die, and as such, he was delivering his final sermon to his congregation. The most captivating tune and the one that I have on repeat is Skycrapers, track number-six; a collaboration done with Bono, who truly blessed it. “I just wanna be heard / f*ck the fame / my words will live forever / f*ck my name.” that’s a quote from Skycrapers.

Click here to stream and download Exodus from your preferred music platform.

Have You Seen The New Visuals From Th1rt3en? (@ChannelTh1rt3en @pharoahemonch)

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The official video for Kill Kill Kill, a track featured on Th1rt3en‘s A Magnificent Day For an Exorcism album, was released a few days ago. The visuals, though fully animated, tells a powerful story.

Joe Read, the director, alongside Pharoahe Monch, seems to be highlighting the fact that a lot of us are wearing a mask most of the time; and when we do, we become lesser than our better selves. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

The 2021 BET Awards Will Be Held On June 27th In L.A.

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

As the covid-19 numbers continue to decrease in the United States, the organizers of the 2021 BET Awards have announced that the show will be live and in-person. It will take place on Sunday, June 27th, at the Microsoft Theater (located at 777 Chick Hearn Ct) in Los Angeles, California.

That being said, they’re actively encouraging everyone that will be attending to ensure that they get vaccinated before the event.

J. Cole “Applying Pressure” In New Visuals (@JColeNC)

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The official video for Applying Pressure, track number four on J. Cole‘s new album The Off-Season, is out now. In both the audio and visual Cole separates himself from what he refers to as fraudulent rappers that are not on his level.

Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals and remember to like, comment and share.

Jamaica’s “Jazz On The Duke” Returns On June 6th

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaica’s first virtual jazz event, Jazz On The Duke, is set to take place on Sunday, June 6th. This is an event that happens annually along the downtown corridor of Duke Street in Kingston, Jamaica. It showcases local and international jazz talents via various digital platforms.

The 2021 staging will see master vocalist Tony Gregory, vibraphonist Melvin Williams and JUS Jazz, as well as vocal stylist Keisha Patterson and the JaMM Repertory Ensemble.

Sa-Roc Shares New Video From The Deluxe Edition Of Her Album “The Sharecropper’s Daughter” (@sarocthemc)

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On May 20th, hip-hop lyricist Sa-Roc shared the official video for Wild Seed. The track is featured on her album, The Sharecropper’s Daughter – Deluxe Edition, which became available on all digital music platforms a day later, on May 21st.

The simple but captivating visuals were directed and edited by Aliza Brugger. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

King Jazzy’s Biography (@kingjazzyBee @bridgewayartist)

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

A king with many crowns; artist, song writer, audio and visual producer, brand ambassador, creator, visionary and entrepreneur, King Jazzy weaves his unique cultural background into everything he creates. The coalescence of Harlem, NY, Jamaica, West Indies, and Detroit, King Jazzy not only delivers the raw soul and irresistible sound of Jamaican and American music, but he has also lived it from his youth.

Born from 3 generations of performing musicians on his father’s side and raised by an artistic-gypsy mother; Jazzy made his way from East Harlem to the streets and sounds of Miami, to the hills of Jamaica where he experienced the “sound-system culture” of the island’s music-adoring population. Stepfather to the young artist, Dicky Dread of Black Love Sound raised Jazzy in the ways of roots culture, steeping him in the deep musical traditions of the island, and instilling in him a strong sense of positivity, perseverance, and artistry – keeping him afloat even through the rough waters of 3^rd world living.

Jazzy got his first taste of being a working musician touring with reggae legend Sugar Minot in 2007. Besides collaborating with Paradime, Denaun Porter of D12, dancehall sensation, Ding Dong and DJ Ted Smooth, sharing the stage with the likes of Buju Banton, Sizzla, Luciano, Capleton, Junior Reed and Juice World, Jazzy’s artistic career includes, running recording studios in Michigan, Jamaica, and New York City; creating 2 cannabis dispensary brands in Michigan, and running his production company, Electric Sticky.

A true hustler, Jazzy has been a relentless innovator and performer of his original music. His sound is a spicy blend of depth and swagger that naturally permeates his craft. His music reveals an artist of the great American song-crafting tradition as well as a tough, electronic-edged hip-hop infused Caribbean vibes. Jazzy touches on Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Dancehall, Electronic and Afro-pop.

Few artists can authentically hit such a spectrum of genres. King Jazzy draws outside the lines but what a colorful picture he presents! Just as explosive rocking’ over beats provided by a DJ as he is fronting a full live band, the King Jazzy stage show consistently leaves audiences energized from dancing all night…. as King Jazzy puts his mission – “Shake the world awake!”

King Jazzy brings us a fresh twist to trap songs with his latest record, Trap Betty Baby. This song is on a new path with what some are calling trap love songs. Trap Betty Baby mixes romance with street life and Jazzy brings the two together like none other. The official video is shot in Jamaica featuring some of the most popular dancers the island has to offer and is filled with beautiful scenery and even more beautiful women. Laid back, smooth and sexy, this song is making waves on both hip hop and reggae platforms and is on its way to being the next strip club anthem.

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