Jennifer Hudson, Nas & Others Star In The New Netflix Movie “Monster” (@IAMJHUD @Nas)

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Friday, May 7th, Netflix will premiere the film Monster. This is a movie about a seventeen-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder. The film follows his dramatic journey from a smart, likeable film student from Harlem, attending an elite high school, through a complex legal battle that could leave him spending the rest of his life in prison.

Monster stars Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jeffrey Wright, Jharrel Jerome, Jennifer Ehle, Rakim Mayers, Nasir ‘Nas’ Jones, Tim Blake Nelson and John David Washington. The executive producers are John Legend, Nas and Jeffrey Wright.

Tauren Wells Collaborates With Emily Weisband On New Single “Love 2 Hard”

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

American Christian pop-rock and R&B artist, Tauren Wells, who is also the worship leader at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, has collaborated with pop artist Emily Weisband on a new record.

The song, titled “Love 2 Hard,” is featured on Emily‘s newly released EP “I Call It Being Human.” Click here to check out the single.

AZ Releases S.O.S.A. – Save Our Streets AZ – On Vinyl

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

S.O.S.A. (Save Our Streets AZ) is a compilation that was done in 2000 to promote AZ‘s then-upcoming album 9 Lives. It features ten tracks and has songs that are not found on AZ‘s prior records, as well as songs that ended up making it on the 9 Lives project.

Last week AZ announced that he will be releasing 500 copies of S.O.S.A. (Save Our Streets AZ) on vinyl for the first time. As this is a limited amount, fans and supporters of the rapper are encouraged to place their orders immediately.

DMX Hospitalized & On Life Support

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

It is being reported that DMX is in the hospital after suffering from an overdose which resulted in a heart attack this past Friday. Apparently he is now on life support at the White Plains Hospital in New York.

DMX is an American rapper and songwriter. He began rapping in the early 1990s and released his debut album “It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot” in 1998. It received both critical acclaim and commercial success, selling 251,000 copies within its first week of release.

Lupe Fiasco Announces Virtual Concert Scheduled For April 15th (@LupeFiasco)

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Chicago native Lupe Fiasco will be performing all the songs from his “Food & Liquor” album live on Thursday, April 15th, starting at 7:00 PM. The performance will broadcast in real time via Future Stream TV.

“Food & Liquor” is Lupe‘s debut studio album, released on September 19, 2006 via the 1st & 15th Entertainment and Atlantic Records. It features production from The Neptunes, Kanye West, Mike Shinoda, Craig Kallman, Prolyfic, Needlz, Soundtrakk and Brandon Howard.

Maxwell’s “Urban Hang Suite” Remastered For 25th Anniversary (@_MAXWELL_)

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Today, April 2nd, is the 25th anniversary of singer-songwriter Maxwell‘s debut album “Urban Hang Suite.” The record was recorded in 1994 and 1995, then released on April 2nd in 1996 by Columbia Records.

The anniversary is being celebrated with the release of a remastered digital edition, which is now available on all music platforms. Click here to check out the enhanced version.

Nas Shares New Video From The Soundtrack ‘Judas & The Black Messiah’ (@Nas)

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In mid February the American biographical drama film, Judas and the Black Messiah, which is directed and produced by Shaka King, was released. The movie was accompanied by a stunning soundtrack that features several top-tier hip-hop and R&B artists, namely: Rakim, Nas, H.E.R., Nipsey Hussle, Jay-Z, SiR and others.

Yesterday, April 1st, Nas shared the official video for his track “EPMD.” As he has always done, the legendary MC delivered an impeccable performance with producer Hit-Boy by his side. Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.