Anita Baker Fighting For Her Music Masters (@IAMANITABAKER)

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Legendary soul music singer, Anita Baker, is currently fighting to have all rights to her master recordings turned over to her. By law music authors and composers are entitled to have their copyrights reverted to them after thirty-five (35) years.

As such, she is asking all her fans and supporters to stop buying her music, temporarily, until she is able to take control of the masters. This would ensure that monies generated from sales, streams, downloads etc. would go to her as oppose to the music company she is going up against.

The Roots Annual Jam Session Goes Virtual This Saturday (@theroots @TIDAL @oculus)

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Roots Jam Session is a star-studded experience hosted by the legendary Roots Crew. The award-winning hip-hop group and house band for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is taking their annual jam session virtual this year, with a few surprise guests.

It will broadcast on TIDAL and Oculus on Saturday, March 13th at 6 PM PT (9 PM ET).

Veteran Toronto Rapper Uzman Addresses Stress In Times Of Covid (@UZMAN1)

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

One of Toronto’s longtime hip-hop veteran artist, Uzman, has just dropped a record that addresses the rise in stress related illnesses and deaths, stemming from the covid-19 protocols. The song, titled “Stress Less,” is delivered in a manner that makes it very easy to digest, even for those that aren’t necessarily into hip-hop.

In a recent article by The Globe & Mail, it was reported that suicides went up sharply during the pandemic. Additionally, there have been countless stories from various news outlets highlighting the rapid rise in depression, right across North America, because of the corona virus.

Being an experienced MC, Uzman was very careful to broach this extremely serious topic in a light-hearted, fun but powerful way. When asked what he would like people to take away from the song, he said the following: “When it feels like more Stress Is building on top of Stress, just start thinking – Stress Less.”

CLICK HERE TO STREAM AND DOWNLOAD “STRESS LESS”

Diamond D & Talib Kweli’s New Album “Gotham” Now Available For Pre-Order

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On April 23rd, “Gotham” – the ten-track album by Talib Kweli and Diamond D – will be officially released via fatbeats dot com. In addition to Kweli and Diamond the record will also feature Busta Rhymes, Skyzoo, Niré AllDai, John Forte and NIKO IS.

Though the project will not be out until April, it is now available for pre-order.

New Hip-Hop Video From Big Sean Featuring Nipsey Hussle “Deep Reverence” (@BigSean)

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Earlier today – Friday, March 5th – Big Sean uploaded the official video for “Deep Reverence,” a track featured on his latest album, “Detroit 2.” The visuals are getting a lot of attention, particularly because the song features Nipsey Hussle – a beloved rapper, activist, and entrepreneur who passed away in 2019.

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

Watch Jazmine Sullivan & H.E.R. Perform “Girl Like Me” (@jsullivanmusic @HERMusicx)

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

If you missed Jazmine Sullivan‘s Tiny Desk Home Concert, you can check out the amazing acoustic performance of “Girl Like Me,” done with H.E.R. The song is featured on the new album Heaux Tales, released in January.

Click here or on the image about to watch the performance and remember to like, comment and share.

Maria Jackson Radio To Begin Airing Live Shows In April!

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Since the launch of our digital station – Maria Jackson Radio – in 2018, we’ve only been using the playlist feature. This means that there were no actual shows on the channel, only an auto DJ. We are now happy to announce that as of April, 2021 that will change!

Effective immediately a long time member of our team, Lafayette Hamilton (publicly known as DJ Solo), will be acting as the station’s Director of Operations and will be bringing a slew of new, live programs to the platform. He will also have his own show, called SOLO MOTION on Saturdays from 10 PM to 12 AM EST.

DJs interested in getting a show on the station should send an email to music@mjent.net to be connected with Solo.

ABOUT DJ SOLO
International DJ Solo has been entertaining audiences since the age of 16. His career as a DJ, Producer, businessman and philanthropist has spanned over 28 years. As producer and host of The Island Groove radio and TV shows, he has garnered fans from all over the world. During his 14 year tenure at Caribbean Vibes Radio he has interviewed major artist like Ziggy Marley and other top-tier acts, as well as countless emerging talents. Today DJ Solo is focused on producing the all new live show on MJ Radio called SOLO MOTION, it’s all about love. DJ Solo is currently based in Houston Texas.