India Arie Collaborates With Jake Isaac On New Single “Gold” (@indiaarie @iamjakeisaac)

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

One of the reasons we like India Arie and are always supporting her work is because she is 100% authentic. Nowadays artists that have achieved her level of success tend to be very ingenuine and in some cases outright fake.

India Arie literally just released a new song with British singer and musician Jake Isaac. Based on her post on social media, which we’ve shared below, it is clear that she is all about the music, not the fame, stats or anything of that sort.

The new song is titled “Gold” and it is now available on all music platforms.
See India Arie‘s post below:

^{“SURPRISE!
New Song : GOLD Jake Isaac ft. India Arie
I met @iamjakeisaac via IG summer of 2020 ~ he asked if I’d do a song with him, so I went to listen to his music, and I was so impressed, it was a EASY yes. When it comes to music I do ONLY what I FEEL. Thats the only way (for me) to get a great performance. @iamjakeisaac had a song in mind for is, that I liked, but didn’t hear myself on.
So, I told him my rule … I have to LOVE it. Smart of him! lol ~ he sent a link with all the songs he had for his project ( I’m VERY selective lol) … and I heard GOLD and I KNEW!, it was the one.
Today, 7pm (EST) GOLD Jake Issac ft. India Arie is released and it so delicate and soulful and lovey. Link in my bio
Thank you Jake.”}

Stic From Dead Prez To Star In New Film “A Beautiful Run”

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Stic – one half of the hip-hop duo Dead Prez – will be starring in a gripping short film titled “A Beautiful Run.” The movie, which is about the life of a runner played by Stic, is scheduled to be released on February 28th.

“A Beautiful Run” is musical story that takes the audience inside the life of a jogger whose routine morning jog becomes a run for his life. For additional information and to get advance tickets to see the film , click here.

Burna Boy Drops Another Video From His “Twice As Tall” Album (@burnaboy)

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

As he continues to push his 2020 album, “Twice As Tall,” Burna Boy is once again giving us some more visuals from that project. A few days ago he uploaded the official video for “Onyeka,” track number six on the LP.

Click here or on the image above to check out the clip, which in my opinion has beautiful black love on full display, and remember to like, comment and share.

Common, Chuck D & More For Harry Belafonte’s 94th Birthday Celebration

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In celebration of legendary singer, songwriter, activist and actor Harry Belafonte‘s 94th birthday on March 1, a surprise live virtual party will be held on Sunday, February 28 at 7 PM ET.

The Gathering for Harry will feature performances & appearances from Common, Danny Glover, Chuck D, Bernie & Jane Sanders, Stacey Abrams, Aloe Blacc, Tamika D. Mallory, Rev. Al Sharpton, Jackie Cruz and more, benefitting nonprofit organization The Gathering for Justice, which Belafonte founded after witnessing a news report of a 5-year-old Black girl being handcuffed and arrested in her Florida classroom for “being unruly.”

The organization’s mission is to build a movement to end child incarceration while working to eliminate the racial inequities that permeate the justice system. Belafonte was a confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a prominent force in ending South Africa’s oppressive apartheid regime and the release of his friend, Nelson Mandela. He’s also achieved EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award) and his Calypso album was the 1st LP in history to sell more than one million copies

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D’Angelo Is Next Up On Verzuz!

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The team at Verzuz just switched it up on us! For the very first time, at least to my knowledge, they are announcing one act and not saying who that person is going up against.

Therefore, on Saturday, February 27th at 8:00 PM ET, neo-soul singer D’Angelo will hit the Verzuz stage. It is being promoted as a show starring “D’Angelo & Friends.” The event will broadcast live from the Apollo Theater in Harlem.

Igmar Thomas & the Revive Big Band Announces Crowdfunding Campaign (@IgmarThomas)

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Revive Big Band is announcing a major crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter launching in February coinciding with Black History Month, to fund the completion of its long-awaited debut album. Produced by Grammy Award Winner Nicholas Payton, the record is set to feature some of the most celebrated and recognized musicians today, such as Talib Kweli, Bilal, Terrace Martin, Cory Henry, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jean Baylor, Sean Jones, among others.

Led by Igmar Thomas, current Band Director for Ms. Lauryn Hill and former bandleader for Nas, the 20+ piece big band combines jazz, hip-hop, funk, soul, blues & gospel, and is comprised of some of the most in-demand musicians today, including Ben Williams, Mark Whitfield, Marcus Strickland, Marquis Hill, Marc Cary, Raydar Ellis, Theo Croker, Jumaane Smith, Frank Lacy, to name a few. All-Stars in their own right, the band’s members have collectively garnered 27 Grammy nominations and 13 Grammy wins between them.

The band has been working on their 1st record for nearly 2 years, self-funding and recording the instrumentals necessary to bring on its special guests. Now recorded, the group is seeking to raise more than $80K to mix, master, record, market, license, and pay its core team and an array of special guests, who have already signed on to the project.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & MAKE A PLEDGE

Kelly Rowland Responds To Birthday Greetings With New Song & Video (@KELLYROWLAND)

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On her birthday, February 11th, Kelly Rowland – after saying thanks to her followers for their birthday wishes – told her fans and supporters about her new song and video, “Black Magic.” Both were released simultaneously the following day, on the 12th.

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