Registration Now Open For SXSW 2021 (@sxsw)

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

SXSW will be done virtually in 2021! That being said, the organizers are now accepting registration via sxsw dot com.

This event will feature: keynote speakers, conference sessions, music festival showcases, film festival screenings, worldwide networking, digital meetups and mentoring workshops; and this will all be taking place in an online setting.

For SXSW Online, one all-inclusive pass will cover the entire event, allowing attendees to take in programming and connect with others across the many industries that SXSW serves.

Nomcebo Zikode May Have Another Global Hit On Her Hands (@NomceboXola @OpenMicProdSA)

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Nomcebo Zikode, the singer that gave us the biggest song in 2020, “Jerusalema,” may have another global hit on her hands. “Xola Moya Wam,” which means ‘Sorry My Soul‘ in English, is her current single. It’s on her new album, with the same name, and it also features Master KG.

Click here to check out the official video for the song and remember to like, comment and share.

Whitney Houston & The Notorious B.I.G. Are Among The Newest Inductees Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

It’s official, The Notorious B.I.G. and Whitney Houston have been inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The ceremony, which was broadcast on HBO on November 7th, 2020, featured guest appearances from: Sean “Diddy” Combs, Jennifer Hudson, Iggy Pop, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen, Gwen Stefani, Charlize Theron, Nancy Wilson and a host of others. They all highlighted the importance and influence of the 2020 Inductees.

“Jerusalema” Did Not Need A Remix! (@NomceboXola @MasterKGsa)

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

No one can dispute the fact that “Jerusalema,” performed by South African singer and songwriter Nomcebo Zikode and produced by Master KG, is the biggest song for 2020. It has gotten, and continues to get, heavy rotation on all traditional and digital music platforms globally ever since it came out at the end of 2019.

After the massive success of the original version, Master KG invited popular Nigerian artist Burna Boy to join them on the remix. Although Burna Boy is a musical force this remix was not necessary as it did not add anything new to the record. The initial release was so powerful and captivating that any remake of it would have to go over and above, and this one just did not.

Check out both mixes for yourself and form your own opinion: Original vs. Remix.

Styles P Confirmed For A Virtual Live Session This Saturday!

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, November 7th, Styles P – 1/3 of The Lox – will perform live in a virtual up-close and personal set, which is being presented by Sessions. This is a one time no replay, no rewind, no repeat concert that’s schedule to begin at 5:00 PM PT.

Click here for additional information such as tickets and link to watch the show.

Outkast Celebrates The 20th Year Anniversary Of “Stankonia” (@Outkast)

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Stankonia is the fourth studio album by American hip-hop duo OutKast. It was released on October 31, 2000, by LaFace Records. The album was recorded in the duo’s recently purchased Atlanta recording facility, Stankonia Studios.

Stankonia received universal acclaim from music critics upon its release, and has since been regarded by many to be one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. It produced three hit singles: “B.O.B“, “Ms. Jackson“, and “So Fresh, So Clean“; while “Ms. Jackson” became the group’s first single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

The “Stankonia20” expanded edition is available now! It includes rare and unreleased remixes to B.O.B., Ms. Jackson, and So Fresh, So Clean. Click here to check it out.

Common’s New Album “A Beautiful Revolution – Pt.1” Is Indeed A Beautiful Contribution To 2020 (@common)

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This past Friday one of hip-hop’s most thoughtful MC, Common, released his new album, which is titled “A Beautiful Revolution – Pt.1.” As he has been doing for years, the Chicago native shows up whenever their is turmoil and unrest and offers us some common sense reasoning to hopefully get us back on track.

Though there is a black love song on the project, the album is mostly all about alot of the chaos we see taking place in the divided States of America right now. There are two noteworthy collaborations done with Black Thought and Lenny Kravitz respectively; as well as several tracks featuring with PJ.

Click here to listen and download “A Beautiful Revolution – Pt.1” from Apple Music.