Kamala Harris, Who Is Half Jamaican, Is Now Joe Biden’s Running Mate In The Upcoming U.S. Election (@KamalaHarris)

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Kamala Harris

American presidential nominee, Joe Biden, earlier today announced that he has selected Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate for VP. For those not familiar with Senator Harris, she is a politician serving as the junior Senator from the State of California since 2017.

On a personal level, Harris is the daughter of an immigrant father from Jamaica and an immigrant mother from India. As a Jamaica based platform, we here at Maria Jackson Magazine are excited about this choice and we are fully endorsing the Biden-Harris ticket.

Songs From Jill Scott, John Forte, UMI & Others Featured On Michelle Obama’s Playlist (@missjillscott @MichelleObama)

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jill Scott

America’s former first lady, Michelle Obama, has shared a list of songs that are either featured on, or inspired by her new podcast. The list. which can be found on spotify has approximately 41 tracks.

Among those selected are: “Black Parade” by Beyonce, “Hair Down” by SIR and Kendrick Lamar, “Down To Earth” by UMI, “Still Blue” by Jill Scott and SIR, “Being Is Believing” by John Forte, Talib Kweli and Ben Taylor; plus many more. Head over to spotify to check it out.

This Is Why Jamaicans Are Upset With Billboard’s ‘Verzuz Effect’ Cover (@KingBeenieMan @grunggaadzilla)

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Beenie Man and Bounty Killer

Billboard Magazine, arguably one of America’s biggest urban publication, just did a full story on the popular ‘Verzuz Song Competition,’ which was created by Swizz Beats and Timbaland.

In their article they did a brief write up about all the verzuz clashes that took place, but on the magazine cover they left off dancehall artists Beenie Man and Bounty Killer. Alot of people are rightfully upset about this because the dancehall show was one of the biggest, as it relates to views, streams etc.

New Reggae Video from Iba Mahr “Dollar Sign” (@IbaMaHr)

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Iba Mahr went into his catalogue and pulled out “Dollar Sign,” a song initially released in 2017 on the Body & Soul Riddim. He has created, and just shared, some stunning visuals that breathes new life into the record.

The video was uploaded to the singer’s VEVO channel on August 7th. Click here or on the image above to watch and remember to like, comment and share.

Have You Heard Koryn Hawthorne’s Single “Pray”? (@KorynHawthorne)

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On July 24th Koryn Hawthorne released a much needed song and video called “Pray.”

With all the craziness going on in the world right now – the global pandemic, the economic collapse, racial injustice, police brutality towards African Americans, and the many protests and riots that followed – Koryn is just reminding us that God hears and responds to our prayers.

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

K-Ci, From The R&B Duo K-Ci & JoJo, Releases Touching Gospel Song And Video (@KCiHailey)

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

K-Ci Hailey, best known as a member of the hit-making R&B groups Jodeci and K-Ci & JoJo, has shared a touching, personal story in his new song and video, titled “Jesus Saves.”

The single was released at the end of July and it tells the real life story of his recovery from a life threatening stroke he had in 2018. Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share.