🎤 Behind the Verse: J. Ivy on Brian Jackson’s “It’s Your World” | BTS Performance Video
Step inside the moment where music, message, and mastery converge.
In this exclusive behind-the-scenes video, witness multi-Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy deliver a soul-stirring performance of his verse on “It’s Your World” — the bold new single from Brian Jackson, co-written with the legendary Gil Scott-Heron, and reimagined by the iconic production duo Masters At Work.
J. Ivy’s verse moves like mantra, merging powerful affirmations and lyrical depth over an epic sonic backdrop. His presence on this track is more than performance — it’s a call to awaken, to own our narrative, to remember: we are the light.
Produced by Louie Vega and Kenny Dope (@masters_at_work_official ), this 11-minute epic features a dream team of musicians — from Raheem DeVaughn’s soaring vocals to, the Apple Hill String Quartet, and more — anchored by Jackson’s timeless touch on the Fender Rhodes.
As Brian Jackson shares:
“This song was Brian reassuring Brian… and sharing it with other Brians — of any shape or form — who might have needed it too.”
✨ If you’ve ever needed a reminder that this world is yours to shape — this is it.
🎧 Stream “It’s Your World” now on your favorite DSP. Link in bio.
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New Music Alert 🚨🎶
The legendary Brian Jackson is back with a powerful new single, “It’s Your World,” produced by the iconic duo Masters At Work (Louie Vega & Kenny Dope). 💥
Originally written as a personal mantra — a message of self-assurance and resilience — this track is now a message for all the “Brians” out there who need to hear it.
🔥 Pre-orders are now live!
Grab it on Bandcamp and get the exclusive radio edit instantly.
Welcome to ‘Now More Than Ever’ — the sound of a legend reintroducing himself to a new generation.
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It's Your World" featuring @Raheem_DeVaughn and @J_ivy with string arrangements by @boogieking1 OUT NOW! Stream, download, and share this special collaboration that carries the tradition through generations of creative spirits. Special thanks to @BBEMusic , @louievega , @djkennydope , @masters_at_work_official , and everyone who helped create this musical moment. Link in bio for all platforms.
Stream now on all platforms and add to your playlists to help more people discover it! 🎧
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Last night we welcomed the legendary Brian Jackson at Hidden Grooves for a special playback session hosted by Kate Hutchinson exploring his forthcoming album Now More Than Ever with Masters at Work, alongside reflections and untold backstories of his legendary creative collaborations with the late Gil Scott-Heron.
Unheard music filled the room, with real conversations and deep listening throughout. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening.
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‼️ GIL SCOTT-HERON BY @brian__jackson & @yasiinbey SUPPORTS ADDED‼️
A world premier which sees jazz and soul luminary Brian Jackson join forces with hip hop legend Yasiin Bey to perform music that transformed a cultural landscape. Joined by local supports:
MAY 25 - BRISBANE - @openseasonbrisbane with: @the_jazz_house x @aurora_solchld
MAY 27 - SYDNEY - @vividsydney dly
MAY 28 - MELBOURNE - @rising.melbourne with: @tamalalalala
MAY 30 - ADELAIDE - with: Huggy bear sound system
A rare moment to experience one of the most influential voices of the last century.
Less than two weeks to go 🔗
If you know, you know. And if you know @brian__jackson , you understand why this is special.
We’re hosting an intimate evening with the man himself at @hiddengrooveshifi — a playback session and Q&A exploring his forthcoming album Now More Than Ever, plus the untold backstory of his legendary creative collaborations with the late Gil Scott-Heron.
This is a small room, a real conversation, and a once-in-a-moment experience. Spaces are very limited and entry is by RSVP only.
Q&A to be hosted by @katehutchinsonpow
Reserve your place here : /e/1988416917527/?discount=BBEasily - link also in BIO
First come first served on this one
Oh and it’s FREE
【Coming Soon】GIL SCOTT-HERON
by BRIAN JACKSON & YASIIN BEY
5.22 fri.
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American keyboardist and songwriter Brian Jackson, long entwined with Gil Scott-Heron's radical soul canon, revisits that repertoire with a sprawling cast of collaborators. The project carries the air of a conversation across decades. 'The Bottle', here voiced by Omar, keeps its rolling streetwise pulse while softening into a warmer groove. Black Thought steps into 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' with a sharp modern cadence that cuts through the arrangement. Later, 'Winter in America' unfolds slowly with Rich Medina, its melancholy melody hanging in the air like a long memory returning.
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Que lastima que Matt Johnson y Derrick Mckenzie ya no vienen al sur, Chile y Argentina se lo pierden, por ahora.
Para este 29 de abril estaba pautada la llegada de Matt Johson y Derrick Mckenzie a la argentina para presentarnos un show de su más reciente lanzamiento Warrior Princess en Niceto Club.
No me cabe ninguna duda de que esto iba a estar fenomenal, lamentablemente el evento ha sido cancelado por las bajas ventas de la boleteria y a la imposibilidad de Matt de poder reagendar otra fecha.
Según se ha informado, "la combinación de una baja preventa de entradas y la imposibilidad técnica de reprogramar las fechas en su gira por el Cono Sur, que también incluía Chile, nos priva de una de las citas más exquisitas del año para los que amamos el funk y el jazz contemporáneo". Sin embargo, que el silencio en el escenario no opaque la magnitud del artista que estaba por visitarnos. Reducir a Matt Johnson y a Derrick como "músicos de apoyo" es ignorar gran parte de la historia del sonido británico de estas últimas décadas.
Desde su ingreso a Jamiroquai en 2002, Matt no solo ocupó un lugar en el escenario; se convirtió en el director musical y en la mano derecha de Jay Kay, así de grande es, así de grandes son Matt y Derrick, unos genios del jazz funk. Por cierto que crece el rumor de que volveremos a ver a Jamiroquai en septiembre de este año. Todo apunta a una presentación en el Parque Sarmiento de Bs. As.
Quisiera finalizar con algo muy puntual. Apoyar este tipo de eventos en la preventa es la única forma de garantizar que estos artistas sigan considerando la región como un destino viable. Sin ese flujo de caja anticipado, los productores independientes que son quienes realmente aman esta música, y ponen en riesgo su capital, no pueden sostener el azar frente a artistas que cobran en moneda extranjera.
Es una cadena: el fan asegura su lugar, el productor asegura los vuelos internacionales, visas, fletes de instrumentos y hote,l costos de primera fase; y el artista asegura su presencia. Si un eslabón se debilita, el groove se detiene.
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