Southern Soul Artists Unite for Mother's Day Tribute at Malaco Studios

Large-scale collaboration in Jackson aims to celebrate mothers through music and shared experiences

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:52am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a rich, velvety red fabric texture, lit dramatically with high-contrast studio lighting to create a luxurious, glamorous aesthetic that evokes the celebratory mood of the Mother's Day music collaboration.The collaborative energy and shared passion of Southern Soul artists come together in a touching Mother's Day tribute filmed at the historic Malaco Studios.Jackson Today

A major collaboration featuring some of the biggest names in Southern Soul is underway in Jackson, Mississippi, as 15 to 20 artists come together to honor mothers through a remix of the song 'Still My Mama.' The project, which is being filmed at the historic Malaco Studios, marks one of the largest collaborations in the city's music scene in recent years. The remix is expected to be released around Mother's Day and is centered on themes of love, resilience, and the complex relationships people have with their mothers.

Why it matters

This large-scale collaboration in Jackson's music scene highlights the city's vibrant Southern Soul community and the artists' shared desire to celebrate the importance of motherhood through their craft. The project's themes of love and resilience also resonate with the broader public, making it a timely and meaningful tribute for Mother's Day.

The details

Organizers say the remix of 'Still My Mama' will feature 15 to 20 Southern Soul artists, marking one of the largest collaborations in Jackson's music scene in recent years. The music video is being filmed at the historic Malaco Studios, a legendary recording studio that has hosted many iconic Southern Soul and R&B artists over the decades. The song's lyrics explore the complex relationships people have with their mothers, whether good or bad, and the enduring bond that remains.

  • The remix is expected to be released around Mother's Day 2026.

The players

Omar Cunningham

A songwriter involved in the project who explains the song's themes of love and resilience in mother-child relationships.

Big Yayo

An event organizer who says bringing together so many artists has created a unique energy that translates into the music.

J Lake

A producer who says the message of the song resonates with him personally because he is a 'mama's boy' who loves his mother.

Malaco Studios

The historic recording studio in Jackson, Mississippi, where the music video for the 'Still My Mama' remix is being filmed.

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What they’re saying

“You may have a good relationship with your mom or you may not have not so good relationship with your mom. She may have gone through some things, but that still is your mom. So that's basically what the song is talking about.”

— Omar Cunningham, Songwriter

“Getting 15 to 20 people in a room at one time, there's going to be a lot of jokes, a lot of fun, and that translates into the music, and the song is very dear and very touching.”

— Big Yayo, Event Organizer

“That's why I think the record got so close to me because I'm a mama's boy. I love my mama.”

— J Lake, Producer

What’s next

Organizers say the finished music video for the 'Still My Mama' remix will be released just in time for Mother's Day 2026.

The takeaway

This large-scale collaboration among Southern Soul artists in Jackson highlights the city's vibrant music scene and the artists' shared desire to create a meaningful tribute to mothers through their craft. The project's themes of love, resilience, and the complex bonds between mothers and children are sure to resonate with audiences just in time for Mother's Day.