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‘Keep Your Dreams Alive’ Concert Set for September 26 at West Toronto Church of God

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

WK Music presents the Keep Your Dreams Alive Concert, an evening of inspiration and uplifting music scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the West Toronto Church of God located at 1055 Wilson Ave, North York. Doors will open at 5PM with showtime beginning at 6PM.

The concert will feature gospel artists Joan Flemmings and Jai Kingston from Jamaica, along with Sone G, Kimberly Ade, Jay Shadrock, Tiffany Hall, and Fitz Aransevia. The event will be hosted by Emcee Danny Graham.

Tickets are now on sale, with presold tickets priced at $50 until August 31st and $60 after. Children ages 10 to 15 will be admitted for $25 at the door, while children 9 and under will be admitted free. Tickets are available online at www.ticketgateway.com and at several authorized ticket outlets across the Greater Toronto Area.

Patra Declares “No Threat” as Dancehall Queen Returns

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaican dancehall icon Patra is making her return with “No Threat,” a confident new single that reasserts her position as one of dancehall’s enduring female voices.

Released in 2026, “No Threat” finds Patra addressing those who may question whether she can still compete in today’s music landscape. Drawing from her experience and legacy as the “Queen of the Pack,” Patra makes it clear that she remains confident in her abilities and has no intention of stepping aside.

The release marks the beginning of a new chapter for the veteran artist, with further music and international performances expected. Patra’s renewed campaign is supported through a global distribution partnership involving Plus Entertainment Inc., J-House Entertainment and Sony Orchard.

With new music, international plans and an official video now available, Patra is once again reminding audiences why her influence on dancehall extends far beyond her original era.

Irma Releases Official Video for “Nobody Wins”

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

French-Cameroonian singer-songwriter Irma has released the official video for her single, “Nobody Wins.” The visual premiered on her official YouTube channel on August 19, 2026.

The intimate video places Irma in a quiet, rural setting, where she is seen sitting in a yard, singing and playing her guitar. At various moments, she writes in a notebook, creating the impression that she is putting the lyrics to the song onto paper as she performs.

The visual also incorporates simple glimpses of everyday life, including Irma eating, brushing her teeth and quietly taking in her natural surroundings. The understated approach complements the reflective nature of “Nobody Wins,” allowing the song and Irma‘s performance to remain the focus.

Written, composed and produced by Irma, “Nobody Wins” was originally released on March 6, 2026 through Azobé.

De La Soul and Nas Bring “Run It Back!!” to Life With Artistic New Video

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

De La Soul and Nas have released the official video for “Run It Back!!,” the standout collaboration from De La Soul’s tenth studio album, Cabin In The Sky. Released August 19, 2026, the visual is now available on both De La Soul and Mass Appeal’s official YouTube channels.

The video takes an imaginative approach to the hard-hitting hip-hop track, using an artistic filter reminiscent of painted brush strokes. The effect gives the visual an almost storybook-like quality, creating a distinctive contrast between its playful, handcrafted appearance and the record’s powerful lyrical energy. Both Nas and De La Soul appear throughout the video in the stylized treatment.

“Run It Back!!” brings together two enduring forces in New York hip-hop, with De La Soul representing their Long Island roots and Nas adding his Queensbridge perspective. The track reflects on hip-hop’s history, evolution and continued influence.

With its unconventional visual style and heavyweight collaboration, the “Run It Back!!” video offers a fresh visual interpretation of a track rooted firmly in hip-hop history while demonstrating that De La Soul and Nas remain creatively relevant across generations.

Rock The Bells Festival 2026 Tickets Now On Sale

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated Rock The Bells Festival 2026, bringing hip-hop and R&B icons to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday, November 29, at 7:00 PM.

The festival lineup features hip-hop legend LL Cool J, Lil Kim, Method Man and Redman, SWV, D-Nice, LeToya Luckett, The LOX and David Banner. Additional names will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are now available through Ticketmaster.

Eesah & Teflon Young King Release Powerful “MARCUS” Music Video

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Eesah and Teflon Young King have released the official music video for their powerful collaboration, “MARCUS,” bringing the song’s message of Black history, heritage and empowerment to life through striking visuals.

Originally released on April 17, 2026, “MARCUS” is a conscious dancehall track produced by Ajal and released through Ajal Music Group, King I-Vier Music and Loud City. The song celebrates the greatness and lineage of Black people, reaching back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, while its recurring hook declares, “the youths dem great like Marcus.”

Shot by Ramon, the official video places Eesah and Teflon Young King inside what appears to be an unfinished, abandoned building. The raw setting is transformed into a visual tribute to Black history, with large portraits of Marcus Garvey and other prominent Black leaders displayed throughout the walls. Both artists deliver energetic performances across various locations within the building, matching the track’s powerful and conscious message.

The “MARCUS” official music video is now available on Teflon Young King’s YouTube channel.

“The Lucian Fete” in New York

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Motto, TeamFoxx & Friends will host The Lucian Fete — a Bouyon, Soca, and Dennery Segment party — on Wednesday, September 3rd, from 10PM to 4AM the following day, at Kiss Entertainment Night Club, 130-35 91st Avenue, in Richmond Hill, New York.

Timed for Labor Day Weekend, the event celebrates Saint Lucian culture and its dominant sounds. Headlining the fete are four artists: Blackboy, Motto, Sedale, and Freezy.

Tickets are available now at: lucianfete.eventbrite.com.