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Panta Son & Norris Man Release Video From The “Wild Fire Riddim”

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On February 1st of this year, Panta Son Music Production Limited released a four-track reggae EP titled “Wild Fire Riddim.” It features music by Yellowman, Warrior King, Norris Man, and Delly Ranx. It should be noted that the song by Yellowman, “Freedom,” is a three-way collaboration done with Matumbi and Zion Heaven Johnson.

As the project continues to do well on reggae platforms worldwide, Panta Son has just shared the official video for “Struggle,” track #3, which is performed by Norris Man. If you have not yet seen the visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Nneka Shares New Song & Video “Go Within”?

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On March 13, Nneka published a new song and video called “Go Within.” The release was preceded by a strong statement shared by Nneka on her social media platform. It reads:

“my people una..I dey support myself these days as I talk am earlier this year. we dey do things dem slightly different this year oh…

so I say make I drop another song wen I take do wen dem big big record company dem no want commot/release.(na joy I dey use take give una dis correct kangpe music wen go totori your mind.i dey commott all these songs take give una..so I dey very grateful…

March 14th I go drop “go within”… d song na to help us take remember say na only we be d master of our own waka for this earth…(Ofcos with the help of our prime creator yah)..so make una stay tuned..
one love”

Click here or on the image above to check out the official video for “Go Within,” and remember to like, comment, and share.

P.C.D. (Post Carnival Depression 2025)

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

P.C.D. (Post Carnival Depression) 2025 takes place on Sunday, March 30th at The Great Hall At Avant Gardner—140 Stewart Ave—in Brooklyn, New York. This is a fete designed for carnival lovers who need a consistent dose of soca music all year long.

Confirmed performers include the Viking of soca Bunji Garlin, soca phenomenon’s Full Blown, and Road March and Young Kings Champion Mical Teja, as well as Shal Marshall, Viking Ding Dong, and Trilla G. Click here for tickets.

Otis Redding Center for the Arts

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Otis Redding Foundation will be hosting the grand opening for the Otis Redding Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 436 Cotton Avenue in Downtown Macon, Georgia.

The center will provide services for young people between the ages of 5 and 18 who are interested in music and the arts. Plans are also in place to roll out programming for toddlers and senior citizens.

Following the grand opening, ORCA will host two of the Otis Redding Foundation’s signature programs, the Otis Music Camp (June 2–20, 2025) and Camp Dream (July 14–25, 2025). For additional information, visit their website: www.orcamacon.org.

Earth Hour 2025 (Jamaica)

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaica’s one day festival dedicated to environmental issues and protecting the planet, Earth Hour, will be held at Hope Gardens (Palm Drive) this Saturday, March 22nd. It will begin at 5:00pm (JA time) and is expected to go on until approximately 10:00pm.

In addition to giving attendees information about climate change and engaging them in related activities, the organizers will also have a live concert with performances by Luciano, Keznamdi, Sevana, Irie Soulja, Zaila-Jazz, and Brianstar Ent.

For additional information visit earthhourja.com.

Steel Banglez Partners With Nas & Sid Sriram For “Time”

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

British Indian producer and musician Steel Banglez has just shared the official video for “Times,” track #5 on his new EP, “One Day It Will All Make Sense.” The song is a three-way collaboration done with R&B and Carnatic singer-songwriter Sid Sriram and hip-hop lyricist Nas.

If you have not yet seen the visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Steve Knight’s Story

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Steve Knight was born in Jamaica, and from an early age he was known to be heading for stardom. Some of his peers—Sugar Minott, Dean Fraser, Pad Anthony, and Tristan Palmer—also knew that Steve would one day share the stage with them, as they all grew up together and went to the same school.

Steve‘s big break came in his early teenage years. He was offered the microphone at a local event being hosted by DJ Ringo, and ever since that performance, the world has been cheering for Steve‘s velvet voice.

His success at local events and stage shows got him attention from many in the industry, and he was quickly snapped up by one of the top music imprints at the time, The Witty Label. Steve Knight‘s first record was called “Bad Company.” That was followed by “Girl, I Love You” and then “A Ladies Man.”

Soon after, the leading record label in Jamaica in the 1980s, Channel One, approached Steve Knight, and this collaboration marked the start of his international career. With them he did the album “Orphan Child,” which had two hit songs and was licensed by Sony Music.

The success of this record as well as his earlier releases resulted in worldwide tours. One of the most memorable shows was in Osaka at Japan Reggae Sunsplash, where Steve performed in front of approximately 60,000 people.

Sadly, everything halted in the mid-1990s when he had a near-death accident. He was run over by a car while riding his motorbike. By the grace of God, Steve survived, and after going through the necessary rehabilitation, he began working again. He spent the next few years recording and performing in various countries.

Now an older, wiser, more experienced Steve Knight would like his fans and supporters to know that he is 100% back and ready to reclaim his former glory. In February 2025, he dropped a brand new album called “Steve Knight Returns” on his own Haul N Pull Up record label, and he’s got new music videos on his YouTube channel.

Steve Knight is now living in Canada. His voice is still silky smooth, he is still making great music, and he is still an exceptional performer. Anyone wanting to work with him in any capacity should send an email to musicbysteveknight@gmail.com.