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Alwayne Love’s New Tune “Wake Up” Drops On May 30th

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Since the release of his last record, “Africa The Motherland,” Alwayne Love and his management team at T25 Records have been working diligently to promote the track and develop strategic plans for the future. Among their strategies is the rollout of several singles over the next few months.

The first of the aforementioned singles is “Wake Up,” scheduled for release on May 30, 2025. Unlike “Africa The Motherland,” this upcoming song focuses more on the artist Alwayne Love. It not only showcases his talents as a songwriter and vocalist but also provides insight into his thoughts through its lyrics.

Everyone who has had the privilege of listening to “Wake Up” has expressed nothing but positive feedback about the song. Mark your calendars for the release date: Friday, May 30th.

Gospel Superfest

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Cartwright Entertainment presents the 25th anniversary of Gospel Superfest. This is a live television recording that will be staged at Morgan State University—2201 Argonne Drive—in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, June 7th, starting at 6pm local time.

Under the direction of host Vivica A. Fox, Gospel Superfest will feature Dorinda Clark-Cole, Ricky Dillard, Jekalyn Carr, Anthony Brown, Maurett Brown-Clark, Lisa Page-Brooks, Earnest Pugh, Tasha Page-Lockart, Kenny Lewis and Keyla Richardson. For additional information, visit gospelsuperfest.com.

Cece Winans’ “More Than This” World Tour UK Dates

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

CeCe Winans‘ “More Than This” World Tour, which started in mid-February of this year, will be making its way to the United Kingdom next month. As of this writing, there are three confirmed dates in England, one of which is already sold out. See below and visit cecewinans.com for additional information.

June 17, 2025
Belfast, United Kingdom

June 22, 2025
West Bromwich, United Kingdom

June 23, 2025
West Bromwich, United Kingdom

Jekalyn Carr Will Perform In The Bahamas On June 27

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

‘You Will Win,’ that’s the name of the All-White Divine Worship Concert happening at The Amphitheatre (Woodes Rodgers Walk) in Nassau, Bahamas, on Friday, June 27th. It will be headlined by Grammy-winning gospel recording artist Jekalyn Carr.

In addition to Carr, the show will also feature several Bahamian gospel performers, namely, Shaback, Abaco Celebration Mass Choir, DJ Godson and the Church of God of Prophecy National Children’s Choir. Tickets can be purchased on bahamasetickets.com.

Praise in the Process of Victory

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, June 7th, 2025, Dawn Martin-Panton will host a gospel concert titled Praise in the Process of Victory. One of the event’s objectives is to raise funds in order to offset Dawn‘s medical expenses.

Praise in the Process of Victory will be held at Emmanuel Apostolic Church, which is located at Braeton Parkway in Naggo Head, Portmore, St. Catherine.

Dawn Martin will enjoy the support of Petra Kaye, Jai Kingston, Unity Singers, Levy’s Heritage, Bishop T, Lubert Levy, Nickette Morgan-Williams, the Shunamite Sisters and MC Nadine Blair.

The cost of admission is JMD$3,000 for adults and JMD$1,000 for children. Click here to buy tickets.

Slick Rick’s New Album “Victory” Drops On June 13

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The latest buzz in the hip-hop community is the announcement of Slick Rick‘s upcoming album “Victory,” which will be released on June 13, 2025. This is Slick Rick‘s first full-length project since 1999. It will feature Nas, Estelle and Giggs.

Interestingly, “Victory” will also be presented as a 30-minute visual, a mini documentary, that was executive-produced by Idris Elba and directed by Meji Alabi.

Mikey General puts his spin on Bobby Caldwell’s 1970s hit “What You Won’t Do for Love”

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In order to show his fans and supporters a different side of him, veteran Rastafarian reggae artist Mikey General is releasing his rendition of Bobby Caldwell‘s 1970s hit “What You Won’t Do for Love.” The song was first shared in September 1978 as the lead single on Caldwell‘s debut album, and has since been covered and sampled many times, including by Tupac Shakur in the posthumous 1998 rap hit “Do for Love.”

In a statement explaining why he decided to cover this track, Mikey General said the following: “Mi no really sing cover song enno, mi really sing original song, but is a song weh people like when me sing it and ting so mi decide say me ago release it.”

Anyone who has ever attended a Mikey General concert knows that this is one of the songs presented in his live set from time to time. In fact, hearing it sung by Mikey in reggae usually results in shouts of ‘pull-up’, and ‘wheel & come again’ from the audience. It is this consistent positive feedback that has inspired him to record and release “What You Won’t Do for Love” as a reggae tune.