Prophet Paul (Formerly Avalanche) Debuts “Open Door” Song & Video

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In a powerful transformation that’s turning heads in the dancehall community, former Gaza Empire member Avalanche has emerged with a new identity and sound. Now known as Prophet Paul, he’s just dropped his first gospel track “Open Door” through Kevin Heath Ministry, and it’s making waves.

The song, which hit streaming platforms on April 4th, 2025, marks a bold new chapter for the artist. While some raised eyebrows at his shift from secular dancehall to gospel music, the overwhelming support from fans has validated his spiritual journey.

Riding this wave of encouragement, Prophet Paul and his team quickly produced a high-energy music video with DJ Roh Entertainments. The visual perfectly captures his newfound passion – watching him perform with such conviction, you’d never guess this was the same artist who once shared stages with Vybz Kartel.

The raw energy of hardcore gospel-dancehall fusion in “Open Door” shows that Prophet Paul hasn’t lost his musical fire – he’s just redirected it. Fans can catch the video on Maria Jackson 27’s YouTube channel and stream the track on all major platforms.

Aarhus Reggae Festival 2025

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Aarhus Reggae Festival, an acclaimed music event in Denmark, is set to return on August 15 and 16, 2025. This year’s presentation will be held at Voxhall, located at Vester Allé 15 in the Jutland peninsula’s east coast city of Aarhus. With a commitment to celebrating and preserving the authenticity of Jamaican music within Europe, the festival has evolved into a highly anticipated annual affair. It offers a vibrant showcase of reggae, dancehall, and the influential sound-system culture that spawned these genres.

The 2025 lineup includes a curated selection of performers and selectors, each recognized for their significant contributions to reggae and dancehall. That said, Reggae Night, on August 16th, will present live band sets with Chuck Fenda, Leroy Gibbons, Kass Smith, Teacha Dee, and Don Tippa.

Preceding Reggae Night is Dancehall Night on August 15th. It features veteran Danish dancehall artist Pharfar, who will be joined by Jamaica’s Exile Di Brave and Karamanti. Together they will deliver dynamic toasting sessions supported by DJ Riddim Fex and other top-tier selectors. Dancehall Night will also showcase professional dancers Chrisicon and the Iconic Crew.

Beyond the live shows, attendees can explore Culture Village, which offers Jamaican cuisine, handcrafted jewelry, fashion, and arts & crafts. Furthermore, a Family Friendly Zone by the riverside that provides face painting, acoustic sets, and other engaging activities will be accessible to all patrons.

Early bird tickets are now available via Voxhall’s official website.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

Best of the Best Music Fest 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 19th annual Best of the Best Music Festival will be held on Sunday, May 25th, at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, Florida. It’s scheduled to run from 2pm to 10pm local time.

Performing this year are Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Marcia Griffiths, Romain Virgo, Wayne Wonder, Nadine Sutherland, Skinny Fabulous, Chronic Law, 450, and more. Digital passes, which are on sale now, can be purchased online via caribtix.com.

Agent Sasco & Capleton Will Perform At St. Mary Kite & Food Fest This Weekend

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2025 staging of the annual St. Mary Kite & Food Festival takes place this weekend on Easter Sunday, April 20th, at Buccaneers in Port Maria, St. Mary. This is an all-day family event that will commence at 10am local time.

During the day there will be several activities for the entire family, followed by a concert at night. The live show will feature performances by Capleton, Agent Sasco, Jamal, and Jada Kingdom. The entrance fee at the gate is JMD$4,000 before 10pm and JMD$6,000 after.

Spragga Benz Birthday Bash

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Veteran recording artist Spragga Benz will be having a 90s dancehall-style birthday celebration on Saturday, May 31st, at Legendz Lounge—3 Market Street—in Frederiksted, St. Croix.

Benz, whose actual born day is May 30th, will be joined by Supa Twitch, Star General Y2K, Fyah Emblem, and DJ Calvin. Doors will open at 10pm local time, and tickets are going for $30.

Canadian R&B Artist JRDN Enters The Dancehall Space with “Hold Tight”

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

JRDN, the award-winning R&B artist hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, has recently ventured into the dancehall genre with his single, “Hold Tight.” This marks a notable departure for the singer, known for his Gold-certified hits “U Can Have It All” and “Like Magic” from his 2010 debut album, IAMJRDN. “Like Magic” earned JRDN the 2012 SOCAN Urban Music Award and reached the top spot on both Much and MuchMore Music video charts. In the same year, he received nominations for New Artist of the Year and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the JUNO Awards.

Following a short break, JRDN collaborated with various producers on diverse projects. One such collaboration led to “Hold Tight,” produced by Canadian dancehall label 7 Gate Record on their Paradise Riddim. Despite his established R&B background, JRDN‘s performance on “Hold Tight” is a standout, demonstrating his versatility as an artist.

“Hold Tight” infuses dancehall with elements of Caribbean pop. Lyrically, the song explores JRDN‘s infatuation with a woman he meets in a nightclub. The lyrics tell a story of immediate connection and a desire for a deeper relationship.

“Hold Tight,” along with the other tracks on the Paradise Riddim, is available for download on major platforms including iTunes, Amazon Music, and Spotify.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “HOLD TIGHT”

Catch The Great Man Jahmiel Live In Long Island Next Month

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

RLR, in association with DJ Odane876 Entertainment, will present trending dancehall star Jahmiel live in concert for the first time in Long Island on May 3rd. The event is being called ‘U Me Luv,’ a moniker inspired by Jahmiel‘s 2017 hit with the same name.

The sing-jay will perform at Prestige Palace, which is located at 40 West Merrick Road, in Freeport, New York, approximately 20 miles from Long Island. He will be supported by Camouflage Sound, Shatta Criss, and Fire-Lex Sound. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.