Reggae in the Gardens (Barbados)

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The organizers of Barbados Reggae Weekend will present Reggae in the Gardens on Sunday, April 27, at the National Botanical Gardens (Reggae Village). Doors will open at 3pm local time, and the show will commence approximately 2 hours later, at around 5.

Backed by a live band, Reggae in the Gardens will be one for the books with a world-class cast that includes Shabba Ranks, Busy Signal, Maxi Priest, Etana, Moliy, and Rite Side of Red with Melody Man and Tabitha Gerbadian.

This event is being powered by the leading urban radio station in Barbados, HOTT 95.3FM. Click here to buy tickets.

Catch Bugle At ‘Live Wire’ On March 27

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Thursday, March 27th, the live music series, Live Wire, returns with an up-close performance by Jamaican sing-jay Bugle. He will be supported by the Ruff Kut Band, and emerging dancehall artist Jahshii will also be on the show.

This event will be presented at Usain Bolt‘s Tracks & Records, which is located at 67 Constant Spring Road in Kingston, Jamaica. Running time is 9pm to 3am the following day. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Morgan Heritage, Romain Virgo & Ding Dong Confirmed For Far East Reggae Cruise 2025

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2025 Far East Reggae Cruise will set sail on Thursday, September 11th from Tokyo, Japan, and will run until Tuesday, September 16. The organizers (Mighty Crown) have announced that Morgan Heritage, Romain Virgo, and Ding Dong will all be on board, as well as selectors Rory Stone Love, Killamanjaro, and Bodyguard Sound System.

For additional information, such as the full lineup, stops, and links to tickets, visit fareastreggaecruise.com.

Yellowman Returns To Moe’s Alley On March 20

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

King Yellowman will be back at the popular live music venue, Moe’s Alley (1535 Commercial Way) in Santa Cruz, California, on Thursday, March 20th. He will be joined by special guests Pacific Vibration and DJ Aye Que Linda.

This is a 21 and over event that’s scheduled to start at 7pm local time. Advance tickets are available for USD$30 on ticketweb.com. It will be USD$35 on the day of the show.

Sanchez & Tanya Stephens Will Headline Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Fest This Weekend

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, March 1st, two of Jamaica’s most revered musical acts, Tanya Stephens and Sanchez, will headline the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival at Hope Gardens in Kingston.

The Charles Town Maroons and the Silver Birds Steel Orchestra are also on the lineup, with hosts Miss Kitty and Jenny Jenny. Running time is 10am to 6pm, and tickets, which range from J$3,000 to J$5,000, are available on touchstonelink.com.

Alpha Blondy & Capleton Collaborate On New Single “Cold Fire”

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

“Cold Fire,” the new record from Ivorian reggae singer Alpha Blondy featuring Jamaican dancehall giant Capleton, is nothing short of music mastery. Released on February 21, 2025, both men combine their respective styles to create a pulsating song with an equally strong message to Africans at home and abroad.

They further mesmerize their fans by delivering a captivating video that was shot in Africa and Jamaica. Click here or on the image above to check out the visual, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Dancehall Artist Keywee Is Ready!

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Emerging dancehall artist Keywee, who is based in Portmore, St. Catherine, is ready to take his career to the next level. The deejay inked a production and management deal with Seven Gate Record—a Canadian music label—in 2019. Since then, he has released several singles and music videos with the imprint and has even been invited to perform in Canada on two separate occasions.

Keywee‘s music is raw, hardcore dancehall with lyrics that are, for the most part, focused on the ladies. His biggest songs to date are “Melanin Pop” (August 2020), “Clean Like Skeleton” (December 2020), and “Nuh Use to Gyal” (January 2021). All three were produced and published by Seven Gate Record, and visuals were done for “Clean Like Skeleton” and “Nuh Use to Gyal.”

After years of putting in the work and paying his dues, Keywee is eager to have his music heard by a wider audience. The crew at Seven Gate is in agreement, and to that end, they have kicked off 2025 by resharing some of Keywee‘s previous releases while simultaneously working on new tracks that will be shared this year.