Tarrus Riley Wants Us To “Love Again”

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Tarrus Riley‘s latest addition to his impressive music catalog is a compelling tune titled “Love Again.” On this one, Mr. Singy Singy as he is affectionately called, shines a bright light on a real worldwide issue: the obvious lack of love.

Riley sings about the absence of deep affection in various types of relationships: siblings, parent and child, intimate partners, friendships, etc. The timely record was produced by Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor and was released via Di Genius Production on February 7th, 2025.

The official video for “Love Again” premiered on YouTube over the weekend. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Shaggy Will Perform At Uptown Mondays On Feb. 17

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The official birthday celebration for Fada Witty, the man behind the popular party series Uptown Mondays, will take place on February 17 at Uptown Mondays HQ in Savannah Plaza (35 Constant Spring Road) in Kingston, Jamaica.

As this is a special occasion, award-winning international artist Shaggy, aka Mr. Boombastic, will perform live! Selectors Harry Hype, World Boom, Milo, DJ Mental, DJ Ray, and the world immortal Stone Love Sound will also be in the building alongside upcoming artist Rally Banks and entertainer Boysie Roses.

7 Gate Record Reshares Planky Don & Empress LehLeh’s “This Time”

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In the first quarter of 2024, Canadian-Jamaican imprint 7 Gate Record released the Paradise Riddim, a 7-track dancehall compilation featuring a handful of Canada’s trending dancehall acts. Among them are Planky Don and Empress LehLeh, real-life intimate partners who often work together.

The couple’s song, “This Time,” which is track #5 on the aforementioned project, is now gaining traction. Its increased rotation has even extended beyond the borders of Canada. Based on the positive feedback, the team at 7 Gate Record opted to produce and publish an official music video. It was directed by Prince Beatz Media and uploaded to 7 Gate‘s Vevo channel on YouTube a few months ago.

“This Time” highlights the age-old problem in sexual relationships, infidelity. On the record, Empress LehLeh reveals that she is aware of Planky Don‘s other woman, while he in turn declares that she is being petty. The two go back and forth to no resolve. It, as well as all the other songs on the Paradise Riddim, is available for download on all major streaming platforms, and the music video can be viewed on YouTube.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “THIS TIME”

Fyahrama Concert At Sea

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Tuesday, March 4th, the Love & Harmony Cruise will present Fyahrama Concert, a stage show at sea headlined by 4 dancehall stars. There will be live performances by Capleton, Elephant Man, Cham, and Louie Culture.

The Love & Harmony Cruise will sail out of Miami, Florida, on Monday, March 3rd, and it will make stops in Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica, before returning to Miami on March 8th. The aforementioned event will take place en route to Grand Cayman.

Catch Sizzla Kalonji At Roots Bamboo Beach Resort On Feb. 21st

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Roots Bamboo Beach Resort in Negril continues their Reggae Month celebration with a live performance by one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists, Sizzla Kalonji, on Friday, February 21st.

Sizzla has been active on the music scene since the mid-1990s. He has released well over 45 solo albums and over fifteen combination projects, crossing different genres. Additionally, Sizzla is among the artists that are credited with leading a movement toward the re-embracement of Rastafarian values.

Mawch Out With King Shango, Sizzla & Bounty!

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Mawch Out is being called the greatest one-night show scheduled for Ocho Rios, St. Ann, next month. This is a dancehall concert that will be on Saturday, March 15, at Turtle River Park.

Three of the current biggest artists in Jamaica’s dancehall industry will headline: Capleton, Sizzla Kalonji, and Bounty Killer. The men will be joined by several other performers, among them are Ffurious, Wilful Skilful, Diligence, Yeng Beng, and XKlusive.

Caribbean Sunshine Bakery Will Host Benefit Concert For Lt. Stitchie

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, February 22nd, Caribbean Sunshine Bakery will host a benefit concert for gospel-dancehall artist Lt. Stitchie, who suffered a severe brain hemorrhage last year and is now receiving rehabilitative care. Since his wife, Sophia Laing, shared the news, there have been several events staged to raise funds to offset his medical costs.

The aforementioned concert will be held at the Majestic Event Center (801 John Young Pkwy) in Orlando, Florida. Among the performers will be gospel recording artist Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, reggae giants Third World, Ernie Smith, and Ed Robinson, as well as veteran dancehall artists Mr. Vegas and Lady G. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.