Jazmine Sullivan, Master P & Tweet Among Performers For Florida Funk Fest 2022 (funkfestconcert)

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2022 Florida Funk Fest – that is to take place on Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th – will feature MJB, Jodeci, Jazmine Sullivan, Anthony Hamilton, Tweet, Trina and several other top-tier hip-hop and R&B artists.

One of the most anticipated features on the program is the No Limit reunion with Master P and the No Limit Soldiers (Mystikal, Silkk The Shocker etc.). It will be held at Central Florida Fairgrounds – 4603 W Colonial Drive – in Orlando. Tickets and additional information are available here.

Take The #SelfieChallenge This Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Excel MixMaster, former radio host on Boston’s 90.3 FM, has got everyone taking selfies with his latest track aptly titled #SelfieChallenge. The song, which features Rampage and Neil BeatBox, was released in March on the 12inch Digital Music label.

#SelfieChallenge is a party song, done on a dancehall rhythm, that basically encourages listeners to take and share photos and videos of themselves. Interestingly, people have been listening and doing just that. With over 2 million social media plays, Excel MixMaster would like you to take the #SelfieChallenge this Memorial Day weekend. See instructions below.

Take a picture or video of yourself and your friends and post it on your social media along with the song #SelfieChallenge and tag both @ExcelMixMaster and @TheReaLRampage

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “#SELFIECHALLENGE” MP3

Verzuz Will Head South For Memorial Day Weekend (@verzuzonline)

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Two Southern hip-hop groups – UGK (UnderGround Kingz) and 8Ball & MJG – will hit the Verzuz stage this Thursday, May 26th. The show will broadcast live from Atlanta, Georgia on all Verzuz streaming platforms starting at 5PM PT / 8PM ET.

CL Smooth Added To The Black Excellence Festival

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Black Excellence will be on full display from Friday, June 17th, through Sunday, June 19th at the BEFEST (Black Excellence Festival). The event showcases and highlights the best in African American culture.

Showboat – 801 Boardwalk – in Atlantic City, New Jersey will be on fire with comedy, music and so much more. Among the performers is the legendary CL Smooth; the vocal half of the hip-hop duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth. Get tickets here.

Sa-Roc Announces Chicago Concert For June 26 (@sarocthemc)

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Sunday, June 26th, Chicago’s City Winery – 1200 W. Randolph Street – will present rapper and lyricist Sa-Roc live in concert. The Washington native made the announcement on her social media platforms today.

Early bird tickets will go on sale this Friday, May 20. Get more info here.

Wyclef Jean Confirmed For Montreal’s “Taste of the Caribbean”

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Taste of the Caribbean (TOTC), Quebec’s largest four-day outdoor Caribbean festival, will be serving up some of its ‘Signature Cocktails’ as well as some cool ‘island drinks’ at Montreal’s first-ever MAXIM Grand Prix Party on Saturday, June 18^th starting from 8:00 PM at the prestigious Windsor Station. Some of the many live performances include T-Pain, Wyclef Jean, Frank Walker, Juicy M, Kim Lee and Domeno. The official MC/hostess is Kim Bruneau.

The event is an exclusive production of SFM Entertainment Inc, which promises to transform racing fantasies into reality with its many live performances, circus acts, models, athletes, influencers, special VIP lounges and VIP red carpet experience. Learn more here.

Kane, Shante, Rakim, Jeff, Rick & Tee All Confirmed For “The 80s Was The Greatest” Concert

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 6th annual The 80s Was The Greatest hip-hop concert will take place on Saturday, June 4th at Browns Island – South 7th Street – in Richmond, Virginia from 3 to 10pm.

The lineup includes: Big Daddy Kane, Roxanne Shante, Rakim, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Sweet Tee and Slick Rick. In addition to the live performances, patrons will also be treated to music from DJ Drake and DJ King Tutt from Kiss 105.7FM, as well as DJ Sir RJ from iPower 92.1FM. Get tickets here.