New Edition, Lauryn Hill & Others Recognized As Trailblazers In The Industry

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) held their second induction ceremony for Black entertainers and trailblazers in downtown Atlanta in mid February.

They have inducted the following entertainers to the walk of fame: Donald Lawrence (Gospel Male), Yolanda Adams (Gospel Female), Bebe and Cece Winans (Gospel Group), Snoop Dogg (Hip Hop Male), Ms. Lauryn Hill (Hip Hop Female), New Edition (Mainstream Male Group), Mary J. Blige (Mainstream Female) and Tyler Perry (Mainstream Mogul).

All the aforementioned were honored with the unveiling of their plaques along the sidewalk on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in front of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Have You Seen KB & Nobigdyl’s Video For Their Mega Hit “King Jesus” (@nobigdyl @KB_HGA)

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the beginning of February hip-hop artists KB and Nobigdyl got together and dropped a dope single called King Jesus. The song, which is on the Provident Label Group (a division of Sony Music) immediately began getting heavy rotation.

They ended the month by releasing the official video, which is just as hard as the song itself. If you have not yet seen it, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Trip Lee’s “The End” Is Out Now! (@TripLee @reachrecords)

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The long awaited album from Texas MC Trip Lee is finally here. Reach Records dropped the fifteen-track gospel-rap record, titled The End, on Friday, March 4th, 2022.

Trip Lee, who is also an author and preacher had stepped away from music for a while; however, this project is proof positive that he is 100% back. Click here to stream and download The End from your preferred music platform.

KRS-One Takes Us Back In Time With “Can You Dance” (@IAmKRSOne)

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The hip-hop teacher KRS-One just shared another video from his new album “I M A M C R U 1 2.” In the visuals for Can you Dance Kris takes us back in time by going over some of the popular hip-hop dance moves from the 80s and early 90s.

The very entertaining clip was directed by Ankh-Cestor Films. In addition to a bunch of dancers doing their thing, there was also a cameo appearance by the human beat box Doug E Fresh. Check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Lupe Fiasco To Perform Live In The UK After Ten-Year Hiatus (@LupeFiasco)

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Hip-hop star Lupe Fiasco will make his long awaited return to the UK, performing live for the first time in 10 years!

He has three confirmed shows: O2 Academy in Bristol on March 3rd, O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on March 4th and O2 Ritz in Manchester on March 6th.

He will be joined by UK legend, Lowkey. Get additional info here.

Slick Rick Will Be At The Brooklyn Bowl This Saturday (@therulernyc)

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Slick Rick‘s annual birthday celebration, which was to take place on January 7th, has been rescheduled to this Saturday, March 5th. It will still be held at the popular live music venue, Brooklyn Bowl, located at 61 Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.

Slick Rick will be supported by Intelligenz and Kosha Dillz. Doors will open at 6pm EST and show time is 8:30pm EST. Click here for tickets.

The Original Queens Of Hip-Hop Will Linkup In Baltimore This Saturday

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

As the 2022 CIAA basketball tournament roars on in Baltimore, the events are also in full swing. One of the major functions that a lot of people are looking forward to is the Queens of Hip-hop Day Party scheduled for Saturday (February 26).

Michel’le, Yo Yo, Roxanne Shante, Moni Love and Lady Of Rage – some of the original queens in the rap game – will all be at Rams Head Live – 20 Market Place – from 12pm to 6pm. Get tickets here.