Mr. Pike Reshares “Pray For The World”

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

A couple years after it was first published, “Pray for the World,” a powerful, heartfelt gospel tune penned and performed by secular recording artist Mr. Pike, is now being reshared.

“Pray for the World” was conceptualized during a time when everyone was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The devastating images we were seeing on our television sets and smart devices were downright scary. They made believers, non-believers, agnostics, and everyone in between call on God like never before.

Creators, regardless of whether they specialized in videos, music, poetry, films, etc., threw themselves into their crafts and responded to that moment in history in various ways. Mr. Pike reacted by creating “Pray for the World” audio and visuals.

His prowess as both a songwriter and producer is on full display as he, along with co-producer Jonathan Wells, masterfully captures the attention of listeners with what can aptly be described as a depressing yet honest record. And although the coronavirus is behind us, the song’s general message, which is a plea for God’s help, is still very relevant today, as it will be tomorrow and always. As such, “Pray for the World” is available on all streaming platforms, and the official video can be viewed on Mr. Pike‘s YouTube channel.

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Aarhus Reggae Fest Announces Full Artist Lineup & Event Features

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The stage is set for the 2024 Aarhus Reggae Festival, which will take place on September 28 at Volume Village in Aarhus, Denmark. As they’ve done since its inception, the organizers are working assiduously to ensure that this year’s event is not only entertaining but also informative and engaging.

To that end, they will have a reggae food court headed by chefs from Jamaica; famed Danish visual artist Annette Vogel of Vogel Art will have her reggae pieces on display; Jamaican blue mountain coffee will be available, courtesy of Marley Coffee; Rastaman Vibration arts, crafts, and mementos will be on sale; and finally, there will be an official Reggae Market Place that will sell t-shirts, hats, and souvenirs.

The artist lineup includes Exco Levi, Norris Man (backed by the Hafiz Crew), Kass Smith, Katinka, Kamla Marie, and Unstoppable Fyah. Musical juggling will be provided by selectors Riddim Fex, Tiger Moth, Phatgal, King Kenny, XZYL, Big Foot Sound, and Kali-Ma Sound. The MCs are Henzel K. Clarke, the chairman of Jam Link International, and Henrik Bæk, a journalist who specializes in reggae music.

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Alaine Releases Visuals For Her Single “Pile Up”

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaican-American singer Alaine Laughton has just shared the visuals for her single “Pile Up.” The song was released at the beginning of May (2024) on the Sweet 7 Riddim, which was produced and published by Usain Bolt‘s A-Team Lifestyle imprint.

The stunning clip was uploaded to Alaine‘s YouTube channel on August 23rd. 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.

Samuel Medas Shares Upcoming Show Dates

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Guyanese gospel artist Samuel Medas has just shared his show itinerary for the remainder of 2024. Although he and his team are still filling in the dates, they wanted his fans and supporters to know that he will be on the road this fall. Below are all the current confirmed shows.

Sept. 1st – The Gathering 24 (Maryland)
Sept. 21 – Kingdom Konnect Concert (Queens)
Sept. 23 – Uncommon (Trinidad)
Sept. 27 – Raize The Praize (Aruba)
Sept. 28 – GlowFest (Tobago)
Oct. 13 – Gospel Fest (Turks and Caicos)
Oct. 31 – Prayer and Praise (Linden)
Dec. 8 – Antigua Recreation Ground (Antigua)
Dec. 31 – Kingsway International Christian Center (U.K.)

Caribbean Culture Will Be On Display In NY On Sept. 1st

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The culinary, artistic, musical, and social elements that are representative of people from the Caribbean will be on full display at the forthcoming Oracabessa Caribbean Music Festival on Sunday, September 1st, at Roy Wilkins Park (Merrick Boulevard) in Queens, New York.

Patrons will groove to the sounds of reggae, soca, dancehall, and more from the likes of Marcia Griffiths, Edwin Yearwood, Lady G, Mr. Easy, Terry Linen, Louie Culture, Patrice Roberts, and others. Tickets, which are currently going for US$55.20, can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Bounty Killer Links With Pandemic Records For New Single “Ball A Roll”

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Legendary dancehall deejay Rodney Basil Price, known professionally as Bounty Killer, has a new single called “Ball a Roll.” It’s a hardcore tune that was released last week on August 16, and it comes to us courtesy of Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC, an imprint that has surged to the forefront of the reggae-dancehall industry.

“Ball a Roll” is what members of the dancehall community refer to as a ladies tune. On this one, Killer uses his deep bass voice to detail his experiences as they relate to his personal life. He talks about how he approaches women and then confidently shares the fact that his advances are usually welcomed and even celebrated.

For their part, the team at Pandemic Records gave Bounty a banging dancehall rhythm on which to voice. This is worth noting because recently there has been a lot of talk about the transformation of dancehall beats from its authentic aggressive nature to a more watered-down, trap-fused sound. “Ball a Roll,” which is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and all other streaming platforms, is original dancehall. Listeners may disagree with Bounty Killer‘s message, but no one can question the authenticity of the music.

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Luciano Headlines The 2024 Kansas City Reggae Fest

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2024 staging of Kansas City’s Annual Reggae Music & Jerk Festival returns on September 13, 14, and 15 at the Berkley River Front Park, a beautiful green space along the Missouri River (1298 Riverfront Drive). Powered by Friends of Reggae International, a Missouri-based non-profit corporation, this year promises traditional Jerk food cook-offs, arts, crafts, poetry, cultural drummers, dancers, and of course live music.

There will be two stages and over twenty reggae and world music bands live in action! Headlined by international reggae star Luciano, the event will also feature Kenyatta Hill, Empress Akua, The Meditations, and that is just to name a few.