Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow, March 4th

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The much anticipated Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, March 4th, and will end on Saturday, March 6th. The virtual event will present a very strong set of artists from several genres.

Here is the official lineup for this year: Jon Secada, Lila Ike, Richie Stephens, Freetown Collective, Jah9, Sevana, Tessellated, Mortimer, Zia, Teddyson John Project, Moon, Earth and Fullness, Janine Jkuhl, Eye of The Brainstorm, Bunny Rose and Beky Glacier.

The show will begin streaming at 7PM (Jamaica time) via the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival Facebook page, as well as on VP Records’ YouTube channel.

Big Daddy Kane, Chubb Rock & Others Confirmed For ‘Legends 2 Legend’ On March 26th

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Friday, March 26th, Sexy Wings Production in association with Classic Hip-Hop Ent. will present ‘Legends 2 Legend.’ This is a virtual concert that will feature performances by four legendary hip-hop acts: Big Daddy Kane, Sugar Hill Gang, Chubb Rock and Greg Nice.

The event will stream live from Sexy Wings Sports Bar in Plain View, New York, starting at 7 PM. Click here for additional information.

Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak Together Are ‘Silk Sonic’ (@silksonic)

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

American singer, songwriter, record producer, musician and dancer, Bruno Mars, is now one half of the newly formed duo Silk Sonic. The other half is rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist Anderson .Paak.

While we were all in quarantine these two talented men got together and recorded an album. The first single is expected to be released on March 5th.

Lecrae Featured On Hulvey’s New Single “Reasons” (@lecrae)

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Reach Records’ artist Hulvey has just shared a timely new single titled “Reasons.” The song, which features singer/songwriter SVRCINA and Christian rapper Lecrae, reminds us of the many reasons we should not give up regardless how difficult life gets.

Click here to stream and download “Reasons” from your preferred music platform. The official video can be viewed on Hulvey‘s YouTube channel.

Have You Seen Yemi Alade’s New Video “Turn Up”? (@yemialadee)

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

A few days ago Yemi Alade shared another video from her Empress album, which was released last November. This time around the afro-pop artist dropped the visuals for “Turn Up,” track number twelve.

Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Musiq Souldchild & D Smoke Will Join Mike Epps For His ‘Funny Virtual Skate’ On Feb. 28th

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Comedian Mike Epps will be hosting a party and live concert dubbed ‘Funny Virtual Skate’ on Sunday, February 28th starting at 5PM PT. The event, which will see performances from D Smoke, Musiq Soulchild and of course Epps, will livestream via sessionslive dot com.

Although the aforementioned acts are the only ones announced, there will also be several music and celebrity guest appearances, as well as product giveaways. There is a general admission fee of $15 USD.

Mr Eazi’s New EP “Something Else” Is Out Now (@mreazi)

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Afropop artist Mr Eazi has released his new EP, Something Else. It is now available on all digital music platforms courtesy of Eazi’s own Banku Music label and emPawa Africa.

Produced by Killertunes and E Kelly, lead single “The Don” is a dramatic, opera-inspired slice of afro trap. On “E Be Mad,” the album’s second single, producer Kel P surrounds Eazi’s sonorous tenor with the textures of vintage Ghanaian highlife music.

In addition to Killertunes, E Kelly and Kel P, Something Else also features production from Spellz, Blaq Jerzee, and Jaylon. Its lone guest (on “Cherry”) comes from Kenya’s Xenia Manasseh, one of 30 emerging artists handpicked by Eazi to participate in the emPawa30 talent incubator.