Warrior King crosses over with afrobeat collab featuring MzVee (@Warriorking9 @mzveegh)

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaican reggae singer Warrior King is generating a major buzz in the music industry with his most recent single, ‘African Love’ – a collaboration with West African superstar MzVee. The afrobeat track, created by popular producer Jermaine ‘Crawba Genius’ Henry, infused with a Latin undertone, has been deemed a contemporary take on Warrior King’s authentic reggae sound.

The 2021 project, released on digital platforms on April 9, is a sample of the 1990s reggae hit single ‘Hello Mama Africa’ by Garnett Silk.

The ongoing pandemic was not a deterrent for the two music sensations. Vocals for MzVee and Warrior King were recorded separately – in Ghana and Jamaica.

‘African Love’ also features the musical skills of Keneil DeLisser on drums and Almondo Douglas, on guitar. The project is the second collaborative effort between Warrior King’s Rootz Warrior Productions and Crawba Productions; the first being the song ‘Moonlight Bright’ from the singer’s ‘Rootz Warrior’ album released in April 2016.

Have You Seen The Video For “Word Upside Down” By Junior Reid & GRW? (@GRWMusic @realjuniorreid)

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Earlier this year Nashville recording artist GRW collaborated with Jamaica’s Junior Reid on the single “World Upside Down.” The record began trending on most, if not all music platforms, shortly after it was released. It received major media coverage in Jamaica, with both artists appearing on some of the top entertainment TV shows, as well as in the national newspapers.

A few weeks after the audio was shared, the men followed up with the official video. Sadly, because of all the online noise many people may have missed it. That being said, click here or on the image above to check out the video and remember to like, comment and share.

Black Rob Has Passed Away at 51

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the end of the 90s and into the early 2000s one of the hottest hip-hop record was “Whoa!,” a club banger performed by then Bad Boy recording artist Black Rob. The song became somewhat of an anthem as it reached the Billboard Hot 100 and propelled Black Rob to instant stardom.

Sadly, Black Rob has passed away. He died in the hospital on Saturday, April 17th after a reported battle with kidney failure.

Talib Kweli & Diamond D Shares New Video From The “Gotham” Project

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The official video for “Attention Span,” track number five on Kweli and Diamond D‘s new album “Gotham,” is out now! The laid back record features Skyzoo, and the video has cameo appearances by several hip-hop celebrities.

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

Big Daddy Kane’s Podcast Premieres On April 26th

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Big Daddy Kane‘s Podcast, “Did I Ever Tell You The One About,” will premiere on Monday, April 26th via Apple. This program is highly recommended for all true lovers of authentic hip-hop, as they will be getting a real behind the scenes of the birth of the rap movement.

Yemi Alade & Patoranking’s “Temptation” Video Is Out Now! (@yemialadee @patorankingfire)

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Yemi Alade and Patoranking are two musical giants currently representing Africa on the world stage. As such, it goes without saying that if both of them are on the same record the song is going to be a hit! This is the case with the track “Temptation,” which is featured on Alade‘s last album, “Empress.”

Click here or on the image above to check out the just released visuals for “Temptation“ and remember to like, comment and share.