Arrested Development Shares Five-Track EP “All I See Is Melanin”

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Arrested Development, one of hip-hop’s most socially conscious ensembles, has kicked off 2025 with the release of a new single called “All I See Is Melanin.” With four different mixes, the track was shared to streaming platforms as an EP on February 7th via Vagabond Productions.

In keeping with their musical brand, “All I See Is Melanin” is another record that celebrates and highlights the beauty (physical, mental, and spiritual) of the Black community. Click here or on the image above to download “All I See Is Melanin” from your preferred music store.

Did You Know That Ziggy Marley Is Ft. On Yemi Alade’s “Rebel Queen” Album?

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

A lot of people may not be aware that reggae legend Ziggy Marley is featured on “Rebel Queen,” the 2024 album released by Nigerian pop star Yemi Alade. Marley and Alade collaborated on track #11—Peace & Love—a reggae record that, as the name suggests, promotes unity and tenderness.

“Rebel Queen” came out on July 26 via Effyzzie Music label, the imprint to which Yemi Alade is signed. Ziggy Marley is not the only Jamaican on the project; she also did a song with Konshens called “Baddie.”

Macy Gray Announces 25th Anniversary Tour For “On How Life Is”

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This spring, Macy Gray will kick off a 35-city international tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her debut studio album “On How Life Is.” The tour will commence on May 5th in Cheltenham, UK, and will run until June 20th.

“On How Life Is” was released on July 1, 1999, by Epic Records and Clean Slate. It’s Macy Gray‘s best-selling album to date, selling 3.4 million copies in the United States and seven million copies worldwide.

Click here for additional information about the tour and links to buy tickets to each show.

Celebrate 25 Years of J.E. Heartbreak With Jagged Edge

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

R&B group Jagged Edge would like their American fans to join them in celebrating the 25th anniversary of their double-platinum sophomore album, “J.E. Heartbreak.” The men will be on tour from the end of March to mid-April, hitting cities like Dallas, St. Louis, Raleigh, etc. See all confirmed dates and locations (as of this writing) below.

March 26 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
March 28 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
March 30 – Indianapolis, IN – Old National Centre
April 4 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
April 6 – Charlotte, NC – The Knight Theater
April 9 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theater
April 13 – Raleigh, NC – Meymandi Concert Hall
April 16 – Washington D.C. – Warner Theatre
April 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount

Redman & Method Man Share The Visual For “Lalala”

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Hip-Hop’s dynamic duo Redman and Method Man have teamed up once again! The pair have been collaborating since the mid-1990s and have served up several hit singles. Their latest joint effort is “Lalala,” track #6 on Redman‘s “Muddy Waters Too” album.

On February 5th, they shared the official video “Lalala,” sending their fans into a frenzy. According to a lot of their supporters, the energy and vibe in the video are reminiscent of hip-hop in the 90s. If you have not yet seen the visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Goapele Will Do 2 nights, 4 shows At Atlanta City Winery This Month!

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Soul and R&B singer-songwriter Goapele is confirmed for back-to-back shows at Atlanta City Winery this month. She will do a total of four sets: two on Thursday, February 20, and another two on Friday, February 21.

On both days, Goapele will do an early concert at 6pm local time and then a later show at 9:30pm. She will also be available for meet-and-greet sessions with fans and supporters. For additional information and links to tickets, visit citywinery.com/atlanta/events.

Get ‘Back To Love’ With Regina Belle & Freddie Jackson In The Bahamas

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Two rhythm-and-blues artists from the 1980s, Freddie Jackson and Regina Belle, will be headlining a concert called ‘Back to Love’ on Saturday, February 15, at The Amphitheatre (Nassau Cruise Port) in The Bahamas. This is an all-white event that is being presented by Alpha Sounds Promotion. Essence Band is also confirmed as the official supporting ensemble. Click here for tickets.