MC Lyte’s ‘1 Of 1’ Tour Starts In Mid February

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

MC Lyte, one of the pioneers of female rap, will be going on tour in mid-February to support her latest album, “1 of 1.” The seventeen-track project was shared in September 2024 via My Block Inc., and it features collaborations with a slew of artists: JoiStaRR, Stevie Wonder, Common, Warryn Campbell, Lil Mama, and others.

The tour will start on February 13 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and as of this writing, will wrap up on March 16 in Lansing, Michigan. For the complete schedule, visit mclytenow.com.

New Visual From Yemi Alade “Happy Day”

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, and activist Yemi Alade continues to share tracks from her 2024 album “Rebel Queen.” The latest is “Happy Day,” track #7, for which she has just published an official video.

As the name implies, “Happy Day” is a positive, up-tempo afrobeat record that encourages listeners to remain optimistic regardless of what is happening. The visual was uploaded to Alade‘s YouTube channel on January 29th. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out.

Talib Kweli Shares Visuals For “Sing Into The Sky”

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

“Sing Into The Sky,” track #12 on Talib Kweli‘s latest album, “The Confidence of Knowing,” done in collaboration with J. Rawls, now has some visuals. The rapper uploaded the clip, which was shot by Chino Chase, to his YouTube channel on January 27.

“Sing Into The Sky” is a soulful rap song that also features Solene and Niko Is. The record acknowledges the power of music and celebrates those who are committed to creating it. Click here or on the image above to check out the video, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Craig David Returns With “SOS”

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

British pop star Craig David returns in 2025 with a new song and video titled “SOS.” Using the same themes that were instrumental to his rise to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s, David is once again singing about love and relationship.

The song, which seems to be independently released and exclusive to Believe UK, went live on streaming platforms on January 17, and the official video was uploaded to YouTube on the same day. If you have not yet seen the visual, click here or on the image above to check it out.

Super Bowl Soulful Celebration 2025

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The live taping for the 26th annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration will take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana, starting at 7:30 pm.

Bill Bellamy and Rocsi Diaz will host, with performances by Yolanda Adams, Lucky Daye, the Isley Brothers, Tori Kelly, Muni Long, Jonathan McReynolds, Big Freedia, Master P, Trombone Shorty, and the NFL Players Choir.

Additionally, Michael Strahan will be honored with the Lifetime of Inspiration Award, Cameron Jordan with the Community Award, and Jared Verse with the Rising Star Award. Click here for tickets.

New Visual From The King Will Come

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Fast-rising American multi-denominational worship collective The King Will Come continues to captivate us with their imaginative music style. Their latest is a refreshing, inspirational rap track called “Welcome,” released on January 12, 2025, with bars by Tamy Stevens and Oswin Benjamin.

They followed up a few days later, on the 17th, with the official video. 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.

Montreux Jazz Festival Miami 2025

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

After a successful inaugural event, the Montreux Jazz Festival Miami will be back in full force on February 28th, March 1st, and March 2nd, 2025. This year, five-time Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer Jon Batiste is responsible for curating the entire programming.

That said, the lineup includes Jon Batiste, Chaka Khan, Janelle Monáe, WILLOW, Cimafunk, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Paquito D’Rivera, Alfredo Rodriguez, Pedrito Martinez, Ibrahim Maalouf, Robe L Ninho, Yissy Garcia, and Wampi. It will be staged at The Hangar in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida.