UnWine Festival 2026

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Musiq Soulchild will headline this year’s UnWine Festival, hosted by Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Parks & Recreation. The event takes place Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Patuxent River Park, located at 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Joining Musiq Soulchild on the lineup are Allure Band, Got My Own Sound, and Sirius Company, promising a full day of live music, food, and wine tastings under the festival’s “live more, play more” spirit. The show will be directed by Nori Noir, with non-stop music provided by DJ Dirty Rico.

Tickets are on sale now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit pgparks.com/unwine.

Talib Kweli Confirmed for Cranium Festival in Ottawa

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Legendary hip-hop artist Talib Kweli will take the stage in Ottawa on Thursday, September 10, 2026, as part of Cranium Festival 2026. The performance will take place at the Bronson Centre, where Kweli will perform with a live band from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Presented by Cranium Arts Project, the 19+ event will feature music by DJ Karyen and hosting duties by Cheko7even. The performance is part of the five-day celebration running September 9–13 across Ottawa, showcasing hip-hop, R&B, soul and Afrovibes while bringing together established and emerging talent.

Known for his thought-provoking lyricism and influential contributions to hip-hop, Talib Kweli has built an acclaimed career spanning more than two decades. His Ottawa appearance promises to be a highlight of this year’s festival, particularly with the added energy of a live band.

Cranium Festival 2026 also features a broader lineup of artists including Che_Nous, Lindasson, SLM, Romeo Don’t Die, Simora and Avery Jane, with performers appearing throughout the festival’s multi-day program.

Advance tickets for the Talib Kweli performance are available through Eventbrite.

V-103 Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Labor Day Weekend R&B Concert

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Atlanta’s V-103 is marking its 50th anniversary with a special Labor Day Weekend R&B Concert on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park.

The celebration will feature R&B artists Raphael Saadiq and Ari Lennox. It is presented by The People’s Station V-103 and Live Nation, with Greathouse Trial Law serving as the main sponsor.

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. For additional information, visit V-103.com.

Catch Next at Stage Red Fontana on August 30

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Stage Red Fontana, a live entertainment venue located at 8463 Sierra Ave in Fontana, California, has announced that R&B group NEXT is confirmed, and will perform on August 30, 2026.

NEXT rose to prominence in the late 1990s with their debut album Rated Next, but their breakthrough came with the 1998 smash hit “Too Close,” which topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. The song’s infectious groove, smooth harmonies and provocative lyrics helped establish NEXT as one of the defining R&B groups of the era.

For links to tickets and additional information, visit www.stageredfontana.com.

Irma Releases Official Video for “Nobody Wins”

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

French-Cameroonian singer-songwriter Irma has released the official video for her single, “Nobody Wins.” The visual premiered on her official YouTube channel on August 19, 2026.

The intimate video places Irma in a quiet, rural setting, where she is seen sitting in a yard, singing and playing her guitar. At various moments, she writes in a notebook, creating the impression that she is putting the lyrics to the song onto paper as she performs.

The visual also incorporates simple glimpses of everyday life, including Irma eating, brushing her teeth and quietly taking in her natural surroundings. The understated approach complements the reflective nature of “Nobody Wins,” allowing the song and Irma‘s performance to remain the focus.

Written, composed and produced by Irma, “Nobody Wins” was originally released on March 6, 2026 through Azobé.

De La Soul and Nas Bring “Run It Back!!” to Life With Artistic New Video

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

De La Soul and Nas have released the official video for “Run It Back!!,” the standout collaboration from De La Soul’s tenth studio album, Cabin In The Sky. Released August 19, 2026, the visual is now available on both De La Soul and Mass Appeal’s official YouTube channels.

The video takes an imaginative approach to the hard-hitting hip-hop track, using an artistic filter reminiscent of painted brush strokes. The effect gives the visual an almost storybook-like quality, creating a distinctive contrast between its playful, handcrafted appearance and the record’s powerful lyrical energy. Both Nas and De La Soul appear throughout the video in the stylized treatment.

“Run It Back!!” brings together two enduring forces in New York hip-hop, with De La Soul representing their Long Island roots and Nas adding his Queensbridge perspective. The track reflects on hip-hop’s history, evolution and continued influence.

With its unconventional visual style and heavyweight collaboration, the “Run It Back!!” video offers a fresh visual interpretation of a track rooted firmly in hip-hop history while demonstrating that De La Soul and Nas remain creatively relevant across generations.

Rock The Bells Festival 2026 Tickets Now On Sale

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated Rock The Bells Festival 2026, bringing hip-hop and R&B icons to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday, November 29, at 7:00 PM.

The festival lineup features hip-hop legend LL Cool J, Lil Kim, Method Man and Redman, SWV, D-Nice, LeToya Luckett, The LOX and David Banner. Additional names will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are now available through Ticketmaster.