Lalah Hathaway’s “Vantablack” Album & Tour

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

American vocalist Lalah Hathaway released her eighth studio album, Vantablack, last month, on June 14. Presented on her own Hathaway Entertainment label, the sixteen-track project has collaborations with MC Lyte, Rapsody, Common, Michael McDonald, Phonte, Gerald Albright, and Willow.

Next month, in late August, Lalah will commence a nineteen-date U.S. tour to support the record. See all confirmed shows below, and visit her website to purchase tickets.

Aug. 24, 2024
Birmingham, AL
BJCC Concert Hall

Aug. 25, 2024
New Orleans, LA
Orpheum Theater

Aug. 27, 2024
Fayetteville, AR
JJ’s LIVE

Aug. 28, 2024
Dallas, TX
Majestic Theatre

Aug. 29, 2024
Oklahoma City, OK
Tower Theatre

Aug. 31, 2024
Houston, TX
Arena Theater

Sep. 5, 2024
Sacramento, CA
Crest Theatre

Sep. 7, 2024
Portland, OR
Newmark Theatre

Sep. 8, 2024
Seattle, WA
Benaroya Hall

Sep. 11, 2024
Berkeley, CA
The UC Theatre

Sep. 12, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
The Wiltern

Sep. 19, 2024
Cincinnati, OH
Ludlow Garage

Sep. 20, 2024
Cincinnati, OH
Ludlow Garage

Sep. 21, 2024
Detroit, MI
Sound Board Theater

Sep. 22, 2024
Chicago, IL
Outset

Sep. 25, 2024
New York, NY
The Town Hall

Sep. 26, 2024
Washington, DC
Warner Theatre

Sep. 27, 2024
Atlanta, GA
Center Stage

Sep. 28, 2024
Charleston, SC
Charleston Music Hall

Catch Regina Belle At The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre In Detroit Next Week

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Wednesday, July 3rd, eighties rhythm-and-blues star Regina Belle will perform at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre (2600 Atwater Street) in Detroit, Michigan. This is a R&B and jazz event that will also see Jonathan Butler and Jarrod Lawson performing. Click here for tickets.

André 3000 Announces North American Fall Tour

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Hip-hop legend, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor André 3000 has announced that he will be performing across North America this fall. The tour is in support of his debut solo album, New Blue Sun, released by Epic Records on November 17, 2023. Below are all the confirmed dates and locations.

09-19 New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater
09-21 Dallas, TX – Winspear Opera House
09-22 Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater
09-25 Houston, TX – The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
09-27 Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium
09-28 Mesa, AZ – Mesa Arts Center
10-01 San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay
10-02 Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
10-04 Santa Barbara, CA – Arlington Theatre
10-05 Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
10-09 Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
10-11 Vancouver, British Columbia – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
10-14 Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
10-16 Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater
10-17 Denver, CO – Ellie Caulkins Opera House
10-19 Minneapolis, MN – Northrop at the University of Minnesota
10-21 Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
10-22 Detroit, MI – Masonic Cathedral Theatre
10-25 Brooklyn, NY – BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
10-30 Boston, MA – Wang Theatre at Boch Center
11-01 Philadelphia, PA – The Met
11-02 Akron, OH – Akron Civic Theatre
11-08 Richmond, VA – Altria Theater
11-09 Washington, D.C. – The John F. Kennedy Center
11-12 Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
11-14 Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

TLC, En Vogue & Jody Watley Will Perform At Wolf Trap On July 5th

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

T-Boz and Chilli, the two surviving members of the R&B group TLC, will celebrate the ensemble’s seminal album, CrazySexyCool, and its megahits Creep, Waterfalls, etc. at Wolf Trap this summer.

On Friday, July 5th, they will perform songs from the record alongside fellow female R&B stars En Vogue (My Lovin’ – You’re Never Gonna Get It, Free Your Mind, etc.) and Jody Watley (Looking For A New Love, Real Love).

This concert will be at the Filene Center – 1551 Trap Road – in Vienna, Virginia. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m., and tickets are currently going for US$42.

The Spiral Mixers Share The 3rd Single From Their Debut Album “Crossing Bridges”

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Veteran reggae artist Glen Ricks is the lead vocalist on the Spiral Mixers latest single, Don’t Give Up on Love. It is one of fifteen tracks featured on their debut studio album, Crossing Bridges, which went live on streaming platforms on May 31st, courtesy of Big Feet Records.

Don’t Give Up on Love is unique in that it’s a soul song (rhythm and blues/love song) performed flawlessly by a man most recognized for his reggae renditions. And although composed by Bill Jason, Glen Ricks, who rose to prominence while he was a member of the 1960s ensemble The Fabulous Flames, sang the words as though they were inspired by his personal experiences.

Executive producer and founder of the Spiral Mixers, Josh Harris, invited the usual cast members from the Big Feet team to add their respective skills to the project. Backing vocals were done by Harmonique, guitar was played by Greg Douglass, Harris himself did the bass, keyboards, and samples, Tommi Tikkenen mixed it, and it was mastered by Earle Holder Mastering.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “CROSSING BRIDGES”

Former Def Jam Artist Re-emerges On The Dancehall Scene

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Former Def Jam Recording artist Razah, who was contracted to the hip-hop and R&B imprint by music mogul Jay-Z, has now partnered with Reggae Vibes Music for his newest single, Too Much.

Released today, June 21st, the dancehall R&B-fused track is the quintessential summer song. Nonetheless, its subject matter also makes it an ideal club or party tune that should be in rotation regardless of the season. On the rhythm, Razah goes on at length about all that he has done for his girl, while asking her not to talk ‘too much’ about it, especially on social media.

Born in Jamaica but raised in Brooklyn, Razah‘s debut album, Breath of Fresh Air, was released in early 2005. Around that time, pop star Rihanna heard his song Where Do We Go from Here on New York’s Hot 97 and asked to add her own verse to the remix. It was through this connection that Razah met Jay-Z, who soon signed him to Def Jam. He subsequently released a song called Rain that debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while its official video received more than one million views on YouTube, BET, and MTV Jams. Since then, Razah has remained very active on the music scene, despite parting ways with the label.

Too Much is now available on Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, and all other streaming platforms. It comes to us courtesy of Reggae Vibes Music.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “TOO MUCH”

An Evening Of R&B With Dru Hill & Montell Jordan

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, located at 5239 Floyd Road SW in Mableton, Georgia, is the location for the upcoming Dru Hill & Montell Jordan concert. Scheduled for Saturday, July 13, the rhythm-and-blues event will commence at 7:00 p.m., but the actual performances will not start until 8:00 p.m.

Although the organizers have arranged for food vendors to be on site, they are still encouraging patrons to bring their own food, drinks, and coolers. Passes can be purchased from Ticketmaster, and parking is free!