Celebrate “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” At Mystic Lake On Sept. 8th

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Lauryn Hill will give a special 25th anniversary performance of her first solo album – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, released in 1998 – at the Mystic Amphitheater in Prior Lake, Minnesota, on Friday, September 8th.

Lauryn Hill’s soulful voice propelled her to the top of the hip-hop and R&B charts at the end of the 20th century. Her sound, often categorized as neo-soul, bridges hip-hop and mainstream popular music. Fueled by the success of the single Doo Wop (That Thing), the aforementioned album went multi-Platinum in several countries. Hill was nominated for 10 Grammy Awards and won five, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year.

Bounty Killer Featured On Mýa’s New Single “Whine”

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Planet 9, the American independent record label founded by R&B singer Mýa, has just released a new Caribbean-pop single called Whine. The song went live on streaming platforms this past Friday, August 18th. It’s performed by Mýa and it features veteran dancehall deejay Bounty Killer.

The pair have also shared the record’s official video, which can be viewed on Mýa‘s YouTube channel. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

New Music From Limoblaze “My Matter”

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Nigerian Afro gospel artist Limoblaze has just dropped a new single called My Matter. Shared via his own Limoblaze Music, in collaboration with Reach Records, the track also features Victor Thompson and Becca Folkes.

“This song is about prioritizing praise and thanksgiving to God regardless of the situation.” The preceding is a statement from Limoblaze. Click here to stream and/or download My Matter from your preferred music platform.

Encore Presentation Of ‘Fight The Power’ With Chuck D, B-Real & Lorrie Boula

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

If you missed the Fight The Power: How Hip-Hop Changed The World talk at Canadian Music Week (CMW), you are in luck, because on Tuesday, August 22nd they will have an encore presentation.

You can join the in-depth conversation with Chuck D, B-Real and Lorrie Boula; moderator Maestro Fresh Wes and host Rudy Blair, as they discuss the importance of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and how it has shaped the minds of generations. Click here to register for free.

Ladies R&B Kickback Concert

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The highly anticipated Ladies R&B Kickback Concert will take place on Saturday, September 23rd at the James Brown Arena – 601 7th Street – in Augusta, Georgia. Starting time is 8pm.

This show was purposefully put together with a female audience in mind. The lineup includes Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, Lloyd, Bobby V, Case, Shai and J. Holiday. Passes can be purchased via ticketmaster.

Catch Stephanie Mills At The Novo Next Month

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Singer-songwriter Stephanie Mills – who is most known for her hit songs Home, I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love, If I Was Your Woman, etc. – will be doing a set at The Novo in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, September 8th.

Mills rose to stardom as “Dorothy” in the original seven-time Tony Award winning Broadway run of the musical, The Wiz, from 1974 to 1979. The song Home, which is from the show, later became a #1 U.S. R&B hit, and her signature song. Get tickets for the show here.

Nas Drops Visuals For “Motion”

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Motion is track number 5 on Nas‘ latest album, Magic 2, released on July 21st via his Mass Appeal imprint. Its official video, which was directed by one of the top directors in the music industry today, Kid Art, was just uploaded to YouTube.

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.