Usher, J. Cole, Drake & Burna Boy Named Headliners For Dreamville Fest 2023 (@Dreamvillefest)

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The dates, location and lineup are set for the 2023 staging of J. Cole‘s Dreamville Festival. It will be held at the Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 1st and Sunday, April 2nd.

The two-day event will see a wide range of performers from various genres. On Saturday they will feature Lil Durk, Ari Lennox, City Girls, Sean Paul, Earthgang, Jessie Reyez, Key Glock, SiR, Lute, Omen and Marqus Clae; with Usher as the headlining act.

While on day two, J.Cole and Drake – the headliners – will be supported by Summer Walker, J.I.D, Glorilla, BAS, Waka Flocka Flame, Mario, Ayra Starr, Baby Tate, Cozz, Jordan Ward and Reuben Vincent.

Additionally, African star Burna Boy is the festival’s special guest artist. He will perform on Sunday. Get additional information here.

The ‘R&B Music Experience’ Will Be Back In Chicago On April 14th

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Friday, April 14th, Global Events Production will present the second edition of the R&B Music Experience at the Wintrust Arena – 200 East Cermak Road – in Chicago, Illinois.

Patrons will be treated to performances by rhythm-and-blues legends Xscape, Brian McKnight, El Debarge, 112, Silk and H-Town; with confirmed host DJ Aone at the controls. Tickets are available on ticketmaster.

Watch Nas’ New Video For “30”

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Nas has just shared the official video for 30, track number five on his King’s Disease III album. If you have not seen it as yet, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Dres, CL Smooth & Special ED Tapped For The National Hip-Hop Museum’s Grand Opening & Induction Ceremony

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Approximately one week from today, hip-hop lovers across the U.S. will gather at The National Hip-Hop Shop – 1919 18th Street North West – in Washington, DC, for the Grand Opening & Induction Ceremony. The exact date is Saturday, March 11th from 4 to 11pm.

Tickets for the event, which are available via eventbrite, are going fast, as Dres (from Black Sheep), CL Smooth and Special Ed are all honorees. Several other hip-hop legends will be in attendance.

Eric Darius Sells Out Yoshi’s (@ericdarius)

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, producer, and educator – Eric Darius – has two sold out shows at Yoshi’s in Oakland, California, this Friday, March 3rd. The performances are at 8 and 10pm.

Darius recently released his new album, Unleashed, which was produced by Grammy Award-winning musician, Philip Lassiter. It features Eric Roberson, Justin Lee Schultz, MonoNeon, Metropole Orkest, Rebecca Jade, Paul Jackson Jr. and Josje. These concerts are in support of the new record.

Experience Kenny Lattimore Live In San Leandro This Weekend

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This saturday, March 4th, traditional R&B and contemporary artist Kenny Lattimore will be live in concert at the historic Bal Theatre – 14808 East 14th Street – in San Leandro, California.

The mega star, who has crossed musical genres from soul to jazz to gospel, will do a full set, starting at 8pm. Tickets for this event range from $40 to $100 USD, depending on seating and time of purchase. Get additional information here.

Bryann Trejo’s Story (@Kingdomuzic)

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Bryann Trejo is the founder and president of Kingdom Muzic, one of the most authentic Christian hip-hop labels in the U.S. In addition to his role as chairperson, he is also an active MC (rapper) and pastor who is literally changing lives with both his music and ministry.

Born on July 4th, 1980, in Corpus Cristi, Texas, Bryann Trejo was one of 2 identical twin babies. He spent most of his teenage years in juvenile detention centers for armed robbery and trafficking in narcotics. By his early twenties he was constantly in and out of lock-up, and at the age of 23 he was facing thirty years in prison for two attempted murders. By the grace of God the charges were reduced to aggravated assault, and Bryann pleaded down to seven years, and ended up serving only four before getting out on probation.

Shortly after leaving prison, Bryann joined his twin brother in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Alas, in May, 2013, his brother was shot and killed in a retaliation shooting stemming from the murder of a juvenile one week earlier (something Bryann‘s brother had nothing to do with). At the time he could have exacted revenge on his brother’s killer, but he chose to love and forgive instead. That’s now his sermon.